Agenda Profile: Arvo Aller
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submission of a plan of action for the development of Estonia's electricity production capacities and electricity networks to the Riigikogu by the Government of the Republic, to ensure energy security" (575 OE)
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance strongly supports the government-directed proposal to draw up an action plan aimed at ensuring energy security, viewing this as a crucial and necessary step for establishing achievable objectives. The speaker opposes phasing out oil shale, both in electricity generation and industrial use, arguing that such a move would threaten the security of supply and result in negative socio-economic repercussions. When formulating this position, emphasis is placed on criticizing the lack of impact analysis and the failure to consider the long-term consequences of political decisions.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the energy sector, citing specific historical documents and legislation (such as the 2017 development plan and the 2022 amendment to the law). Specific terminology is employed, including "security of supply," "competitiveness," and "subsidy-free electricity market." Emphasis is placed on the necessity of conducting a prior impact analysis before making future decisions.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is analytical and critical, particularly when assessing past political decisions. The speaker relies on logical arguments, citing specific dates and legislative changes to highlight political inconsistencies and failures. The overall tone is constructive, however, as the current move "to fix the things that have gone wrong" is supported.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The primary criticism is aimed at the Isamaa party and Mr. Reinsalu, who stand accused of backing previous energy policy decisions (such as the 2017 targets and the 2022 legislative amendment) that have ultimately led to the current bottlenecks. The criticism is rooted in both policy and procedure, emphasizing the failure to deliver on goals supported by Isamaa (for instance, achieving a subsidy-free market).
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Collaboration Style
The speaker positions their faction (EKRE) as the only party that did not support the 2022 amendment to the Energy Sector Organization Act, thereby emphasizing the previous disagreement. At the same time, support is expressed for the current proposal, which signals a readiness to back solutions aimed at rectifying existing shortcomings.
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Regional Focus
There is a strong regional focus on Ida-Viru County. The speaker warns that phasing out the oil shale industry would very quickly worsen the socio-economic situation in Ida-Viru County.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize the importance of maintaining state tax revenue, warning that phasing out oil shale will reduce government income. The need to ensure competitiveness and freedom from subsidies in the electricity market is also stressed.
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Social Issues
Social issues are addressed indirectly through the socio-economic situation of Ida-Virumaa, which is directly linked to the sustainability of the oil shale industry. It is emphasized that decisions made without an impact analysis rapidly worsen the situation of the region's residents.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on tasking the government with drawing up an action plan to ensure energy security and developing the energy sector plan until 2035. Support is also being given to amending the Energy Sector Organization Act in order to address current bottlenecks.
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