Agenda Profile: Raimond Kaljulaid
Inquiry Regarding Estonian Environmental Policy (No. 743)
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Political Position
The political focus is centered on criticizing the volatility of environmental policy, which undermines the stability of the investment climate. There is a strong emphasis on the need to develop domestic industry (including the food and defense sectors) through short supply chains, linking this to guaranteeing security and employment. The political approach is strongly results-oriented, focusing on the failure to establish a stable regulatory environment.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of industry and business, emphasizing issues related to supply chain reliability and the stability of the investment climate. Business terminology is employed, directly addressing entrepreneurs' concerns regarding the instability of environmental policy. This expertise is grounded in lessons learned during the coronavirus crisis concerning the unreliability of extended supply chains.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is analytical and formal. It uses a personal example (blackberry jam) as an introduction before moving on to logical arguments concerning industry and security. The criticism is aimed at political instability, communicating entrepreneurs' concerns about the volatility of environmental policy.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The criticism targets the instability and volatility of the government's environmental policy framework, which generates significant uncertainty among businesses. This opposition is rooted in policy and procedure, centering on the continuous shifting between promises and reality.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
Rõngu Mahla AS is cited as a specific example, but the overall focus is shifted to the national level, stressing the critical importance of Estonian industry and supply chains within the security context.
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Economic Views
Strongly supports domestic industry and economic growth, emphasizing the need for a stable and predictable regulatory environment to support investment. It views industrial development as key to ensuring employment and national security. Expresses strong favor toward business interests, noting that the problem lies not in the requirements themselves, but in the volatility of policy.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The focus is aimed at addressing the volatility and ambiguity of the existing environmental policy, requiring the minister to comment on the lack of stability within the investment environment. The priority is the establishment of a stable and reliable regulatory framework to support the industry.
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