Agenda Profile: Yoko Alender

Report by the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

2024-04-09

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Political Position
The political stance is heavily geared towards supporting the development of clean energy and high-productivity industry, viewing clean energy as the foundation for this new industry. The focus is on policy implementation and the ministry's role in facilitating investments, all of which is framed within the context of the long-term strategy "Eesti 2035."

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Topic Expertise
Deep expertise in the fields of energy, productivity, and industrial development. Technical terminology is employed (e.g., correlation, terawatt-hour), and specific industry representatives and events (Taavi Madiberk, energy conferences) are cited to substantiate the arguments.

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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, polite, and constructive, starting with an acknowledgment of the minister ("thank you for the presentation and for the good work!"). The argumentation is logical and fact-based, emphasizing the connections (correlation) between energy, productivity, and well-being.

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Activity Patterns
There is not enough data.

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Opposition Stance
No opposition or criticism is being voiced; this is a constructive question seeking clarity regarding the ministry's action plan and objectives.

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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is respectful and appreciative of the work the minister has accomplished. Active efforts are being made to find ways for the ministry to assist in establishing new industries, highlighting the common objective.

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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, addressing the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" and the attraction of new industries to Estonia. Specific regional priorities are absent.

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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize the critical necessity of investing in clean energy to ensure productivity growth and prosperity. Support is voiced for the targets put forward by the business community (e.g., the 20 TWh consumption target) and for the ministry's active role in developing industry and attracting new industries to Estonia.

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Social Issues
There is not enough data.

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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on implementing the national long-term development strategy, "Eesti 2035," and establishing concrete energy consumption targets. The priority is the execution of policies aimed at fostering new industries and boosting productivity, while simultaneously inquiring about the ministry's specific measures.

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