Agenda Profile: Yoko Alender
Draft law amending the Atmosphere Protection Act (393 SE) – Second Reading
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position focuses heavily on establishing legal clarity within the Ambient Air Protection Act, particularly concerning the application of the noise target value. Support is given to a political framework that addresses the issue raised by the Chancellor of Justice and ensures the proper implementation of the law. This constitutes a policy- and procedure-centric approach aimed at eliminating implementation challenges.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the field of environmental law and planning, utilizing precise terminology such as 'noise target value' and 'limit value'. They are capable of explaining the practical challenges of implementing the law, for instance, defining the scope of a developer's liability for traffic noise. Furthermore, the speaker references the role of the Ministry of Climate in refining measurement standards and the endorsement of the Chancellor of Justice's position.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, substantive, and procedure-centric, focusing on explaining the background of the draft legislation and the procedural steps taken. The speaker relies on logical arguments and facts, referencing specific dates, committee meetings, and the position of the Chancellor of Justice. Emotional or personal appeals are absent; the emphasis is solely on conveying information.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is an active legislator, having been appointed the lead rapporteur for the draft bill and presenting the committee's decision to the Riigikogu to discontinue the second reading. He describes the committee's workflow in detail, mentioning three sittings (in April and May) and the hearing of interest groups.
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Opposition Stance
Not enough data.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker emphasizes cooperation, mentioning the hearing of interest groups and the substantive consideration of the amendment proposals put forward by Riigikogu member Priit Sibul. Furthermore, a procedural motion is being made to suspend the reading in order to give other Riigikogu members the opportunity to submit proposals regarding the new version, which demonstrates openness to input.
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Regional Focus
There is not enough data.
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Economic Views
Economic considerations indirectly relate to the regulation of development activities, stressing the necessity of creating legal certainty so that developers are not held responsible for external noise (such as traffic). This supports clear and equitable regulations within the planning process, which is crucial for defining the scope of developers' liability.
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Social Issues
Not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is the amendment of the Atmospheric Air Protection Act (Bill 393 SE) to better define and implement the noise target value. The speaker is the chief rapporteur of the bill, who is managing the process and emphasizing the establishment of legal clarity when planning noise-sensitive areas.
3 Speeches Analyzed