Agenda Profile: Madis Kallas
Draft Law Amending the Waste Act (676 SE) – First Reading
2025-09-23
15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker is focusing on identifying the underlying reasons for the draft legislation, by asking whether the amendments stem from new European Union requirements concerning the handling of batteries and accumulators, or from Estonian domestic practice. The position taken is investigative and policy-driven, highlighting the significance of the legislative source. The objective is to clarify whether this constitutes the transposition of a mandatory EU directive or a reform initiated by Estonia itself.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of amendments to the Waste Act, specifically concerning the requirements for handling batteries and accumulators. Competence is reflected in the ability to differentiate between EU guidelines and Estonia's domestic requirements, as well as the capacity to reference the summary of the draft bill. The subject matter is specific environmental and waste management regulation.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and respectful, addressing the presiding officer and the minister directly. The rhetoric is purely question-based and logical, focusing on ascertaining the facts without resorting to emotional appeals. Clear and official language is employed.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national legislation ("based on Estonia's own practice") and the international level ("specifically, the European Union's requirements for handling new batteries and accumulators"). There is no reference to specific regional or local issues.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative priority is the amendments to the Waste Act (Bill 676 SE), which concern the requirements for the management of batteries and accumulators. The speaker’s role is to clarify whether the draft legislation was initiated to fulfill EU obligations or based on domestic needs.
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