Agenda Profile: Marek Reinaas
Second reading of the draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (556 SE)
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position concerns the draft amendment to the Electricity Market Act (556 SE), focusing on the accuracy of the costs and figures presented by the opposing side. This stance is strongly fact-based and aimed at correcting the opponent's mathematical errors, emphasizing that numbers "generally do not lie."
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in mathematics and handling large numbers, particularly when calculating costs in the energy sector (megawatts, terawatts, billions). They use specific calculations (38,000 times 2 million) and stress the need to clarify the mathematics.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is analytical and direct, focusing on logical and mathematical arguments. The tone towards the opponent is slightly superior and didactic, emphasizing the necessity of getting the numbers straight while strictly avoiding emotional appeals.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively involved in the legislative process (Draft Bill 556 SE, second reading). They mention that they always attend the chamber to listen to Mr. Reinsalu’s speeches, which points to regular and attentive participation in the debates, particularly after the opposing side has taken the floor.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponent is Urmas Reinsalu, whose criticism focuses on the inaccuracy and mathematical errors in the numerical claims he presented. The dispute is intense, as specific calculations are being corrected to demonstrate the opponent's error regarding the order of magnitude of the costs (76 billion, not tens of millions).
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is collaborating with colleagues, approvingly referencing Mario Kadastik, who had previously clarified the figures and the underlying logic. This demonstrates reliance on and a shared position within their political group, thereby avoiding repetition of the subject matter.
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Regional Focus
There is not enough data.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives focus on fiscal accuracy and the assessment of major expenditures, stressing the necessity of correctly calculating sums that run into the billions. They emphasize that the cost for 2 terawatts is 76 billion euros, not tens of millions, highlighting the critical importance of fiscal discipline and precision.
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Social Issues
Insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the draft Act amending the Electricity Market Act (Bill 556 SE), the second reading of which the speaker will be participating in. The objective is to ensure that the costs associated with the draft Act are presented accurately in the public debate, thereby safeguarding the numerical foundation of the bill.
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