Session Profile: Andres Metsoja
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-06-18
Political Position
The political stance is strongly in favor of rejecting the draft bill, as it retroactively expands the legal framework and weakens the economic model. The faction is focusing on the political framework and warns against rising consumer prices and the creation of a "society of learned helplessness." This position is primarily policy- and value-driven, emphasizing economic responsibility.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in maritime regulations, technical solutions for ship reconstruction (hydrogen, biofuels), and the specific requirements for establishing registers. Specific meetings with maritime sector representatives and sessions of the Environmental Committee are referenced, supporting claims regarding technological limitations and associated costs.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical and analytical, focusing on logical arguments regarding the legal framework and economic consequences. Formal language is employed, and procedural criticism is combined with broader socio-economic concerns, such as "the society of learned helplessness."
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker has actively participated in the legislative process, citing meetings held with representatives of the ministry and the maritime sector, as well as the submission of questions during the Environment Committee session. This demonstrates thorough preparation and direct engagement with stakeholders.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The primary opposition is aimed at the ministry or government that introduced the bill, specifically criticizing the procedural aspect of retroactive implementation and the lack of thorough analysis. While the ministry's efforts to amend the draft were recognized, the final proposal is resolutely rejected because, as they put it, "the numbers just don't quite add up."
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation demonstrates openness to dialogue, referencing multiple meetings with representatives of the ministry and the maritime sector. However, it is emphasized that due to the sector's opposition, a "good agreement" could not be reached, and that companies were forced to accept the "less terrible" option.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is directed towards Estonian maritime transport and the broader competitiveness of the maritime sector, specifically addressing the national economic sector and its transition to new fuels. Specific market participants, such as Tallink, are also mentioned.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize maintaining the competitiveness of market participants and oppose the transfer of costs to consumers ("out of consumers' pockets"). A market-based solution is preferred, and government support measures are criticized for creating a "society of learned helplessness" and weakening the economic model.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Insufficient data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the rejection of this bill, which addresses the enforcement of fees in the maritime sector and the use of the register. The speaker is acting as a resolute opponent of the bill, as it will lead to retroactive obligations and high costs.
2 Speeches Analyzed