Agenda Profile: Aivar Kokk
Spreading misinformation
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
Political Position
The speaker takes a clear stance on energy matters, strongly backing the production of pellets and the modernization of the Narva power plants as a practical green solution. He stresses the urgent need for swift action to avert an electricity crisis this winter, and demands concrete steps from the government to oversee the operations of Elering.
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Topic Expertise
It demonstrates deep knowledge of the energy sector, utilizing precise technical terms such as "pellet dust," "coal-fired power plants," and "bottleneck." It cites specific figures—80 million euros for modernization, 200 million euros in Elering's profit—and explains the technological process of pellet production.
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Rhetorical Style
He uses a direct and pragmatic approach, combining technical explanations with emotional appeals. The rhetoric is argumentative and persuasive, utilizing figurative expressions such as "banging one's fist on the table," along with comparisons between repairing an electrical cable and a gas pipeline.
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Activity Patterns
Based on the limited data, it is not possible to draw conclusions about activity patterns.
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Opposition Stance
The text indirectly criticizes Elering's operations, accusing the company of profiting at the expense of high electricity prices and dragging its feet on repairing the cable. It also criticizes the government for continually postponing decisions on energy matters.
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Collaboration Style
Demonstrates a collaborative approach, asking the government for consideration ("just put it on the table for a moment") and acknowledging that if the government deems the proposal bad, then that’s just how it is. Addresses the Prime Minister directly with a constructive request.
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Regional Focus
It focuses heavily on the energy sector of the Narva region, specifically mentioning the modernization of Narva's old boilers. It emphasizes the potential of local Estonian pellet production and its export to Europe.
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Economic Views
Supports cost-effective solutions, emphasizing the 80 million euro investment as a sensible alternative to billions in expenditure. It criticizes the situation where the state's profit is made at the expense of businesses and citizens.
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Social Issues
Based on limited data, it is not possible to draw conclusions regarding social issues.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on energy legislation and regulation, presenting specific proposals for developing pellet production and controlling the activities of Elering. It demands faster government intervention in resolving the energy crisis.
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