Session Profile: Aleksandr Tšaplõgin
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
2025-05-13
Political Position
The political platform emphasizes strong opposition to the high cost of green energy subsidies for consumers, while simultaneously supporting direct democracy through the concept of referendums. These positions are value-based, specifically challenging the opposing party's trust in the public. The core issues are energy policy and the inclusion of the populace in political decision-making.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the energy sector, using specific data on the volume of green energy production and the financial extent of consumer subsidies. It is mentioned that green energy makes up half of the total energy produced, and consumers subsidized it to the tune of 23 million euros.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is confrontational and direct, employing powerful rhetorical questions that challenge the opposing party's motives and capacity for empathy ("Do you not trust your own people?"). The appeals combine logical, data-driven criticism (subsidies) with an emotional defense of the populace.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
According to the data, the activity is limited to the asking of two questions during the plenary session on a single date, May 13, 2025.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The main confrontation is directed at the presenter, who is criticized both for opposing the referendum and for ignoring the burden of consumer subsidization. The criticism is intense and is expressed through direct accusations of disregarding the public and showing a lack of concern for them.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The data provides no information regarding cooperation, willingness to compromise, or a cross-party approach.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, addressing energy and democracy issues that concern the whole of Estonia.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives highlight opposition to the high cost of consumer subsidies aimed at supporting green energy, viewing this as an excessive burden on the public. Concerns are being raised that the total subsidy amount would need to double to achieve a full transition to green energy.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The social focus is directed toward the issue of public trust and the support of direct democracy (referenda). Concern for consumers' financial well-being due to energy prices is also highlighted, using the phrase "our people."
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
Legislative focus is absent, with attention paid instead to broader political directions (the energy transition, the idea of a referendum) and the criticism thereof.
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