Session Profile: Aleksei Jevgrafov
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
2025-06-18
Political Position
The political focus is centered on energy policy and the future of oil shale, tying this directly to the country's long-term development strategy, "Eesti 2035." The speaker is pressuring the government to investigate the industrial applicability of CO2 capture technology, expressing concern over the sustainability of the current energy sector. They maintain a strong technology-driven stance, arguing that environmental problems must be solved with an economically reasonable investment (200–300 million euros).
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates specific expertise in the field of energy technology, citing the claims of Professor Alar Konist, director of the Institute of Energy Technology at Tallinn University of Technology. Technical terms (CO2 capture technology) are employed, and specific cost orders of magnitude are presented, suggesting thorough preparatory work. This expertise is utilized to verify the minister's previous positions.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, direct, and consistent, which is typical of a parliamentary follow-up question during a briefing session. The speaker employs a logical appeal, citing both the minister's previous statements and expert claims to underscore the significance of the issue. The tone is investigative and demanding, requesting specific information regarding the path forward.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker demonstrates a consistent pattern of activity, posing a follow-up question in the same chamber regarding a discussion that took place exactly one month earlier. This indicates regular and purposeful participation in the Riigikogu information hours and the long-term monitoring of selected policy issues.
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Opposition Stance
The confrontation is aimed at the minister and the government's inaction, questioning whether the promised research has been completed in the interim. The criticism is based on policy and procedure, pressuring the government to move forward with the investigation of technological solutions, and is not personal.
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Collaboration Style
There is not enough data.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is indirect, concentrating on oil shale energy, which points to the importance of Ida-Virumaa. Nevertheless, the approach is primarily national, concerning the country's long-term development strategy and the future of our power plants.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives stress the necessity of investing in CO2 capture technology within the existing energy infrastructure (oil shale). The fact that a specific investment of 200–300 million euros is being highlighted demonstrates a willingness to undertake major expenditures, provided that this guarantees an economic and energy breakthrough.
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Social Issues
Insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed at monitoring the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" and researching technological solutions. The Speaker's role is to exercise oversight and control the minister's activities to ensure that strategic goals are met.
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