Session Profile: Mihkel Lees
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
2025-04-09
Political Position
The political stance centers on safeguarding public health but stresses the necessity of relying on scientific consensus when evaluating the health effects of wind farms. The speaker is highly skeptical of claims linking wind turbines to long-term health issues, preferring institutional data (the Health Board) for policy development. The position is strongly policy- and data-driven.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of public health research and official sources, citing scientific studies compiled on the Health Board’s website. They use data and technical terminology ("scientific studies do not support a direct link") to challenge claims regarding the long-term health impact of wind farms.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style starts out polite and respectful but quickly shifts to analytical and confrontational. The speaker employs logical argumentation, drawing upon scientific sources, yet concludes with a sharp, politically charged attack against opponents, hinting at psychosomatic effects.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main opponent is EKRE, which is intensely criticized for its rhetoric and actions. The speaker accuses EKRE of spreading baseless claims that have led to nervousness and sleep disorders among people, thereby calling into question the legitimacy and motives of those claims.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker addresses the rapporteur politely, seeking common ground on the importance of maintaining health. There is no data indicating broader cross-party cooperation or readiness for compromise, as the debate is aimed at refuting the opposing side's arguments.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, addressing the positions of scientific research and the Health Board regarding the impact of wind farms. There are no specific regional interests or projects involved; instead, the general issue of public health and energy infrastructure is being addressed.
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Economic Views
Not enough data
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Social Issues
Among the social issues addressed are public health and the psychological impact of political rhetoric on citizens. The speaker presumes that some of the described health disorders may be caused by political anxiety and baseless claims, rather than directly by the wind turbines.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on renewable energy infrastructure (wind farms) and associated public health regulations. The speaker is participating in the discussion, expressing skepticism regarding the negative impact of wind turbines, based on official scientific findings.
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