Session Profile: Aleksei Jevgrafov
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
2025-05-14
Political Position
The political position centers on strong opposition to the draft amendment of the Electricity Act, arguing that it imposes an unfair financial burden on consumers. The speaker stresses the need to guarantee energy security through the preservation and development of controllable oil shale energy, thereby opposing the government’s plan for a rapid transition to renewable energy. This stance is strongly value- and results-driven, focusing specifically on protecting the average citizen's wallet.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates in-depth knowledge of energy policy, particularly regarding the stability of electricity generation, grid connection fees, and carbon capture and storage technologies (CCS). He/She uses technical terminology (dispatchable capacity, intermittent generation) and cites specific cost figures (200–300 million euros) and experts (Professor Alar Konist, employees of the Narva power plant).
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is combative and critical, employing emotional appeals ("good Estonian people") and sharp rhetorical questions directed at the government. The speaker balances social concerns (the burden placed on the elderly and low-income individuals) with logical and economic arguments regarding energy security. The overall tone is urgent and demands immediate action to protect the interests of the people.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the governing coalition and the social democrats, who are sharply criticized for their unfair policies and irresponsible conduct. The criticism is directed at political choices that burden consumers and ignore local solutions (CCS technology). The intensity of the opposition is high, accusing the government of choosing the easiest, yet most unjust, path.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative approach is focused on mobilizing opposition colleagues to vote against the draft legislation and consider alternative solutions. There is no indication of readiness for compromise or cross-party cooperation with the government, underscoring the necessity of protecting the interests of the Estonian people.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is strongly directed towards local resources and industry, particularly the oil shale energy sector. Mention is made of an announcement by workers at the Narva Power Plant regarding a professional invention, and the importance of this local resource in ensuring Estonia's energy security is emphasized.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize protecting consumers from additional costs and oppose the redistribution of income at the expense of consumers in favor of new producers. Strategic national investments (CCS technologies) are supported for the modernization of existing industry and ensuring energy stability. Stability and affordability are prioritized over a rapid, costly, and unstable green transition.
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Social Issues
Among social issues, the most acutely emphasized concern is the protection of low-income and elderly individuals, who face the threat of a financial burden resulting from rising electricity prices. Social justice and the protection of consumer interests are central to the arguments against the proposed bill.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently directed towards rejecting the draft act amending the Electricity Act, because it places a disproportionately large burden on consumers. The speaker is a strong opponent of the bill and urges the consideration of alternative solutions that would support electricity production from oil shale using CO2 capture technologies.
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