By Plenary Sessions: Yoko Alender
Total Sessions: 3
Fully Profiled: 3
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker acts as an advocate, drawing attention to bills that have already been processed concerning renewable energy storage and the reservation of oil shale power plants. Key priorities include moving forward with the Natura impact assessment draft bill and establishing clarity and certainty regarding the percentages allocated for nature conservation. Furthermore, there is a recognized need to incorporate RMK's superior forestry management practices—such as smaller clear-cut areas and the retention of habitat trees—into the legislation.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is centered on improving existing laws and clarifying how to ensure the protection of forest habitats and Natura sites, backing draft legislation designed to correct previous shortcomings. The speakers act as proponents, seeking to address issues stemming from the European infringement procedure and reports by the National Audit Office, while confirming that the bill will undergo thorough processing within the committee.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative priority is the ongoing bill addressing the frequency reserves market, accelerating the development of energy storage capacity, and incorporating oil shale power plants into the reserve system. The speaker is a strong proponent of the bill (the Reform Party supports it) and is pleased that it has reached the final vote.