Agenda Profile: Jaanus Karilaid
Inquiry regarding jobs and well-being outside of Harjumaa - the development of industry and production versus energy deficit (no. 768)
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance is strongly focused on reducing socio-economic inequality outside of Harju County. The speaker criticizes the government's failure to address the energy shortage and the chronic underfunding of infrastructure (specifically roads), which is impeding the development of industry and manufacturing. This viewpoint is forceful, centering on the demand for concrete political solutions, while simultaneously condemning politicians for their repeated empty election promises.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in regional economics, referencing the economic geographers' concept of the "golden ring" and its long-term problem (spanning over 20 years). Professional competence is also evident in the presentation of specific data (the underfunding of roads exceeding 4 billion) and practical obstacles (the energy deficit in Läänemaa restricting business expansion). He/She is well acquainted with the concerns and business plans of local entrepreneurs that are stalled due to the lack of energy.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is initially critical and politically sharp, taking aim at the political culture and the practice of "finger-pointing." The tone subsequently shifts to a more businesslike approach when detailing specific problems, concluding with a constructive proposal to the minister for arranging a joint visit. The text employs both logical argumentation (the necessity of infrastructure) and references to political maneuvering to demonstrate a clear readiness to find solutions.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity includes submitting inquiries (this specific inquiry was submitted four months ago) and initiating concrete actions. The speaker proposes personally organizing a minister's visit to businesses in Läänemaa within the next 2–3 months (before Christmas) in order to demonstrate the problems in a real-world setting.
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Opposition Stance
The confrontation is broadly aimed at the political system, which keeps repeating election promises about creating jobs outside Harju County but fails to solve the underlying problems. Specific criticism is leveled against Mr. Läänemets regarding his tendency to point fingers (or assign blame) for deficiencies in political culture. The criticism is primarily based on policy and performance.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is pragmatic and seeks solutions, publicly offering the minister assistance in organizing the visit to Läänemaa companies. The speaker emphasizes the desire to avoid attacking and reach an agreement in order to find solutions to the energy deficit problem. This demonstrates openness to direct contact and joint problem mapping.
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Regional Focus
The focus is strongly regional, concentrating on the deficit in jobs and well-being outside of Harju County. Particular emphasis is placed on the issues faced by businesses in Lääne County due to insufficient energy capacity, which is hindering production expansion and export potential. Regional inequality is the main theme.
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Economic Views
Economic outlooks stress the necessity of improving the economic environment and competitiveness. This demands the upkeep of infrastructure (roads) and resolving the energy shortage to facilitate the expansion of industry and production. It strongly backs the interests of businesses looking to invest, create jobs, and export, while criticizing the government's insufficient collaboration with them.
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Social Issues
The primary social focus is reducing socio-economic inequality and fostering prosperity outside the capital region. This involves job creation, improving the quality of the living environment, and strengthening the budgets of local municipalities.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is centered on scrutinizing government activity through an inquiry concerning industrial development and the energy deficit. The objective is to exert political pressure to shape policies that address regional disparities and infrastructure issues, rather than merely initiating new legislation.
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