Agenda Profile: Arvo Aller
Inquiry Regarding Plans for the Construction of a Wind Farm on Saaremaa (No. 680)
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The most prominent issue is the planned construction of the Saaremaa wind industrial park, where the speaker expresses strong opposition to its economic viability. This stance is aimed at protecting the public good, as the speaker suspects the project primarily serves the interests of certain ideologically driven companies and political parties. The speaker casts doubt on the claims regarding the low cost of wind energy, framing the discussion within a results-oriented policy framework.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the economic side of wind energy, challenging claims about its cheapness and referring to Germany and Denmark as countries where wind energy is not the cheapest. Focus is also placed on economic ratios (1 euro input, 3 euros return) and environmental aspects. Expertise is used to undermine the opposing side's arguments.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker's rhetorical style is confrontational and skeptical, beginning by accusing the opponent of lying ("Try to be a little more modest with your lies."). Logical appeals (references to other countries) are employed, mixed with a strong emotional suspicion regarding the use of public funds for private interests. The tone is direct and demanding, focusing on clarifying facts and benefits.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The primary criticism is aimed at the rapporteur and the project's supporters, who are accused of lying and presenting dishonest economic justifications. The intensity of the attack is high, driven by suspicions that the profits are flowing into the pockets of specific "ideological companies and political parties." The criticism targets both the substance of the policy and ethical transparency.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on a specific regional project—the plans to establish the Saaremaa wind industry park—which demonstrates interest in local large-scale projects. At the same time, international examples (Germany, Denmark) are being utilized when assessing the economic viability of the energy.
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Economic Views
Economic viewpoints emphasize fiscal responsibility and transparency in the use of public funds. The speaker strongly doubts whether the promised economic benefit (a 1 euro input yielding 3 euros back) will actually reach the Estonian people, rather than just lining the pockets of specific companies. The distribution of benefits and preventing private enrichment at the expense of public projects is crucial.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the critical scrutiny of government energy and industrial projects, which is being carried out in the form of a formal parliamentary inquiry (interpellation). The speaker is acting as an opponent of the proposal and demands a clear justification of the project's economic benefit to the Estonian people.
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