Session Profile: Meelis Kiili
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session
2024-03-07
Political Position
The political focus is placed on national security and the resilience of energy infrastructure. The speaker supports large and efficient electricity grids and a functioning market system, but strongly underscores the necessity of establishing a contingency plan (Plan B) in case of the threat of attack on subsea cables due to the aggression of the eastern neighbor.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in energy market and infrastructure issues, addressing efficient electricity grids, the operation of the market system, and the critical importance of interconnections. A particularly strong focus is placed on analyzing the security of subsea infrastructure and geopolitical attack risks, with specific reference to the capabilities of the eastern neighbor.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and analytical, beginning with polite addresses to the chairman and the rapporteur. The tone is concerned and urgent, focusing on the logical framing of the question regarding the existence of a contingency plan (Plan B) in connection with a critical security threat.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at an external threat, specifically the "aggressive eastern neighbor," who has developed capabilities for attacking underwater infrastructure. This represents a strong security-based challenge that requires countermeasures and planning from the state.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker opened their remarks by expressing agreement with the presenter's positions on efficient power grids, signaling a willingness to cooperate during the discussion of this policy and technical matter.
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Regional Focus
The focus lies on national energy infrastructure and the international security threat posed by subsea connections and the aggressive eastern neighbor. There is no specific emphasis placed on local regions or electoral districts.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives favor the operation of the market system and the presence of efficient, large-scale electricity networks, underscoring the vital role of the market and interconnections in securing energy supply. However, these economic considerations are ultimately secondary to the necessity of mitigating security risks.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed toward strategic planning and securing critical infrastructure. The speaker's priority is demanding a clear contingency plan (Plan B) from the government to counter the threat of attacks on subsea cables, indicating an interest in national defense and risk management legislation.
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