Session Profile: Urve Tiidus
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session
2024-03-07
Political Position
The political focus is clearly directed at the energy sector, emphasizing the necessity of increasing the share of renewable electricity and attracting new consumers to Estonia. Crucially, there is also the need for the future-oriented development of the electricity grid, particularly in the direction of Western Estonia and the islands. The political framework itself is primarily policy- and results-driven, aiming to find practical solutions and strategies.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates deep expertise in the energy sector, addressing both renewable energy policy and the technical aspects and timelines of electricity grid development (e.g., the 2035 perspective). Furthermore, they show interest in the work and influence of international energy organizations (the World Energy Council), specifically seeking concrete examples of their results.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly formal, polite, and question-oriented, respectfully addressing both ministers and experts ("Esteemed Chairman! Esteemed Minister!"). The focus is on acquiring logical and detail-based information, seeking clarification regarding strategies, recipients, and investment interest.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is active in plenary sessions, asking questions and participating in three separate debates on a single day, all of which concern energy and infrastructure.
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Opposition Stance
Not enough data
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is open and information-seeking, involving direct contact with ministers and field experts to gain clarity on political strategies and development plans. The objective is to find the best ways for the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) to contribute to attracting new consumers.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is on developing the electricity grid in West Estonia and the islands, with a perspective extending to 2035, emphasizing the need for preparations and investments. There is also international interest in the global work of the World Energy Council.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives are focused on economic growth and attracting investments, emphasizing the need to increase the share of renewable energy in order to draw new consumers to Estonia. Support is provided for the development of strategic infrastructure and the promotion of investment interest.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Not enough data
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on overseeing policy implementation and strategic planning, particularly concerning the development of the electricity grid and boosting the share of renewable energy. The speaker believes the Riigikogu has the potential to conduct lobbying efforts aimed at attracting new customers.
3 Speeches Analyzed