Agenda Profile: Arvo Aller
Request for information regarding the restoration and resilience plan and the use of oil shale (no. 668)
2025-01-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is directed towards highlighting the social consequences of national energy policy decisions (the phase-out of oil shale energy by 2035/2040). Emphasis is placed on the need to address issues related to employment and the reduction of oil shale mining, stemming from the restructuring of the energy sector. The stance is policy- and results-driven, requiring clarity regarding both the mitigation of social impacts and the future fate of the Auvere power plants.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in energy policy and regional economics, citing specific deadlines (2035, 2040) and statistics regarding the reduction of mining volumes. They are aware that the current mining volume has been scaled back to two-thirds of last year's plan, which translates directly into job cuts. Specific assets are also mentioned, namely two blocks of the Auvere power plant and their promised transfer to Ukraine.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and focused on questions, beginning with an address to the session chair and the respondent. Logical argumentation is employed, which highlights the social and economic consequences of political decisions. The tone is concerned, especially regarding regional employment and the future of energy, posing direct questions about the fate of specific assets.
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Opposition Stance
The objection is directed at the respondent's actions or inaction, seeking clarification regarding the mitigation of the social consequences of phasing out oil shale energy and the future of the Auvere power plants. The criticism is policy- and procedure-based, focusing on the connection between the goals declared by the government and the actual social impacts.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
A strong regional focus is placed on the area affected by the phasing out of oil shale energy, highlighting the social consequences of the decline in mining and employment. It is stressed that these energy transitions carry significant social repercussions specifically for this region.
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Economic Views
The economic perspective focuses on protecting employment and the stability of the regional economy, criticizing the sharp contraction in oil shale mining. It is emphasized that reducing mining to two-thirds of last year's volume will lead to job cuts.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue is employment and the mitigation of social consequences in the region stemming from the closure of the oil shale energy sector. These social consequences are addressed as being directly linked to changes in the energy and electricity fields.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on holding the government accountable concerning the Recovery and Resilience Plan and the policy surrounding the use of oil shale. This constitutes the exercise of the oversight function through an interpellation, demanding clarification regarding the implementation of national declarations.
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