Session Profile: Tõnis Mölder
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-10-07
Political Position
The most prominent topics are the fiscal transparency of the state budget and the sustainability of dividends from state-owned enterprises (especially RMK). The political stance is moderately critical, demanding a detailed explanation from the minister regarding both the sources of revenue from land clearing fees and the justifications for increasing dividends. Furthermore, solutions are being sought to incentivize renewable energy projects concerning the land clearing fees.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates strong expertise in the areas of public finance, budget planning, and the management of state-owned enterprises, utilizing specific figures and terminology (e.g., 1.87 million euros, the volume of dividends). They are particularly detailed concerning the financial implications of forestry (RMK) and infrastructure projects (Rail Baltic). They demand evidence-based answers regarding whether the dividends originate from increased logging or from accumulated assets.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and data-driven, focusing on specific budget lines and mechanisms. The tone is polite yet demanding toward the Minister, emphasizing the necessity of receiving answers to highly specific and technical questions. The appeals are purely logical and factual, recommending written responses when dealing with complex data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The data is limited to two questions at one plenary session, which suggests activity during the budget discussion phase. The pattern of question submission is detailed and requires ministry-level involvement in data collection.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the government's fiscal policy decisions, particularly concerning the dividends from RMK (State Forest Management Centre) and the forecasting of budget revenues. The opposition is policy- and procedure-based, demanding explanations and justifications rather than resorting to personal attacks. The intensity is moderate, focusing on demanding accountability.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is courteous, involving respectful communication with the minister and the expectation that ministry officials will be engaged to provide detailed data. Furthermore, solutions are being sought regarding incentives for renewable energy projects, which signals an openness to political compromise.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is on national issues, encompassing the state budget, state-owned enterprises (RMK), and major nationwide infrastructure projects, such as Rail Baltic and defense infrastructure. There is no specific local or regional focus.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The economic outlook focuses on fiscal responsibility and the prudent management of state assets, raising doubts about the sustainability of further increasing RMK dividends. Support is also given to renewable energy projects, proposing possible concessions on clearing fees, while differentiating between the contributions of state and private investors.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Not enough data
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is the detailed scrutiny of the 2026 national budget and associated financial mechanisms (deforestation fees, dividends). The speaker acts as a critical assessor of the government's financial plan, concentrating on the distribution of budget revenues and the profits of state-owned enterprises.
2 Speeches Analyzed