Agenda Profile: Aivar Kokk
Energy price
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
Political Position
The speaker clearly takes a critical position concerning the excessive profits generated by state-owned enterprises in the energy sector. There is strong opposition to the situation where Elering earns an 800% profit on electricity transmission, specifically by buying a megawatt-hour from Finland for 11.3 euros and selling it in Estonia for 192 euros.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates strong domain expertise in the energy sector, citing specific figures and prices—mentioning exact amounts such as 160 million euros, 80 million euros paid to the Finnish grid operator, and 50 million euros for frequency services. They are highly familiar with Elering’s operations and the legislative procedures governing the energy sector.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetoric is direct and confrontational, repeatedly employing the rhetorically accusatory question, "Are you satisfied...?" The style is factual and data-driven, yet simultaneously emotionally charged, emphasizing the suffering of "Estonian people and businesses."
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The speaker severely criticizes the Minister of Finance and the activities of the state-owned company Elering, accusing them of making exorbitant profits at the expense of Estonian consumers. The criticism is politically focused, centering on specific economic decisions and their consequences.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The speaker focuses on energy trade between Estonia and Finland, emphasizing the interests of Estonian consumers and businesses versus the profit of the Finnish grid operator. The focus is clearly on energy security issues at the national level.
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Economic Views
The speaker voiced strong opposition to monopolistic profiteering within the public sector, criticizing a situation where a state-owned enterprise generates excessive profits at the expense of its citizens. They support a transparent and fair pricing policy for the energy sector.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The speaker refers to a specific bill currently under deliberation in the Riigikogu concerning the allocation of 50 million euros for maintaining the frequency service starting next year. The focus is on issues of energy legislation and the regulation of state-owned enterprises.
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