Agenda Profile: Urmas Reinsalu

The political focus centers on the lack of transparency in the energy sector's decision-making processes and the absence of analytical justification for the government's proposed 2.6 billion euro offshore wind farm subsidy project. The speaker is vehemently opposed to major financial and economic decisions that are rushed and lack public legitimacy, demanding that priority be given to long-term energy policy choices (the Energy Sector Development Plan). This stance is highly critical of the government's governance capability and the Prime Minister's evasion of responsibility. The criticism is primarily procedural and results-oriented, highlighting corruption risks and a crisis of confidence.

The speaker demonstrates deep expertise in the field of energy and financial policy, focusing on the details of the offshore wind farm project, including the 2.6 billion euro subsidy and the procedures for applying for state aid approval. Specific terminology is used (e.g., "indexing," "nominal sum," "discounting"), and the lack of analytical source data underpinning these decisions is emphasized. Particular emphasis is placed on the need to know what source data the Prime Minister relied on to predict the price of electricity for 2035 with an accuracy of one-tenth of a cent.

The rhetorical style is demanding, confrontational, and accusatory, directed especially at the Prime Minister, who is accused of evading answers and providing zero information ("zero bits of information"). The speaker repeatedly employs rhetorical questions and stresses logical consistency, referencing the Prime Minister's previous resolute position that opponents of the project desire chaos. The tone is formal yet emotionally charged, underscoring the gravity of the issue and its societal acuity.

The speaker's course of action focuses on holding the government accountable through Parliament, submitting an interpellation on February 27th and criticizing the Prime Minister for a nearly two-month delay in responding. Earlier government sessions (18 times) dedicated to discussing the topic are also noted, and the government is further criticized for rushing the 2.6 billion euro low-bid tender process in April.

The primary opponents are the Prime Minister and former leaders of the ruling parties, who face sharp criticism for rushing energy-related decisions, failing to provide an analytical basis, and misleading the public. The criticism targets the government's management philosophy and its avoidance of accountability. Furthermore, the firing of a Ministry of Climate official for speaking the truth is also condemned. The speaker supports their critique by referencing the views of business organizations, energy experts, and entrepreneurs.

The speaker acts on behalf of the questioners, indicating cooperation with other members of parliament to demand clarity and answers from the government. There is absolutely no reference to seeking compromise with the government; the focus is on demanding accountability and the complete suspension of the decisions.

The focus is entirely on national energy policy, energy supply security, and the level of electricity prices across Estonia. It is mentioned that these decisions impact energy security and consumer costs over a generational perspective, but there is no specific regional emphasis.

Economic viewpoints are strongly critical of extensive state subsidization (€2.6 billion), especially when it lacks analytical justification, viewing it as a significant burden on consumers and businesses. The necessity of market forces and reliable financial management is emphasized, and questions are raised regarding which indexation method would not impose a greater obligation on consumers.

Not enough data.

The legislative focus centers on the requirement to suspend major energy-related decisions until the Energy Economy Development Plan has been drafted and publicly debated. Administrative issues are also emphasized, such as applying for state aid authorization from the European Commission's Directorate-General for Competition and preparing the planning documentation for a nuclear power plant.