By Months: Yoko Alender
Total Months: 9
Fully Profiled: 9
10.2025
2 Speeches
The focus is on national legislation, but emphasis is placed on the right of local residents to intervene in planning and the issuance of building permits related to mining operations and wind turbines. The draft bill also concerns peat producers who have struggled with the remediation of former mining sites, citing regional economic interests.
09.2025
2 Speeches
The focus is divided between streamlining national legislation (removing duplication) and EU-level regulations (the Critical Raw Materials Act). Also important is the international strategic perspective concerning the reduction of dependence on China.
06.2025
21 Speeches
The focus is on national legislation, but regional topics are used for illustration. Specific local projects are mentioned, such as the Sopi-Tootsi wind farm and the Uikala landfill (which has burned 11 times). Emphasis is placed on the role and administrative burden of local governments (LG) concerning the local benefits and planning issues related to wind farms.
05.2025
6 Speeches
The focus is heavily on national and international issues, such as desynchronization and European infringement procedures. Regionally, Ida-Virumaa is mentioned in connection with the impact of oil shale on the environment and health, as well as Saarde municipality, highlighting a specific example of local benefit derived from the construction of wind farms (3,000 euros per year per household).
04.2025
1 Speeches
The focus is on national energy security and strategic cooperation among the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania). Emphasis is placed on independence from the actions of Russia and Belarus in the energy sector, as well as synchronization with the Continental European frequency area. Investments in strengthening the electricity grids of the Baltic states are also mentioned.
06.2024
2 Speeches
The focus is at the national level, concentrating on improving the management of the living environment and establishing a new national center of competence. Local municipalities are mentioned as crucial partners in the spatial planning process, but a specific regional emphasis is lacking.
04.2024
4 Speeches
The focus is primarily national (Estonia's energy security, economic competitiveness) and international (the development of European and global energy). Meetings with people "all over Estonia" are mentioned, which demonstrates an awareness of local communities and their concerns regarding nuclear energy.
03.2024
4 Speeches
The focus is primarily on the national (Estonian economy, energy security) and international levels (European Union goals, dependence on third countries). A specific regional example highlighted is the solar and wind farm being constructed in Western Estonia, emphasizing the importance of local benefit.
02.2024
1 Speeches
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