Session Profile: Lauri Laats
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
2024-06-12
Political Position
The stance is one of strong opposition to the nuclear energy bill. He/She stresses that moving forward requires having all the necessary knowledge and socio-economic analyses, which are currently absent; this will result in additional costs for the taxpayer. He/She deems the decision incorrect and demands comprehensive analyses before proceeding.
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Topic Expertise
He/She demonstrates knowledge of energy studies and economic analysis. He/She stresses the necessity of addressing and evaluating issues concerning socio-economic analyses, energy balance, and dispatchable energy. He/She also points to the need to assess cost-effectiveness and various scenarios, including the growth of green energy and grid requirements.
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Rhetorical Style
The emphasis is rational and fact-based; the tone is formal and clearly centered on the arguments; emotional displays are restricted.
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Activity Patterns
He has delivered a speech on the same topic at the plenary session for the second time; this points to a consistent focus on themes of inclusion and engagement.
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Opposition Stance
The draft bill is facing strong opposition, with critics highlighting the lack of necessary data and the cost to taxpayers. The position is categorical: the bill will not be supported.
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Collaboration Style
He/She expresses readiness for cooperation with colleagues who have raised important issues, and emphasizes the need to involve specialists and conduct thorough analyses. He/She demonstrates an understanding that good results require sustainable cooperation and is willing to engage in compromise.
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Regional Focus
There is not enough data.
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Economic Views
He emphasizes that adopting the bill will bring additional costs to taxpayers and consumers, and its cost-effectiveness must be assessed. He wants a solution that will cost taxpayers and consumers less in the future. He stresses that socio-economic analyses and an energy balance must be available.
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Social Issues
Insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on the nuclear energy bill; [the speaker/group] is against the bill and stresses the necessity for thorough analyses; it is mentioned that adopting the resolution will bring money to the taxpayer; [the speaker/group] emphasizes the need to find a cheaper solution and consider different scenarios before moving forward.
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