Session Profile: Yoko Alender
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
2025-06-11
Political Position
The political stance is strongly supportive of the specific draft bill, which is described as "extremely positive" and bureaucracy-reducing. The focus is policy-driven, centering on improving technical regulations within the field of radiation protection. The speaker stresses the importance of finding solutions and the presence of goodwill throughout the legislative process.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of radiation protection and medical physics, highlighting the specificity of the subject matter and the limited number of experts available. He/She possesses in-depth knowledge of the legislative process, accurately detailing the dates of the committee discussions and the participating interest groups, such as the dentists' association and the radiology association.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, procedural, and measured, focusing on the logical reporting of the commission's work and timeline. The tone is optimistic and appreciative, emphasizing the positive outcome of cooperation and goodwill in resolving specific issues. Straightforward and technical terminology is used.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The activity pattern demonstrates active participation in the work of the Environmental Committee, leading the preparation of the draft legislation for the second reading. The speaker provides the plenary session with a detailed overview of the committee meetings (April 8, June 5) and submits a proposal regarding the schedule for the final vote on June 18.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
There is not enough data. The speaker does not criticize any political opponent, but focuses on resolving technical details with the help of experts.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The collaboration style is very open and consensual, emphasizing the involvement of experts (researchers, dentists, specialists) and officials to find the best solutions. The speaker commends the good will of the parties and the consensual decision reached to support all proposed amendments.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, concentrating on domestic Estonian regulation and expert cooperation (within the context of "small Estonia"). Specific local or international topics are not addressed.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic perspectives are tied to prioritizing the reduction of bureaucracy, which stands as one of the draft legislation's main positive objectives. This signals support for easing the administrative burden within the regulatory environment.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Within the social sector, we have addressed public health and safety topics related to radiation protection regulations. This treatment is strictly regulatory and involves specialists from the medical field.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the successful handling of the Environmental Committee's draft bill concerning radiation protection regulations. The speaker is acting as both a supporter and the rapporteur, managing the second reading and stressing the importance of achieving consensus on the technical amendments.
2 Speeches Analyzed