Agenda Profile: Urmas Reinsalu
Inquiry Regarding Cooperation Between the Baltic States in Ensuring Energy Security (No. 679)
2025-02-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political emphasis is placed on energy security and cooperation among the Baltic states, which is deemed essential and without alternative, given their integration into the Nord Pool energy market. The focus is on policy planning, demanding concrete factual input data and long-term forecasts from governments extending to 2035, particularly concerning the proportion of renewable energy.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates deep expertise in the energy sector, utilizing technical terminology such as the Nord Pool market area and the renewable energy sector. He/She demands specific factual input data and quantitative forecasts from the governments regarding the Baltic states' 2035 consumption volume and the share of renewable energy. He/She also refers to specific planned procurements in other Baltic states (Lithuania).
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and fact-centric, focusing on the demand for specific data and indicators. The speaker poses questions in a structured manner, emphasizing a logical approach and requiring answers that are based on factual source data.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker was actively involved in preparing the query, mentioning that he provided Mr. Laats with additional information in the course of his work. This indicates active participation in parliamentary procedures and the completion of necessary groundwork.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the government (the Prime Minister) and concerns the factual basis of the final indicators relied upon by the government when planning energy solutions. The objection is data-driven and challenging, demanding explanations and precise figures.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker referenced collaboration with a colleague (Mr. Laats), to whom he provided additional information while preparing the inquiry. This demonstrates a willingness for internal cooperation within the scope of the work processes.
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Regional Focus
A strong regional focus is placed on cooperation among the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania) in ensuring energy security and within the common Nord Pool energy area. The need to take into account the decisions made by the governments of all three countries and planned projects (e.g., the Lithuanian wind farm tender) is emphasized.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives focus on strategic energy planning, market integration (Nord Pool), and investments in renewable energy. The need to know exact consumption figures and to plan long-term solutions until 2035 is emphasized.
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Social Issues
Insufficient data
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on holding the government accountable and, through an official inquiry, scrutinizing the foundational data underpinning strategic energy policy decisions. The objective is to ensure that the government's planning is based on accurate facts, especially concerning the 2035 energy targets.
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