Agenda Profile: Züleyxa Izmailova
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Water Act (346 SE)
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political focus is on environmental sustainability and the prudent use of resources, considering water a core resource. The speaker strongly supports the draft amendment to the Water Act (346 SE), viewing it as a significant step toward the circular economy in Estonia. This position is policy- and value-based, underscoring Estonia's progress on crucial issues.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates specific knowledge regarding water reuse and the circular economy, citing European legal acts and the necessity of establishing new purity classifications. This expertise is further substantiated by the mention of a master's thesis from Tallinn University of Technology and professors (Ringa Raudla), which the speaker recommends to interested parties.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is optimistic and supportive, emphasizing Estonia's progress on important issues ("it is a joy to note"). The rhetoric is formal and logic-based, relying on legal details, European law, and academic sources. Technical language is used, such as "classes of requirements" and "energy scrub."
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The speaker supports the previous speakers and Minister Michal's views, and emphasizes the need to involve the Estonian Water Association and the Estonian Water Engineers' Union in the legislative process in the future. This indicates a desire to broaden expert engagement, although he/she notes that this was not done this time.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level (sustainable use of Estonian resources) and the international level (EU legal acts). The threat to the availability of clean water in Estonia is mentioned, emphasizing the domestic importance of the issue.
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Economic Views
The economic perspective highlights the importance of the circular economy and the sustainable use of resources, viewing this as a crucial step for Estonia. No specific positions regarding taxes, the budget, or trade are put forward.
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Social Issues
The social focus is directed toward public health and safety, requiring higher purity standards for reclaimed water in more sensitive areas to ensure human health safety. Furthermore, the threat to the availability of clean water in Estonia is also emphasized.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative priority is supporting Bill 346 SE, which proposes amendments to the Water Act, the aim of which is to promote water reuse. The speaker is acting as a proponent and hopes to address circular economy issues even more extensively in the Riigikogu in the coming years by expanding the potential uses for reclaimed water (e.g., street washing).
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