Agenda Profile: Anti Poolamets
Inquiry regarding offshore wind farms (no. 722)
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political platform is vehemently opposed to the government's green transition and the subsidization of offshore wind farms, labeling it a corrupt and unsustainable subsidy racket. The critique targets both economic inefficiency and a fundamental lack of democracy, drawing comparisons between the government's activities and the Soviet Union's planning committee. The primary focus is protecting taxpayer funds and rejecting these fantastical schemes, stressing that the projects are completely unviable without ongoing support.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge of the financial data of specific wind farm developers (OÜ Kirsimäe, OÜ Gottlieb), highlighting their low sales revenue (e.g., 1,655 euros). Specific energy units are used (megawatts, terawatt-hours), and historical parallels are referenced (the 1980 Plan Committee, the 1999 NRG Energy case). The focus is on analyzing financial transparency and project viability, emphasizing the magnitude of liquidation costs.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is extremely combative, sarcastic, and accusatory, employing strong negative metaphors such as "tankists," "traveling circus," and "pyramid scheme." Emotional appeals are linked to the loss of taxpayer money and the return of Soviet-era utopias. The speaker uses historical parallels to discredit the government's actions and poses many rhetorical questions.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker actively participates in parliamentary inquiries and cites meetings with concerned residents living in wind farm areas. This pattern demonstrates a focus on critically monitoring government actions and voicing community concerns. Previous popular initiatives (163,000 signatures against NRG Energy) are also mentioned as a precedent.
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Opposition Stance
The main adversaries are the government and the ministers (especially Keldo), who are accused of arrogance, violating democracy, and wasting taxpayer money. The criticism is directed both at political corruption (proxies, shell companies) and at historical parallels with the Soviet Planning Committee. The confrontation is intense and uncompromising, demanding the halting of projects and that the government foot the bill for the taxpayer.
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Collaboration Style
There isn't enough information. The speaker emphasizes the opposition of the people and communities to the government's plans, but does not mention cooperation with other parliamentary parties or colleagues.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is broad, encompassing both national subsidies and the specific areas where the wind farms are situated. Specific mention is made of the Saare Wind project, Ida-Virumaa (where a wind turbine burned down), and Emajõe Street (the location of a questionable company). Emphasis is placed on the concerns of local communities and their right to raise questions.
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Economic Views
The economic views expressed are strongly opposed to state intervention and subsidies, emphasizing that the entire economy cannot simply revolve around a subsidy merry-go-round. Warnings are issued regarding the waste of taxpayer money and the prospect of Europe’s most expensive electricity, with the project being labeled a pyramid scheme. They demand financial discipline and caution that the liquidation costs associated with these projects will drive local municipalities into bankruptcy.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue revolves around protecting the rights of citizens and communities in the face of large-scale government projects. The speaker criticized the government's high-handedness toward local residents, stressing that the concerns of the citizenry are justified and that democracy cannot be a one-way street, citing the minister's threats.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is aimed at challenging the existing regulatory framework that allows shell companies to apply for hundreds of millions in subsidies. Accountability is demanded for the liquidation costs of the projects, and the government's haste in constructing wind farms is criticized.
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