By Months: Yoko Alender
Total Months: 9
Fully Profiled: 9
10.2025
2 Speeches
The political focus is heavily centered on environmental regulation and mineral resource management, particularly issues related to nature conservation goals and the rehabilitation of mining sites. The speaker supports moving forward with the draft legislation, highlighting practical considerations such as timber marketing and multi-use land management. The position taken is primarily policy- and procedure-driven, concentrating on clarifying the bill's substance and potential effects.
09.2025
2 Speeches
The political stance is strongly focused on supporting the circular economy and the extended producer responsibility scheme, highlighting the economic viability of recycling valuable materials recovered from batteries and accumulators. The strategic objective is to reduce reliance on other countries, particularly China, for critical raw materials. These positions are primarily policy- and system-driven, emphasizing the necessity of standardization.
06.2025
21 Speeches
The speaker, a member of the Reform Party, is a strong proponent of developing renewable energy, viewing it as the most cost-effective option, crucial for security, and having the lowest environmental impact. They actively champion clearer environmental legislation and reduced bureaucracy, and are a firm supporter of waste reform. The speaker sharply criticizes and opposes draft legislation they deem insincere and merely an ideological battle against renewables.
05.2025
6 Speeches
The speaker's focus is heavily on energy security and independence, stressing the successful desynchronization from the Russian frequency zone and the strengthening of networks with an investment of 1.6 billion euros. The second key theme is environmental protection and sustainable forestry, supporting the establishment of clarity regarding logging restrictions in Natura areas and the 30% protection target. The political position is rather policy- and results-driven, emphasizing achievements and necessary legislative changes. He/She strongly supports the Reform Party's draft legislation and the creation of the Ministry of Climate.
04.2025
1 Speeches
The political emphasis is strongly placed on energy security and independence. The speaker firmly supports maintaining the oil shale reserve and synchronizing with the Continental European frequency area, referring to the latter as the "day of energy independence." These positions are justified by political necessity and consumer protection, emphasizing that the reserve prevents a threefold increase in peak prices. The approach is strongly policy- and results-driven, focusing on the reliability, affordability, and cleanliness of the electricity supply.
06.2024
2 Speeches
The political position strongly supports the establishment of the Land and Space Agency, which is deemed essential for national competitiveness, public health, and the state’s fiscal standing. In another instance, the speaker, on behalf of the Reform Party faction, expresses clear and concise opposition to a specific, yet unspecified, proposal. His political framework is primarily focused on policy and structural reforms.
04.2024
4 Speeches
The political focus is heavily concentrated on energy and energy security, backing an ambitious transition to clean energy (renewables and nuclear power). It is stressed that clean energy is the fundamental prerequisite for boosting economic competitiveness and raising the standard of living. The political stance is balanced, supporting both investment in renewable energy and the long-term development of nuclear power. These positions are strongly policy- and value-driven, emphasizing the preservation of a clean living environment.
03.2024
4 Speeches
The political focus is strongly on energy and the green transition, which are viewed as directly linked to ensuring Estonia's security, welfare, and freedom. The speaker supports the ambitious growth of renewable energy production (with a goal of 20 TWh) and emphasizes that climate measures are economically beneficial, bringing Estonia savings amounting to billions. The political ambition is high, emphasizing the role of politicians in setting goals, rather than merely following expert opinions. The political framework is value-based (freedom) and results-based (GDP growth, savings).
02.2024
1 Speeches
The political stance is characterized by strong opposition to the proposed change of the agenda. This position is faction-based (specifically, the Reform Party faction) and centers on procedural oversight within the parliament.