Session Profile: Urmas Kruuse
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
2024-03-06
Political Position
The political focus is directed towards energy policy and renewable energy solutions, emphasizing the strategic importance of offshore wind farms. They maintain a moderate, policy-driven stance, attempting to balance the higher cost of investments with the potential for greater energy production. This position is clearly grounded in policy and facts.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of energy production and wind farms, utilizing terminology such as "offshore wind farm investment" and "statistically significantly higher wind resources." The focus is on techno-economic arguments concerning production efficiency and overall cost.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, addressing the presiding officer and the rapporteur with deference. A logical and interrogative approach is employed, seeking verification of the facts presented in the debate and avoiding emotional appeals.
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Activity Patterns
Lack of data
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Opposition Stance
There is no objection; the speaker poses a neutral question to clarify the arguments presented in the debate and to ensure that strategic advantages have been taken into account.
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Collaboration Style
The style of collaboration is constructive and formal, focused on knowledge sharing and the substantive enrichment of the debate. Confirmation of a shared understanding regarding strategic arguments is sought by addressing the presenter directly.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national energy policy and major investments (offshore wind farms), which suggests a broad, nationwide scope. Specific local or regional projects are not emphasized.
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Economic Views
The economic views are pragmatic, acknowledging the high cost of investments (the "more expensive" factor), but simultaneously stressing the strategic economic benefits. It supports investments that provide long-term productivity and increased energy production.
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Social Issues
Lack of data
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the energy sector and the regulation of major infrastructure projects (offshore wind farms). The speaker is participating in the discussion to ensure that all strategic arguments are considered during the legislative decision-making process.
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