By Agendas: Yoko Alender

Total Agendas: 17

Fully Profiled: 17

2025-10-15
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)

The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

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).
2025-10-15
First Reading of the Draft Act amending the Protection of Ambient Air Act and other Acts (Transposition of Amendments to the Renewable Energy Directive) (697 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

While there is no direct confrontation, the speaker raised concerns that some commission members had about the assurances provided by the officials. The criticism is aimed at resolving this uncertainty and verifying the facts, rather than targeting a political opponent.
2025-09-23
Draft Law Amending the Waste Act (676 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session

There is no criticism directed at specific opponents or political groups. The focus is on solving systemic problems, such as the duplication of laws and the need to reduce strategic dependence on China for critical raw materials.
2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The opposition is aimed at specific procedural proposals, such as attempts to alter the agenda. The criticism is purely procedural and expresses the faction's position, without being personal or politically wide-ranging.
2025-06-16
Draft law amending the Waste Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (657 SE) – first reading

XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting

The criticism is aimed at existing systemic shortcomings, such as inadequate recycling capacity, opaque reporting, and environmental disasters (for example, the 11 separate fires at the Uikala landfill). Furthermore, common myths are being debunked, such as the assertion that source separation is pointless because everything gets incinerated regardless. They also push back against claims that the generation of household waste has decreased due to the economic downturn.
2025-06-12
Draft law amending the Radiation Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (573 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

There is no opposition; the speaker is concentrating on resolving disagreements between specialists, not political criticism.
2025-06-04
Draft law amending the Environmental Levies Act (615 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker sharply criticizes the bill's initiators, accusing them of engaging in an ideological battle against renewable energy and of introducing the bill simply "to muddy the waters." He faults the initiators for not wanting cheap electricity and argues that their proposal lacks real evidence regarding environmental impact. He also criticizes the "itinerant protesters" who surfaced following the local elections, claiming they obstruct the participation of people with genuine concerns.
2025-06-04
Draft law amending the Atmosphere Protection Act (393 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Not enough data.
2025-05-21
The Minister of Energy and Environment's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The opposition is aimed at false claims and narratives circulating in the chamber, particularly concerning the excessive expansion of nature conservation and the promise of free electricity paid for by state funds. The criticism is also directed at previous forestry management practices, which drew the attention of the National Audit Office and resulted in an EU infringement procedure. The criticism is substantive and policy-based, not personal.
2025-05-15
Draft law (610 SE) for amending the Nature Conservation Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (Nature assessment) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The criticism is directed at those responsible for past mistakes, who permitted logging in Natura areas in a manner indistinguishable from commercial forestry operations, thereby creating false expectations among forest owners. The speaker sharply condemns those who use inappropriate parallels with the 1940s during the debate, calling it unsuitable for this chamber.
2025-05-14
Draft law amending the Hunting Act (553 SE) – Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

There is no direct criticism aimed at opponents or opposition groups. On the contrary, the speaker uses the opportunity to highlight successful cooperation between the opposition and the coalition.
2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (555 SE) - third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The opposition is directly criticizing the Isamaa party for opposing the island operation bill, claiming that this would lead to a threefold increase in peak load prices. Furthermore, false claims presented by the deputy chairman of the Economic Affairs Committee regarding the ratification of the Paris Climate Agreement by India and China are being refuted. The criticism is policy-based and intense, focusing on highlighting the negative consequences stemming from the opponents' positions.
2025-04-23
Second reading of the draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (555 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The main opponent is the Isamaa Party, which is being criticized for proposing to halt the proceedings of the draft bill. The speaker calls this action "highly symbolic," thereby questioning the party's consistency when addressing the issue of oil shale. The criticism targets political consistency and procedural obstruction.
2024-06-14
First Reading of the Draft Act (457 SE) on the Amendment of the Government of the Republic Act and Consequently Amending Other Acts (Reorganization of the Land Board into the Land and Spatial Planning Board)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session

No direct criticism is leveled at the opposition, although the absence of three opposition members (Rain Epler, Andres Metsoja, Evelin Poolamets) from the committee meeting is mentioned. The speaker confirms that the opposition has been substantively included in the process.
2024-04-18
Discussion of the matter of significant national importance, initiated by the Environmental Committee, titled "The necessity and possibilities of introducing nuclear energy in Estonia"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The criticism targets previous political skepticism and opposition that led to the stalling of renewable energy investments over the last decade. Analysis models that incorporate burning wood in large boilers are also criticized, as this is deemed unrealistic and a low value-added application.
2024-04-09
Report by the Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

No opposition or criticism is being voiced; this is a constructive question seeking clarity regarding the ministry's action plan and objectives.
2024-03-07
Debate on the matter of national importance, "The Future of Estonian Energy 2035," initiated by the Estonian Reform Party parliamentary group.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session

The criticism is aimed at politicians who deny the necessity of phasing out fossil fuels in the European Union, or whose ambition for creating high-paying jobs is too low (e.g., 2,000 euros). The opposition is political and intense, accusing those who deny the triumph of renewable energy of either misunderstanding or malice ("they simply wish us harm").