Session Profile: Siim Pohlak
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
2024-12-18
Political Position
The political stance expresses strong opposition to the state's plans to build large wind farms in the immediate vicinity of settlements, emphasizing the concerns of local residents and their right to halt the process. The speaker calls into question the state's planning decisions that prioritize placing wind turbines close to residential areas, with the focus being on the efficacy of the policy and the protection of the living environment.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise on the negative impacts of wind turbines, citing specific data regarding civil radio interference and the exceeding of electric field strength standards. He/She quotes cases registered by the Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority (TTJA) where the interference extended up to 16 kilometers away.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is direct, demanding, and sustained, particularly in its criticism of the minister's response, stressing that the core issue of the question has been sidestepped. It employs both emotional appeal (concerns regarding the local area) and logical argumentation, incorporating technical data concerning the disruptions.
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Activity Patterns
There is insufficient data on the frequency or rhythm of appearances; we can see two questions addressed to the minister during one plenary session.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the state's planning policy and the minister, criticizing the state's preference for establishing wind farms close to large residential areas. The criticism is policy-driven, repeatedly questioning why the state selects such locations, and suspecting that this causes interference with human health and technical equipment.
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Collaboration Style
Not enough data
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Regional Focus
The speaker focuses heavily on regional issues, highlighting the concerns of Kose Parish and its 1,500 residents regarding the location of the wind turbines selected by the state, which is situated just a couple of kilometers from the settlement.
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Economic Views
Economic viewpoints are not directly presented, but the speaker questions the economic benefit if it is achieved at the expense of residents' health and the living environment. They criticize the implication that "money will come and everything will be great," while ignoring the negative impacts.
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Social Issues
The primary social concern revolves around the health and well-being of residents, highlighting the potential impact of disturbances caused by wind turbines on both human health and household appliances. Furthermore, the right of local people to intervene in national planning processes is also stressed.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on the national planning process and the opportunities local people have to stop it, specifically by asking the minister what legal options exist to halt the process in Kose Parish.
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