Session Profile: Arvo Aller
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
2024-02-07
Political Position
The political position is fiercely opposed to the current direction of the European Union's Green Transition, which is being labeled "green frenzy" and "green insanity." The speaker demands that Estonia take a leading role in Europe to halt this trajectory and instead focus on developing rural life and agriculture. The focus rests on the economic hardships stemming from compliance with the Green Deal requirements and the resulting increase in bureaucracy. This is a value-driven and results-oriented position, emphasizing the need to secure the livelihood of rural regions.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the impact of the European agricultural policy and the requirements of the Green Deal, citing specific restrictions on the use of fertilizers and plant protection products. They are also up to date on international events, mentioning farmer protests in Brussels, France, Latvia, and other countries. Furthermore, they provide the example of the Portuguese government's €500 million aid package intended to end the protests.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical, direct, and forceful, employing strongly negative terms such as "green madness" and "green frenzy." The speaker poses sharp questions to the prime minister and urges the government to realize that shutting down production in Estonia "will not save the world." The appeal is a blend of economic logic (lack of sustainability) and emotional pressure (the sentiments of the farmers).
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is participating in the Riigikogu (Parliament) information session, focusing on recent international events, such as the farmers' protests across Europe and the Prime Minister’s attendance at the European Council summit in Brussels. He/She refers to interactions with European colleagues, highlighting differing views on e-voting and the proposed car tax.
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Opposition Stance
The confrontation is aimed directly at the policies of the government and the Prime Minister, criticizing their passivity and selective approach when it comes to taking a leadership role in Europe. The criticism is policy-driven, alleging that the government has embraced the 'green frenzy,' which will lead to the closure of production facilities in Narva and the oil shale industry.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The strong focus is on developing rural life and agriculture and ensuring the livelihood of people in Estonia's rural areas. In addition to rural life, specific industrial regions are also mentioned, referring to the closure of production in Narva and the restriction of the oil shale industry for the purpose of reducing carbon emissions.
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Economic Views
The speaker is critical of the increasing regulations and bureaucracy, which create difficulties for businesses and farmers and restrict production. He emphasizes the necessity of ensuring the livelihood and economic viability of people in rural areas. He opposes environmental measures that reduce carbon emissions by shutting down production.
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Social Issues
The main social issue is the economic sustainability and livelihood of rural residents and young farmers. The speaker emphasizes that the demands of the green transition have led to a situation where the production of food for human consumption is no longer possible.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is aimed at changing the political direction at the European level, demanding that Estonia take a leading role in ending the 'green madness.' The priority is the development of rural life and agriculture, and the reduction of bureaucracy, to ensure the viability of rural regions.
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