Session Profile: Züleyxa Izmailova
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
2024-01-16
Political Position
The speaker strongly supports Bill 346, which proposes amendments to the Water Act, highlighting Estonia's shift toward more sustainable resource utilization. The core focus is water reuse and the circular economy, which is approached from a policy and value perspective, underscoring the critical importance of water as a fundamental resource. The speaker expressed hope that the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) will address circular economy issues even more extensively in the coming years.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a profound understanding of water reuse regulations, referencing European legislation and requirement classes. They cite a specific master’s thesis defended at Tallinn University of Technology, which confirms their specific command of the subject matter and the utilization of academic sources. They emphasize the necessity of establishing new purity classes for the expanded application of water.
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Rhetorical Style
The tone is optimistic, supportive, and pragmatic, expressing "joy" regarding the draft legislation. The address is formal and centers on logical arguments, referencing the specifics of the law and expert opinions. Instead of emotional appeals, fact-based references are utilized (e.g., European legal acts, a master's thesis).
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Activity Patterns
The speaker attended the plenary session to support the draft bill amending the Water Act. Data concerning the frequency or rhythm of other appearances is unavailable.
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The speaker acknowledges the previous speakers and publicly supports Minister Michal's position regarding the establishment of new cleanliness classes. He/She recommends henceforth involving the Estonian Water Association and the Estonian Water Engineers' Union in the legislative process, thereby demonstrating openness to the inclusion of experts and professional associations.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national legislation and its compliance with European law. He/She mentions the Estonian context, pointing to the risk that clean water may not be sufficiently accessible to everyone.
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Economic Views
The speaker supports the principles of the circular economy and the more sustainable use of resources, suggesting a prioritization of long-term sustainability. No direct positions on taxes, expenditures, or trade were offered.
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Social Issues
The speaker emphasizes ensuring human health safety when using recycled water, demanding higher purity standards for use in more sensitive areas. They address the availability of clean water as a fundamental resource, the scarcity of which is already an emerging threat in Estonia.
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Legislative Focus
The main priority is supporting Draft Bill 346 amending the Water Act, in order to promote the sustainable consumption and reuse of water. He/She is acting as a proponent of the bill but is also offering proposals to expand the scope of the law (e.g., creating new purity classes for street washing and the irrigation of energy crops).
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