Session Profile: Madis Kallas

15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session

2025-09-23

Political Position
The political position centers on the origin of the regulations, specifically asking whether the changes stem from Estonia's own practices and visions or if they are primarily dictated by new European Union guidelines concerning the requirements for handling batteries and accumulators. This stance is rather inquisitive, aimed at clarifying the scope of political autonomy within technical legislation. The focus is policy- and regulation-driven.

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the regulatory framework governing the handling of batteries and accumulators, referencing EU requirements and the summary of the draft legislation. The expertise is focused on regulatory compliance and the source analysis of the bill. The technical term "requirements for the handling of batteries and accumulators" is used.

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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, respectful, and directly interrogative, addressing the Minister and the Presiding Officer ("Thank you, good Presiding Officer! Esteemed Minister!"). A logical and fact-based approach is employed to gain clarity regarding the foundations of the bill, without resorting to emotional appeals.

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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is participating in standard parliamentary procedure by submitting a question to the minister, demonstrating a readiness for formal dialogue and information gathering. There is no data available regarding broader cross-party cooperation.

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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level ("from Estonia's own practice") and at the international level (European Union guidelines). There is no reference to a specific local or regional focus.

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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on amendments to the requirements governing the management of batteries and accumulators, driven by new EU mandates. The speaker is acting as an interrogator, seeking clarification on whether the draft legislation stems from a domestic necessity or constitutes the mandatory transposition of an EU directive.

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