Agenda Profile: Raimond Kaljulaid
Inquiry Regarding Electrical Power Generation Capacities (No. 746)
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Political Position
The political focus is on balancing the development of the energy sector and national defense priorities, placing security considerations at the forefront. The speaker adopts a firm stance, stressing that any actions that would significantly impede or harm Estonia's national defense are unacceptable. This position is strongly policy- and value-driven, requiring a thorough analysis before taking any further steps in the energy sector.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the intersection points of national defense and energy (especially wind energy), focusing on the impact of infrastructure on military technology. They use specific terminology such as "radars" and "weaponry required for coastal defense" and reference specific committee hearings and studies. The core expertise involves identifying procedural gaps, particularly the failure to investigate the impact of deploying the weaponry.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is serious and concerned, emphasizing the critical nature and urgency of threats related to national defense. The speaker primarily employs logical argumentation, focusing on procedural deficiencies and framing the question as a direct inquiry. The tone is formal and demanding, underscoring the necessity of completing the analyses.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker's pattern of activity demonstrates active participation in the work of the Riigikogu committees, evidenced by the recent joint session of the National Defence and Economic Committees. This current address constitutes an interpellation, signifying a reaction to the information received and demanding subsequent investigations.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at those who wish to proceed with energy development before fully analyzing the risks associated with national defense. The opposition is both procedural and policy-driven, highlighting the inadequate investigation into the use of weaponry.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker refers to participation in the joint session of the Riigikogu's National Defence Committee and Economic Affairs Committee, which demonstrates a willingness to address issues requiring cooperation between different sectors. However, the current interpellation is demanding, not aimed at compromise.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, centering on issues of Estonian national defense and coastal defense in relation to subsea energy projects.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on mandating studies and analyses related to national defense before any further consideration of energy legislation. The priority is to ensure that the impact of wind turbines on the deployment of coastal defense weaponry is thoroughly investigated before we proceed further in the energy sector.
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