Session Profile: Yoko Alender
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session
2024-06-14
Political Position
The most critical topic is the establishment of the Land and Space Agency, which the speaker strongly endorses, viewing it as vital for the organization of the living environment and the nation’s competitiveness. This position is grounded in policy and reform, highlighting the new agency’s positive influence on public health and the state’s coffers. The speaker expresses great satisfaction regarding the completion of this lengthy process.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the fields of spatial planning, architecture, and administrative organization, drawing on 12 years of experience as an architecture and design advisor at the Ministry of Culture. He/She identifies himself/herself as the only architect in the Riigikogu (Parliament) and stresses that this new role is developing into a competence center. This expertise is linked to the consolidation of services and the efficiency of the state structure.
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Rhetorical Style
The tone is formal (owing to the commission's report) but highly positive and personally content, describing the atmosphere within the commission as "very positive, not to say elated." The speaker uses a brief personal anecdote about their 12-year-long dream to add emotional weight to the procedural briefing and underscore the significance of the accomplishment.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker's pattern of activity is linked to the legislative process and committee work, providing the plenary with an overview of the committee discussion held on June 11th. He/She has been actively involved in the drafting of the bill and familiarizing himself/herself with its content, and currently serves as the bill's presenter.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker points out the absence of three opposition members (Rain Epler, Andres Metsoja, Evelin Poolamets) from the committee session. However, he immediately stresses that the opposition has been substantively involved in the process and that all parties have had the opportunity to contribute. There is no direct criticism; rather, the success of the inclusion process is affirmed.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is consensual and inclusive, stressing that numerous parties and stakeholders have been involved in the process. The speaker confirms that the lengthy negotiations with the Ministry of Climate concerning the transfer of responsibilities have concluded with satisfactory agreements. He/She recognizes everyone who contributed to achieving this goal throughout this long journey.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national administrative reform and promoting spatial development, the goal of which is to improve the living environment across the country and boost national competitiveness. The regional aspect is reflected in the new agency's role as a competence center and partner for local governments.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize that the management of the living environment and the promotion of spatial development are crucial for the nation's competitiveness and fiscal health. Preference is given to consolidating services under a single institution, which indicates a belief in the fiscal efficiency achievable through structural reform.
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Social Issues
The social topics addressed include human health, linking spatial planning and the organization of the living environment directly to the well-being of the population. Other social problems are not covered in this discussion.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is supporting and advancing the draft bill for the establishment of the Land and Space Agency, which will create a new center of expertise. The speaker is a strong supporter and proponent of the bill, emphasizing that this long process has now finally been realized.
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