Agenda Profile: Yoko Alender
First reading of the Bill on the Amendment of the Earth Crust Act, the Land Cadastre Act, and the State Assets Act (Development of renewable energy production in an area with a mining permit) (698 SE)
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political stance is moderately supportive of Draft Bill 698 SE, which addresses the development of renewable energy generation in areas with existing mining permits and the restoration of peat mining sites. The focus is on policy implementation and creating technical solutions (e.g., multi-purpose land use), while emphasizing a consensus-based process. The position is distinctly policy- and procedure-driven.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of mineral resources and environmental law, detailing the multipurpose use of areas holding mining permits and the simplified procedure for the reclamation of peat mines. Specific terminology, such as "reclamation conditions" and "additional option," is employed, referencing the adequacy of the Environmental Board's oversight. The expertise lies in accurately conveying the technical discussions that took place within the commission.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, neutral, and procedural, characteristic of a commission rapporteur. The focus is on a logical and fact-based summary of the commission's deliberations, the questions raised, and the consensus decisions reached. Emotional appeals are absent; the emphasis is placed on the transparent description of the procedure.
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Activity Patterns
The activities involve participating in the Environment Committee meeting on September 22nd, where the bill was discussed with the Minister and ministry officials. The primary activity is fulfilling the role of rapporteur at the Riigikogu plenary session on October 15th, presenting the committee's decisions. This work is connected to completing the stages of the legislative procedure.
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Opposition Stance
There is no direct opposition, as the committee's decisions were reached by consensus. The speaker conveys constructive concerns raised by other committee members (e.g., Andres Metsoja's concern regarding the opportunity for local residents to intervene, and Tiit Maran's questions about the sufficiency of the remediation conditions).
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is highly consensual and open, emphasizing internal commission unanimity when proceeding with the draft bill and appointing the rapporteur. Regarding the future, it was recommended that other interest groups and local authorities also be included in the procedure, indicating a readiness for broader collaboration.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national legislative amendments concerning the subsurface and the management of state assets. Local interests are indirectly affected, emphasizing the need to preserve the ability of local residents to intervene through the planning and building permits for areas with mining permits.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives advocate for simplifying regulations to encourage the commercial production of renewable energy on mining sites, thereby generating new economic opportunities. Furthermore, support is provided for assisting peat producers by enabling them to carry out the partial remediation of former mining areas.
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Social Issues
Insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on Draft Bill 698 SE, which aims to develop renewable energy production in areas holding mining permits and simplify the reclamation of peat mining sites. The speaker supports the bill's proceedings and is acting as the rapporteur, helping to finalize the first reading.
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