Agenda Profile: Rain Epler
Interpellation concerning the construction of a nuclear power plant (No. 41)
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Political Position
The political focus is directed toward energy security and maintaining dispatchable capacity. The speaker emphasizes the need to extend the operational expectation for Eesti Energia's 1000 MW capacity, as alternatives are not anticipated until at least 2030. This stance is strongly policy- and results-based, stressing the necessity of addressing the problems highlighted by the National Audit Office.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of energy policy and security, using technical terms such as "dispatchable capacity" and referring to a 1000-megawatt capacity. This expertise is based on specific deadlines (2026, 2030) and the conclusions drawn by the National Audit Office.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and direct, posing a specific question to the Prime Minister regarding the political plan. The tone is concerned and stresses urgency, referencing logical arguments and institutional warnings.
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Activity Patterns
Based on the data, this concerns a single appearance at a Riigikogu session within the framework of an interpellation directed at the executive branch.
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Opposition Stance
The confrontation is aimed at the government/prime minister, indirectly criticizing their inaction or lack of clarity regarding the extension of a critical energy component. The criticism is policy-driven and zeroes in on the absence of plans in a situation where the National Audit Office has already highlighted the issue.
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Collaboration Style
There is not enough data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is national, addressing both the expectation for Eesti Energia (as a state enterprise) to maintain capacity and the broader issue of nationwide energy security.
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Economic Views
The economic perspective stresses the need for state intervention and stability within the energy sector, supporting the preservation of existing high capacity via the owner's expectations. The objective is to guarantee the security and controllability of energy supplies.
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Social Issues
There is not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed toward the accountability and plans of the executive branch (the Prime Minister) concerning the extension of energy production requirements for the state-owned enterprise. The speaker is acting as the initiator, posing a demanding question through a formal parliamentary query.
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