Agenda Profile: Mart Maastik
Inquiry Regarding Plans for the Construction of a Wind Farm on Saaremaa (No. 680)
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is strongly opposed to the government’s plans to establish the Saaremaa offshore wind farm, arguing that the project is both expensive and controversial. The focus is on results-based criticism, specifically challenging the minister’s claims regarding a reduction in electricity prices. This stance fundamentally contests the economic justification of the government’s energy policy.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the cost of energy projects, highlighting specific comparisons (the price ratio of onshore vs. offshore wind farms is 1:5). Specific financial data is utilized, referencing both the €2.6 billion subsidy and the power lines costing billions.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is confrontational, skeptical, and direct, starting by labeling the minister's claims as "utterly contradictory statements." Sharp rhetorical questions are employed to challenge the opponent's logic, demanding an explanation, even if it requires calculating it "on one's fingers."
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The primary opposition is aimed at the minister (or the government), whose claims regarding falling electricity prices are widely considered illogical. The criticism is intense, focusing on the economic rationale and inherent contradictions of the policy itself, rather than targeting individuals.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is clearly linked to the plans for establishing the Saaremaa wind industry park. The specific regional project is examined within the context of national energy policy and economic impact.
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Economic Views
Economic views advocate for cost-efficiency and are critical of expensive infrastructure projects running into billions of euros. This position opposes state subsidies (2.6 billion euros) that fail to guarantee lower electricity prices, instead proving detrimental by increasing overall costs.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on overseeing the government's energy policy and demanding answers to questions within the framework of an inquiry. Specific bills or legislative initiatives are not mentioned.
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