Agenda Profile: Arvo Aller

National Defence and Wind Turbines

2024-12-11

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.

Political Position
The political stance is one of strong opposition to the government's decision to permit the development of wind parks (such as Aidu) in security-sensitive regions. The speaker emphasizes that wind turbines pose a direct threat to Estonia's national defense by shortening early warning times and disrupting intelligence operations. This position is strongly rooted in security concerns and core values, prioritizing national defense and the stability of residents in border areas. The criticism is aimed specifically at the 2022 decision made by Kaja Kallas's government.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the technical aspects of national defense and intelligence activities, citing the positions of the Commander of the Defense Forces Intelligence Centre and the Commander of the Navy. Specific terminology is used, such as "early warning time," "radio intelligence," and "positioning." Furthermore, there is knowledge of the complex regulatory history of the Aidu wind farm, including the 2022 agreement between four ministers and the TTJA.

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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is serious, critical, and cautionary, emphasizing the security threat and the deterioration of the human living environment. Both logical arguments (references to military intelligence and the example of Sweden) and emotional appeals (the impact on people's health and emigration) are employed. The tone is formal and questioning, directed at the minister to gain clarity and to obstruct the proposed action.

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Activity Patterns
The speaker is active during the Riigikogu session in December 2024, posing questions to the minister regarding national defense and wind farms. The patterns of activity indicate a reaction to recent media coverage, referencing ERR interviews from November 28.

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Opposition Stance
The main opposition is aimed at Kaja Kallas’s government and the 2022 decision by four ministers that greenlit the development of the Aidu wind farm. The criticism is both political and procedural, accusing the government of weakening national defense and shortening the early warning period. The opposition is intense because the wind turbines are considered a direct threat to security.

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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
A strong regional focus is placed on the areas near the eastern border and the location of the Aidu wind farm. Emphasis is placed on the well-being of residents in sparsely populated areas and the importance of preventing out-migration for ensuring security. The security of border regions is a central theme.

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Economic Views
The economic perspectives are implicit, framing the development of wind farms as an activity that poses a security threat. The speaker prioritizes national defense and the human living environment over electricity production and development.

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Social Issues
The primary social concern is the health and living environment of residents in border areas. The speaker asserts that the operation of wind turbines negatively affects human health and leads to out-migration from regions of scattered settlement. This exodus is, in turn, connected to the weakening of national defense capabilities.

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Legislative Focus
Legislative focus is currently centered on the criticism of existing regulatory decisions (the 2022 agreement) and the investigation of their consequences. The objective is to secure the intervention of the Minister of Defence to prevent the installation of wind turbines on national security grounds and to curb the out-migration of residents.

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