Session Profile: Arvo Aller
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-02-12
Political Position
The political focus is currently directed at the 2.6 billion euro state subsidies earmarked for the development of wind energy, the expediency of which the speaker strongly calls into question. He directly refutes the government’s claim of cheap wind energy, labeling it "a complete fabrication," and demands explanations regarding the utilization of the funds distributed by party leaders. The political framework is intensely critical and results-oriented, concentrating specifically on financial inefficiency.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding energy policy and the mechanisms of state aid, focusing specifically on the financial aspects of developing wind energy. He/She cites a specific figure (2.6 billion euros) and calls into question the necessity of these subsidies if the energy source were truly viable under market conditions. Furthermore, he/She highlights the lack of research and data (specifically concerning life expectancy in Ida-Virumaa).
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharply critical, accusatory, and confrontational, utilizing intense expressions such as "outright lies" and "especially hypocritical." The speaker relies on logical argumentation, repeatedly posing questions regarding the contradiction between the claims of subsidies and low cost. He/She also criticizes the opposing side's name-calling and hypocritical justification.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The confrontation is aimed at the leaders of three political parties who distributed 2.6 billion euros in subsidies for wind energy, along with the individual facing a motion of no confidence. The criticism is both political (the subsidies are deemed impractical) and ethical, accusing the opponents of using lies and hypocrisy to justify their stance on the issue of life expectancy in Ida-Virumaa.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The regional focus centers on Ida-Virumaa, which is mentioned in connection with statistics concerning children's life expectancy. The speaker utilizes this example to underscore the hypocrisy of the government's reasoning, noting that the area's social problems have not been sufficiently investigated to warrant the justification of wind farms.
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Economic Views
Economic views emphasize a market-economy approach, standing in strong opposition to the €2.6 billion in state subsidies allocated to the energy sector. The speaker questions the rationale for subsidization when the energy is allegedly cheap, pointing to inefficient state spending.
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Social Issues
Among the social issues raised is the shorter life expectancy of children in Ida-Viru County, but this is merely used as a political argument to criticize the government's hypocrisy. There is no substantive discussion regarding social policy or social support measures.
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Legislative Focus
Legislative scrutiny is centered on the major financial decisions and support schemes implemented by the government in the energy sector. The speaker is critical of the current policy, demanding clarification regarding the allocation of 2.6 billion euros, which indicates opposition to a specific law or decision concerning the distribution of subsidies.
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