Agenda Profile: Rain Epler
Third Reading of the Bill for the Act Amending the Organization of the Energy Sector Act and Other Acts (356 SE)
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
Political Position
The most important topic is energy policy, where the speaker strongly opposes the promotion of renewable energy (wind, solar). He/She firmly advocates for nuclear energy, deeming it the "absolutely superior" solution. This stance is rooted in policy and values, emphasizing the necessity for a small country to focus on a single energy path, rather than promoting contradictory solutions.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the energy sector, addressing various energy sources (nuclear, wind, solar, gas, oil shale, and coal) and their interdependencies. He employs technical argumentation, clarifying that the advancement of renewable energy necessitates the simultaneous development of other power generation facilities (such as gas or coal plants). Germany's experience is highlighted as a negative example.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is resolute and critical, focusing on logical arguments regarding the contradictions inherent in energy development. The speaker employs folk wisdom ("repetition is the mother of wisdom") and concludes with a direct and intense appeal to vote against the adoption of the law.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker referred to their previous activity, noting that they have repeatedly taken the floor from the Riigikogu rostrum on energy issues. They actively participate in the third readings of legislation.
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Opposition Stance
The main opposition is directed against the law favoring renewable energy (wind and solar) and its supporters, who are accused of promoting contradictory solutions. The criticism is political and intense, asserting that the promotion of renewable energy "throws a wrench in the works" of nuclear energy development.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level (Estonia’s energy policy direction) and on international comparisons (Germany’s coal-fired power stations). Local or regional interests are absent.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives are tied to energy efficiency and stability, prioritizing nuclear power as the unequivocally superior solution. There are no direct positions regarding taxes, trade, or labor.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directly aimed at voting against the adoption of the draft Act (356 SE) amending the Energy Sector Organization Act and other acts. The speaker is a strong opponent of this draft, which promotes renewable energy, while simultaneously advocating for taking the first steps toward the introduction of nuclear energy.
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