Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Proposal to the Republic's Government to submit an application to the European Commission for the exemption of energy production companies from the obligation to purchase CO2 quotas" (619 OE)
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is on energy policy and its direct impact on consumer prices. The speaker implicitly supports measures that would help lower electricity prices, citing the positive effect of oil shale power on the regional price level. Criticism is also voiced regarding the failure to meet the objectives of the CO2 trading system and its speculative nature, emphasizing a performance-driven framework for policy.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in energy production statistics, citing specific percentages (24% production volume, 17% lower price). Knowledge of the financial aspects of CO2 trading (ETS) is also evident, as they describe quotas as speculative financial instruments.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is analytical and question-driven, focusing on identifying specific quantitative data (price drops and growth in production volume). Formal language and logical argumentation are utilized to emphasize the inefficiency of the CO2 quota system and its economic consequences.
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Activity Patterns
The data is limited to two addresses delivered during the first reading of a single bill at a Riigikogu session, where both interventions were posed as questions to the rapporteur.
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Opposition Stance
Criticism is directed at the CO2 Emission Trading System (ETS), which is considered ineffective in protecting the environment and encourages speculation. The opposing forces are implicitly large corporations and wealthier nations that purchase emission allowances from poorer countries, suggesting a systemic and policy-driven opposition.
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Collaboration Style
Not enough data
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is clearly aimed at the local energy market and price stability, emphasizing the role of oil shale electricity in keeping power prices lower "in this region." Reference is also made to Estonia's high electricity price compared to the rest of Europe.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize the need to reduce regulatory burdens (CO2 quotas) to achieve lower electricity prices and increase domestic production capacity. Concerns are raised about the speculative nature of CO2 quotas, which distorts the market and fails to serve environmental objectives.
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Social Issues
Not enough data
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the Riigikogu draft resolution (619 OE), concerning the exemption of energy producers from the obligation to purchase CO2 quotas. The speaker is essentially a proponent, using questions to underscore the draft's potential positive economic impact (price reduction, growth in production volume).
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