Agenda Profile: Mart Maastik
Bill for Amending the Liquid Fuel Act (622 SE) - Second Reading
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The speaker strongly opposes Bill 622 SE, which concerns mandating the blending of aviation fuel with bio-additives, calling it "stupid green madness." His position is strongly framed in economic and value-based terms, emphasizing the loss of competitiveness and the sheer unreasonableness of the policy. He urges people to think economically and reasonably, while simultaneously questioning the global effectiveness of climate policy.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding fuel bio-additive mandates (covering both earlier requirements for ground vehicles and current aviation fuels) as well as the European Union's targets (2% immediately, 70% by 2050). He/She raises economic and technical doubts, questioning the ability of aircraft to fly using such fuel and referencing the theory that CO2 is food for plants. The speaker also cites examples of previous biofuel failures (specifically mentioning lawnmowers).
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Rhetorical Style
The style is combative, skeptical, and critical, employing strong emotional expressions such as "stupid green madness" and "adulterated fuel." It relies on logical arguments (loss of competitiveness, rising ticket prices) and historical analogies (Khrushchev's goal of communism). The speech is relatively short because the speaker accommodated the request of colleague Urve.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker attended the Riigikogu session and noted that they had previously given examples in the committee, highlighting their active involvement in the draft bill discussions. They also mentioned that Urve had asked them to keep their remarks brief.
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Opposition Stance
The primary criticism is aimed at the European Union's climate policy, which is dubbed "green madness," and those who support it. The criticism is intense, focusing on the policy's economic damage, hypocrisy, and global ineffectiveness. The speaker contrasts the EU's demands placed on third-country airlines (Turkish Airlines, China) and rules out supporting the proposed bill.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker accommodated colleague Urve's request to keep the talk brief, demonstrating a personal readiness for collaboration. However, on the legislative issue, he/she remains uncompromising, stating clearly that support for the draft bill is entirely out of the question.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on global competition and the impact of European Union regulations on the Estonian economy and aviation sector. He provides examples from Istanbul, China, and Air Baltic, emphasizing the international context and Estonia's loss of competitiveness.
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Economic Views
The speaker prioritizes economic competitiveness, strongly opposing regulations that increase costs and prices (airfares are rising colossally). He emphasizes that green policy weakens the European Union's competitiveness in the global market and calls for economic thinking.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is the opposition to Bill 622 SE (the Draft Act amending the Liquid Fuel Act), which addresses the mandatory biofuel additive for aviation fuel. He is a strong opponent of the bill and suggests we begin thinking economically and rationally.
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