Agenda Profile: Toomas Uibo
The Prime Minister's address for 2025 on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the situation of research and development activities and the government's policy in this area).
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker's political focus is on energy policy, strongly advocating for market-based solutions and technology neutrality regarding state subsidies. He/She stresses the necessity for the government (referring to the "government that has undergone repairs") to support the market-based direction and address the social and local issues associated with onshore wind farms.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates specific expertise in the fields of energy and economic policy, employing technical terminology such as "storage," "market-based," "market failure," and "technology-neutral." They distinguish science-based opposition from genuine concerns related to the living environment.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and questioning, starting by thanking the Prime Minister and subsequently posing two specific policy questions. He/She uses a vivid and illustrative example (turbines the height of three Tallinn TV Towers and the actual sound) to underscore the seriousness of local concerns.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker actively responds to pressing current affairs, citing "last night's news" regarding energy issues. Their modus operandi involves direct questioning in parliament following government briefings.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism targets the direction of the government's policy, questioning whether the administration is prepared to offer greater support for market-based solutions. It also criticizes the insufficient cooperation among local governments, which is causing tangible problems for residents.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is polite, thanking the Prime Minister for the presentation, but then poses constructive, yet sharp questions regarding the government's policy and direction. He/She is seeking assistance and solutions from the government to alleviate local concerns.
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Regional Focus
The strong regional focus is centered on local issues arising from the development of onshore wind farms. He/She highlights the lack of cooperation among local governments and the resulting decline in the quality of life for specific communities (namely, noise and the height of the turbines).
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Economic Views
The speaker favors a market-based approach in the energy sector, supporting state intervention only when there is a market failure. They insist that subsidies must be technology-agnostic, signaling a desire to prevent government direction and guarantee competition.
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Social Issues
It focuses on the social and environmental impacts associated with major infrastructure projects, highlighting the genuine noise pollution generated by onshore wind farms. It emphasizes the necessity of assisting individuals who find themselves in difficult circumstances due to planning mistakes.
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Legislative Focus
The priority is making the energy subsidy system more market-based and technology-neutral. There is also a significant focus on improving regulations concerning municipal cooperation and mitigating the impact of establishing wind parks.
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