Session Profile: Lauri Laats

The speaker is critical of the current government's green transition policy concerning energy, highlighting the necessity of substantial investments and grid capacity, alongside the inherent volatility of green energy. He worries that the current trajectory is not economically viable and advocates for an alternative approach: investments in oil shale and, based on ENMAK 2030 forecasts, securing cheaper and more stable energy. He emphasizes protecting consumer prices and the competitiveness of the economy, conveying the message that achieving the green transition goals must be practical and economically considerate. The overall focus is a deliberate, practice-oriented approach centered on energy policy, with the long-term objective being the control of energy costs and economic sustainability.

The speaker uses specific examples and data: grid throughput capacity, the economic viability of installing battery storage systems, analysis of Nord Pool prices and the energy market situation, 1250 MW of green energy production versus 700–750 MW of consumption, grid operation with Latvia and Lithuania, and the ENMAK 2030 price forecast of 150 EUR/MWh. These nuances highlight the technical nature of the discussion and the use of industrial terminology within the context of the energy market.

The tone is direct and somewhat abrupt, often utilizing questions to deliver criticism and compel responses. The text relies heavily on facts and figures, but the style remains formally critical, emphasizing problems and risks.

Three speeches delivered on the same day, April 16, 2025, during the information hour of the plenary session, maintaining a continuous focus on energy and including repeated references to Nord Pool and the regional energy market. The speeches sequentially illustrate the prevailing mood surrounding the topic.

The main points raised by opponents concern criticism of the current government's energy policy and the direction of the green transition; previous governments are also mentioned as part of the context of this criticism. The intensity is high—the discourse is critical and offers alternative solutions, but the scope for compromise is narrowly defined.

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The focus is on Estonia and the broader context associated with the Baltics; Latvia, Lithuania, and the Nord Pool market are mentioned, which points to the regional and international energy market.

It prioritizes cheap and stable energy for consumers and is critical of the high cost of the green transition; it emphasizes that large investments in green energy result in economic damage and non-competitive pricing for consumers. It supports alternative investments in oil shale and uses the ENMAK 2030 forecasts as the foundation for pricing (150 EUR/MWh). It notes that an "anomaly" has arisen in the market due to the events of the green transition and stresses the need for regional cooperation.

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