Session Profile: Aleksandr Tšaplõgin
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-06-18
Political Position
The political position is strongly opposed to the current implementation of the green agenda, which is being labeled a great fraud. The primary focus is on the availability of affordable energy and fair competition, prioritizing these above subsidized schemes. The stance is value-based, emphasizing injustice and the impoverishment of consumers.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of energy policy and subsidy schemes, clarifying the mechanisms for subsidizing electricity generation by consumers and the impact of state guarantees on investments. Emphasis is placed on the competitiveness of oil shale compared to renewable energy, supported by economic arguments.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly combative and accusatory, employing strong terms such as "fraud," "fraudsters," and "allowed access to the feeding trough." The appeal targets both economic logic (competitiveness) and emotions (impoverishment, injustice), while simultaneously maintaining the formal structure of a Riigikogu speech.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The primary conflict is aimed at the government ("this government"), which intends to phase out oil shale, and the businesses accused of enriching themselves with state backing. The criticism is intense, alleging that the opposition is manipulating the smart green energy scheme and engaging in outright deception.
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Collaboration Style
There is no willingness to cooperate on the issue under discussion, as the speaker's faction explicitly refuses to participate in the current green energy scheme, which is considered a fraud. There are no indications of cross-party cooperation.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national energy policy and the competitiveness of the Estonian economy overall. The importance of oil shale as a source of cheap energy is stressed, which indirectly references the Ida-Virumaa industry, but specific regional projects are not mentioned.
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Economic Views
Economic viewpoints stress the importance of fair competition and affordable energy for ensuring economic competitiveness. There is strong opposition to state subsidies and guarantees, which distort the market, create unjust profits, and impoverish consumers.
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Social Issues
The social issue being addressed is the impoverishment of the population and the resulting decline in quality of life, which stems directly from expensive energy costs and dishonest schemes. The objective is to ensure that citizens are not forced to sit in the dark just to save money.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on opposing the existing green agenda and energy policy, particularly regarding the subsidization of renewable energy and the plans for phasing out oil shale. The speaker is a strong opponent of the government's current legislative direction.
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