Agenda Profile: Jaanus Karilaid
Chair implementation
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Political Position
The most prominent issue is the failure of the national energy policy, which directly impedes regional economic growth and job creation. The political stance is sharply critical, leveling accusations that the policy is characterized by indifference, fragmentation, and chaos. The focus is now on results-oriented policymaking, demanding concrete, substantive solutions—not just slogans—to boost welfare and prosperity.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in industrial development, regional economics, and energy infrastructure. They are able to precisely identify the bottleneck—the lack of sufficient energy capacity—which is impeding business expansion and the creation of new jobs. The analysis focuses on examining the links between policy and practical economic activity.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is urgent and critical, employing sharp language such as "indifferent, fragmented, and chaotic" to describe the government's policy. The appeal is logical and focuses on the practical consequences of the policy, stressing that government promises made without concrete solutions are nothing more than empty slogans.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity is limited to submitting a formal inquiry to the Minister of Economic Affairs and Industry, which indicates an active opposition oversight role. This is a formal parliamentary activity aimed at demanding answers and solutions from the government.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponent is Erkki Keldo, the Minister of Economic Affairs and Industry, and the energy policy he directs. The criticism is policy-based, focusing on the fragmentation of the policy and the indifference shown toward businesses and the public. The intensity of the attack is moderately strong, demanding the presentation of substantive solutions.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker demonstrates strong cooperation with colleagues by submitting a joint interpellation with four other members of parliament (Priit Sibul, Tõnis Lukas, Enn Eesmaa, and Ants Frosh). This indicates intra-factional consensus and unified action when raising important political issues.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly regional, emphasizing the growth of employment and well-being outside Harju County. Specifically, Lääne County entrepreneurs, who are suffering from an energy shortage, are cited as an example, underscoring the importance of regional well-being.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize the priority of creating wealth, well-being, and new jobs, alongside increasing production. They call for national policies that actively support business expansion, rather than hindering it with insufficient energy capacity. The overall stance is strongly in favor of supporting growth and entrepreneurship.
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Social Issues
Insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on scrutinizing the government via parliamentary tools (interpellation) to compel the Minister of Economic Affairs to resolve the bottleneck causing the energy deficit. The objective is to initiate policy change in order to play a more constructive role in policy formation.
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