Agenda Profile: Andrei Korobeinik
Second Reading of the Riigikogu Resolution "Supporting the Introduction of Nuclear Energy in Estonia" (431 OE)
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
Political Position
The political position strongly supports the creation of a nuclear energy option in Estonia, emphasizing the need for preparatory work and information gathering before a final decision is made. At the same time, strong opposition is expressed regarding the coalition's violation of procedural rules, referencing the "steamroller" tactics and the proposed amendments to the car tax. The focus is thus both policy-based (energy) and value-based (procedural fairness).
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrated knowledge regarding the Riigikogu’s rules of procedure and procedural rules, as well as the transparency of lobbying regulations. Furthermore, a factual error concerning developments in international nuclear energy was corrected, citing the United Arab Emirates as an example of a country that has joined the nuclear club this century.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is self-assured and at times confrontational, employing emotional expressions like "karma" and "steamroller" when criticizing the coalition. The argumentation is logical, drawing a distinction between creating an opportunity and actual construction, and an analogy (the Tallinn trolleys) is used to illustrate the necessity of trying out new solutions. In the second speech, the tone is overtly fact-checking and demanding.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker actively participated in the debate on the nuclear energy bill, making two brief interventions. One was political and procedural, and the other focused on correcting factual inaccuracies.
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Opposition Stance
The primary targets of criticism are the representatives of the coalition and the Social Democrats, who are accused of violating the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and employing the "steamroller" tactic. The criticism is intense and procedural, expressing hope for karmic retribution. Aivar Kokk was also criticized for presenting a totally false claim regarding international nuclear energy.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is primarily national (establishing the possibility of nuclear energy in Estonia) and international (a reference to the United Arab Emirates as a new nuclear state). The example of the city of Tallinn (trolleybuses) is also mentioned briefly.
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Economic Views
The speaker advocates for the research of new energy sources (nuclear energy) and emphasizes the transparency of lobbying. Criticism is expressed against those who work with wind farms or solar panels while concealing their economic interests related to other energy sources.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is supporting Riigikogu decision 431 OE, which paves the way for the deployment of nuclear energy in Estonia. The speaker is a strong proponent of this preparatory legislative step, stressing that abandoning it would be "very wrong."
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