Session Profile: Tiit Maran
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
2024-01-16
Political Position
The speaker positions himself as a proponent for resolving environmental crises, stressing the sustainable use of water and the necessity of moving toward acknowledging the reality of ecological scarcity. Furthermore, he raises a value-based question regarding the strength of national identity in relation to the need to remove a monument, thereby challenging the underlying assumption that the identity is weak.
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Topic Expertise
Demonstrates profound expertise in the field of water management and ecology, utilizing extensive global statistical data (e.g., 71% of the Earth’s surface, 3% fresh water, UNESCO report) and technical terminology (e.g., recipient water body, permafrost). This expertise is supported by personal experiences with water scarcity in Kazakhstan and South Africa, lending the subject both a scientific and an emotional dimension.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is academic and philosophical, utilizing extensive analogies and personal narratives (such as desert hikes) to underscore the importance of the subject matter. The tone is urgent concerning environmental issues, referencing the water crisis and ecological distress, yet the presentation remains dignified and detailed. It incorporates references to Estonian literature (Tammsaare) and scientific facts (the proportion of water in the brain).
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Activity Patterns
Data is scarce.
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Opposition Stance
On the topic of identity, he criticizes the fundamental basis of the arguments made by proponents of removing the monument, calling into question the assertion that removal is a prerequisite for identity to be taken seriously. Regarding environmental issues, the current system is indirectly criticized—a system where used water is disposed of while the economy continues to utilize clean resources.
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Collaboration Style
Data is scarce.
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Regional Focus
The focus is broad, covering the global water crisis (the UNESCO report mentions 71% of the Earth's surface) and personal international experiences (Kazakhstan, South Africa). However, the theme is simultaneously tied directly to the Estonian context, referencing a work by Tammsaare and the historical issues of water management in Estonia.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives are strongly linked to environmental sustainability, advocating for regulations that reduce the environmental burden and ensure water reuse in economic processes. We emphasize the necessity of carefully considering every step related to the environment, given that we are moving toward a state of ecological scarcity.
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Social Issues
The issue of national identity is addressed, questioning the view that identity is so weak that it requires the removal of a monument to ensure its credibility.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is Draft Law 346 amending the Water Act, which the speaker strongly supports. The objective is to ensure the reuse of used water in economic processes, thereby reducing the dual burden placed on the environment and on clean water resources.
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