Agenda Profile: Tarmo Tamm
Draft law (667 SE) for the third reading amending the Atmosphere Protection Act and other laws (partial transposition of amendments to the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Directive)
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The political position is strongly pro-EU and supportive of environmental regulation, emphasizing Estonia's active participation in European Union processes. The speaker views the transition away from fossil fuels and the move toward a cleaner environment as both economically beneficial and geopolitically necessary. This stance is based on core values (a democratic state, clean air) and specific policy implementation (the transposition of the EU directive).
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the European Union Emissions Trading System (ETS) Directive and its implementation in maritime shipping. They use specific terminology (CO2 emissions, partial transposition of the Directive) and refer to the equal application of the regulation and an external support mechanism (aid from the Swiss government).
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, optimistic, and persuasive, urging everyone to support the bill. Emphasis is placed on logical arguments that link environmental policy with economic benefits and security (specifically, dependence on dictatorial states). The opposition's claims are briefly and concretely refuted.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
He/She opposes the opposition, which claims the bill is detrimental and unfair to businesses. The criticism is politically motivated, as the speaker asserts that these claims "are fortunately not true." The disagreement is focused on refuting the claims rather than being a personal attack.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker calls upon all colleagues to support the draft bill, emphasizing the crucial importance of adopting a joint decision. International cooperation and support, facilitated by the Swiss government, were mentioned, highlighting an openness to external partnership.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on international and national topics, emphasizing Estonia's role in the European Union and maritime shipping regulation. It is mentioned that the regulation is suitable for all major companies operating in the Estonian shipping sector.
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Economic Views
Supports regulations that are economically beneficial, promoting the transition to a bioeconomy and a cleaner environment. Considers it important to ensure stability and equal competitive rules for Estonia's larger shipping companies in other member states. Supports market-based solutions that allow for the reduction of fees by transitioning towards lower emissions.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is supporting and passing Bill 667 SE (the transposition of the Directive on the Greenhouse Gas Emission Trading System). The objective is to regulate CO2 emissions in European maritime transport and ensure a level playing field for Estonian companies. The speaker is a strong proponent of the bill.
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