Agenda Profile: Riina Solman
Overview of the state of Research and Development and government policy in this field.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political position centers on strong opposition to the implementation of the Just Transition Fund (ÕÜF), which they consider a complete failure. The speaker is demanding active measures from the government to secure special derogations for Estonia in the oil shale chemistry sector, with the goal of elevating the regional industry to a new level. This stance is heavily geared toward criticizing the efficacy of the current government’s actions and overall policy performance.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the industry and research and development of Ida-Viru County, specifically referencing the laboratories of the TTÜ Ida-Viru County College and the valorization of oil shale. Specific terms are used, such as "oil shale chemical industry," "mineral resource," and "Just Transition Fund framework." The expertise focuses on the impact of regulatory frameworks on regional industry.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, yet sharply critical and demanding, posing direct questions to the Prime Minister regarding accountability and future steps. Logical appeals are employed, highlighting the failure of the fund's framework and the loss of hundreds of jobs in Ida-Virumaa. The tone is concerned and urgent, calling for political direction for officials.
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Activity Patterns
The data indicates participation in the Riigikogu session on January 23, 2024, where a question was presented regarding government policy on research and development and regional development.
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Opposition Stance
The primary opposition is aimed at the government and the prime minister, who are being criticized for the failure of the Just Transition Fund framework and for allowing the industry in Ida-Virumaa to decline. The criticism is policy-driven and intense, demanding concrete political directives for officials to secure exemptions.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker refers to previous cooperation with the Prime Minister ("When we were in government together"), but the current interaction is confrontational and demanding. There is no information regarding current inter-party cooperation or willingness to compromise.
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Regional Focus
The focus is heavily regional, concentrating on preserving industry and jobs in Ida-Virumaa. Kohtla-Järve and the TTÜ Ida-Virumaa College are specifically mentioned, and the need to support the oil shale chemical industry is emphasized, rather than steering the region toward the creative economy.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives strongly support the valorization of local mineral resources and the development of traditional industry in Ida-Viru County. The speaker opposes job losses and calls for specific regulatory exemptions to ensure the sustainability and advancement of the oil shale chemical industry.
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Social Issues
Among the social issues highlighted are job losses in Ida-Virumaa and the associated socio-economic instability. The speaker opposes pivoting toward the creative economy if it cannot replace the hundreds of lost industrial jobs.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed at demanding political guidance and action from the government in order to secure specific exceptions for Estonia within international rules (the ÕÜF framework) concerning the oil shale chemistry sector. The objective is to amend the regulatory framework that currently impedes the industry's growth.
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