Agenda Profile: Kersti Sarapuu
Debate on the matter of national importance initiated by the Isamaa faction, titled "Estonia in Economic Recession. What is to be done?"
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is on mitigating the economic downturn by resolving the energy crisis. The speaker urgently calls on the government to develop an action plan to ensure a competitive electricity price for businesses through the use of dispatchable capacity. This stance is strongly policy- and results-driven, emphasizing the state's responsibility for long-term supply security. The criticism targets regulatory issues that impede competitiveness.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the energy sector, addressing technical terminology such as dispatchable capacity and the operational logic of the Nord Pool exchange. He analyzes in detail the effect of the market deficit on price formation, noting the twentyfold price volatility observed in January. Furthermore, he explains the rationale behind the green transition and the impact of emissions trading on the growing energy deficit in the region.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is analytical, formal, and pressing, emphasizing the necessity of rapid action ("to be developed without delay"). The speaker employs logical arguments (challenging the Nord Pool logic) and appeals to the responsibility of elected representatives for the long-term development of Estonian industry and economy. The tone is serious and centers on a deep analysis of the issues.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is participating in the Riigikogu debate on a matter of significant national importance and refers to the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, which was introduced that same morning, concerning the long-term energy security plan.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is primarily directed at the abnormal operating logic of the Nord Pool exchange, which has created "roller coasters," and the direction of European emissions trading. A direct political opponent is not named, but it is emphasized that government policy must be based on competitive energy prices.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is cooperative, praising the Isamaa faction's report for its deep analysis ("I wholeheartedly support your report"). He/She stresses the shared responsibility of people's representatives in achieving strategic goals, pointing to a readiness for cross-party action.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national level (the Estonian economy and industry) and extends more broadly to the regional and European context, particularly concerning the energy deficit and the functioning of the Nord Pool exchange.
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Economic Views
Economic views are strongly pro-enterprise, stressing that a competitive energy price is a prerequisite for the development of Estonian industry and the economy. It supports the consideration of regulatory measures (changing Nord Pool rules) to ensure economic stability and competitiveness.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative priority is the development of a long-term energy security plan and action plan, focusing on dispatchable capacity and competitive energy pricing. The speaker, acting as the initiator, referenced the draft resolution of the Riigikogu (Parliament) that had been submitted for proceedings earlier that morning, outlining the state’s key action points.
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