Session Profile: Kersti Sarapuu
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
2025-05-13
Political Position
The political focus is directed toward energy and justifying the use of oil shale. The speaker strongly supports the continued use of oil shale, justifying this with technological solutions for reducing the CO2 footprint and obtaining valuable byproducts (e.g., in medicine and household chemicals). The position is optimistic and technology-based, believing that the value of the byproducts balances out the high price of electricity.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the technological aspects of oil shale processing, including methods for reducing the CO2 footprint and the potential for obtaining by-products (household chemicals, medicine). Reference is made to prior, in-depth consultation with scientists within the faction, which lends authority and depth to the subject matter. The economic dimension of energy pricing and alternatives is also discussed.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and inquisitive, addressing the chairperson and the presenter with respect. Logical argumentation is employed, contrasting the high price of electricity with the value of by-products, in order to find a balanced solution (a balance). Finally, a personal conviction regarding the topic's justification is added ("I myself somehow think that it justifies itself").
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Activity Patterns
The data is limited to one question at the plenary session. Previous activity is mentioned, namely the hosting of scientists within the faction, in order to obtain comprehensive information regarding the possibilities of utilizing oil shale.
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative approach is manifested through referencing the faction's internal work and consulting with scientists, demonstrating a willingness to rely on expert knowledge. This current address seeks the presenter's confirmation regarding the proposed balance model.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national energy strategy and the industries involved in oil shale utilization. Although the region isn't specifically named, the emphasis placed on oil shale clearly points to the industrial significance of Ida-Virumaa.
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Economic Views
Economic strategies support industrial innovation and high value-added manufacturing to offset the high cost of energy production. Investments are anticipated in technology that would allow utilizing by-products aimed at various industrial sectors, such as medicine and household chemicals.
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Social Issues
No data available.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on the strategic direction of the energy and industrial sectors, which requires political support for technological solutions and reducing the CO2 footprint. Specific draft laws or amendments were not mentioned.
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