Session Profile: Rain Epler
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
2024-11-05
Political Position
The political focus is on energy supply security and the competitiveness of electricity prices. The speaker criticizes the government's excessive optimism and calls for a serious long-term plan that would guarantee both supply and a competitive price. This stance is strongly oppositional and is aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of the government's activities.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in energy policy and infrastructure matters, citing the fourth Estonia-Latvia connection and the uncertainty surrounding the Sõrve connection. They use technical terms such as "security of supply" and "competitiveness" and mention the debate held by the Economic Affairs Committee. They also highlight Eesti Energia's warning regarding a potential energy deficit should external connections be disrupted.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical, skeptical, and demanding, expressing surprise at the Prime Minister's optimistic tone. The speaker accuses the government of living in a world where "everything is already just fine," and uses questions to demand a serious approach and a concrete plan.
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Activity Patterns
This is a question addressed to the Prime Minister during the plenary session of the Riigikogu. The speaker refers to previous activity and information gathering within the Economic Affairs Committee, where the topic of the Estonia-Latvia connection was discussed.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponent is the Prime Minister and the government, who are criticized for unrealistic optimism, the use of slogans, and the lack of a serious long-term plan regarding energy issues. The criticism is aimed at the substance of the policy and the effectiveness of the government's actions.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on ensuring national energy supply security and strengthening international connections (specifically Estonia-Latvia). The Sõrve connection is mentioned, which points to a specific regional infrastructure project, but the overarching concern remains the competitiveness of Estonian industry.
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Economic Views
Economic views strongly emphasize the critical role that competitive electricity pricing plays in ensuring the overall competitiveness of industry and the economy. The speaker is concerned about the negative impact of high energy prices and is calling on the government to move toward a more competitive direction.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on overseeing government policy and requiring concrete plans within the energy sector. The speaker referenced the discussion of the topic within the Economic Affairs Committee, which indicates a direct connection to the legislative work process.
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