Agenda Profile: Arvo Aller

A written request for a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Kristen Michal, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.

2025-02-12

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Political Position
The speaker is taking a strong stand against the government's energy policy, particularly concerning the distribution of €2.6 billion in wind energy subsidies. The political stance is highly critical, stressing that labeling wind energy as cheap is false and that providing these subsidies is unnecessary. The focus centers on the inefficiency and dishonesty of the government's actions (lying and hypocrisy).

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Topic Expertise
The speaker focuses on energy policy and economic viability, raising questions about the true cost of wind energy and the necessity of subsidies. A specific monetary figure (€2.6 billion) is cited to emphasize the policy's inefficiency, and the lack of necessary research concerning the Ida-Viru County context is highlighted.

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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is combative and accusatory, utilizing strong emotional language like "outright lying" and "especially hypocritical." The speaker employs rhetorical questions to challenge the logic of the policy ("Why are we still supporting this?"), and further accuses opponents of resorting to labeling.

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Activity Patterns
There is insufficient data on activity patterns.

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Opposition Stance
The main targets of criticism are the leaders of the ruling coalition ("the leaders of the three parties"), who are accused of the wasteful distribution of 2.6 billion euros to wind energy developers, and the embattled prime minister facing a no-confidence motion. The criticism is intense, including accusations of lying, hypocrisy, and using unverified data to justify their policies.

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Collaboration Style
There is not enough data on the collaboration style.

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Regional Focus
The speaker addresses Ida-Virumaa, criticizing the use of the shorter life expectancy of children in that region as a justification for wind farms, while stressing that the issue has not been properly investigated. The primary focus, however, remains on the national energy subsidy policy.

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Economic Views
Economic views are strongly opposed to the substantial state subsidies (€2.6 billion) allocated to the wind energy sector, considering this an inefficient use of funds. The necessity of avoiding subsidies is underscored, especially when the energy source in question is allegedly already cheap and competitive, pointing specifically to fiscal inefficiency.

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Social Issues
Social issues are addressed indirectly, criticizing the use of the shorter life expectancy of children in Ida-Viru County as justification for wind farms, while stressing that the topic remains unresearched. This functions more as a rhetorical tool to attack energy policy than as a genuine socio-political priority.

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Legislative Focus
The focus is on the issue of the government's actions and accountability, which is expressed through the demand for a vote of no confidence in the prime minister. Specific draft legislation or amendments are not mentioned in the speech; the focus remains on criticizing the decisions of the executive branch (the distribution of subsidies).

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