Agenda Profile: Arvo Aller
The Consequences of the Green Transition
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Political Position
This political stance centers on fierce opposition to the current implementation of the green transition, which they label "green madness" and "green insanity." The primary concern is the economic impact this has on businesses and agriculture, particularly in rural areas. They demand that Estonia assume a leadership role in Europe to halt this trend and instead focus on developing rural life and farming. The position is strongly oriented towards safeguarding economic survival and domestic production.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in agricultural regulations, citing restrictions on fertilizers and plant protection products and the resulting impact on food production. They are well-versed in the European political landscape, specifically mentioning farmer protests across several EU countries and the Portuguese government’s 500 million euro aid package. Furthermore, they are aware of the issues facing the Estonian energy sector, referring to the closure of production facilities in Narva and the oil shale industry.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical and forceful, employing emotional terms such as "green frenzy" and "green lunacy." The appeals are grounded in real events, such as the protests by European farmers, and include direct challenges to the Prime Minister. The speaker emphasizes the logical argument that shutting down Estonian production will not save the world, while simultaneously demanding an answer regarding measures to ensure the sustained livelihood of rural areas.
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Activity Patterns
The speeches were delivered during the Riigikogu session as part of the proceedings for questioning the Prime Minister. The speaker references their contacts with European colleagues and is aware of the Prime Minister’s recent participation in the Brussels European Council. This demonstrates active involvement in parliamentary work and the monitoring of international politics.
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Opposition Stance
The main opposition is aimed at the policies of the government and the prime minister, who are accused of embracing the "green madness" and damaging Estonian production. The criticism is political, focusing specifically on the increase in bureaucracy and the closure of production facilities in Narva and the oil shale industry. The government is also criticized for its selectivity regarding which issues Estonia chooses to take a leading role on in Europe.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is twofold: international, emphasizing pan-European farmers' protests (France, Belgium, Latvia, Lithuania, etc.) and the demands coming from Brussels. Domestically, the attention is centered on the livelihood of rural areas and the threat of closure facing specific industries (Narva manufacturing, oil shale).
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Economic Views
The economic views are anti-regulatory, arguing that the requirements of the green transition create difficulties for businesses and increase bureaucracy. Priority is given to securing domestic production and the viability of rural life, while criticizing the closure of production facilities in the name of reducing carbon emissions. They call for specific measures to ensure the livelihood of people in rural areas.
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Social Issues
Among the social issues, emphasis is placed on how rural residents are coping and managing in the current economic situation. Separately, the concerns of young farmers are highlighted, specifically regarding the unsustainability of food production caused by restrictions on fertilizers and plant protection products.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently aimed at repealing or relaxing existing regulations (specifically, the requirements of the green transition) at the European level. The priority is to shift Estonia's stance within Europe in order to put an end to the "green frenzy" and guarantee the development of rural life and agriculture.
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