By Plenary Sessions: Yoko Alender
Total Sessions: 16
Fully Profiled: 16
2025-11-11
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
There is no direct political confrontation or criticism of opponents. The regulatory focus is aimed at holding digital platforms located outside the European Union (such as Temu and other sellers with Chinese backgrounds) accountable, ensuring fairness for Estonian businesses. Criticism is directed at the system's inefficiency, rather than specific political forces.
2025-11-06
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Criticism is aimed at local governments (LG) who have yielded to the "vocal minority" that is hindering the development of renewable energy. The opposition is both procedural and policy-based, focusing on the failure to utilize the law regarding "overriding public interest" in planning procedures.
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
There is no direct opposition; the speaker neutrally conveys the concerns and questions of other committee members (e.g., Andres Metsoja and Tiit Maran) regarding the sufficiency and impact of the draft bill. He/She does not criticize the government's positions, but rather seeks confirmation for them.
2025-09-23
15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session
No data available
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The objection is aimed at procedural proposals, including attempts to amend the agenda and other unspecified motions. The criticism is procedural and has been expressed as clear non-concurrence at the faction level.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The direct political opponent is not criticized, but skepticism is expressed regarding the inefficiency of the current waste management system, which fails to ensure the viability of recycling. Dangerous disposal practices are specifically highlighted, citing the frequent fires at the Uikala landfill (11 times this year) as catastrophes that must stop.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data. The speaker does not criticize any political opponent, but focuses on resolving technical details with the help of experts.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main criticism is directed at opponents of wind energy, whose proposal is called "insincere" and an "ideological fight against renewable energy." The criticism is both substantive regarding policy (incorrect definition of the impact area, increase in administrative burden) and motivational (the desire to prevent the production of cheap electricity). "Itinerant protesters" who disrupt local discussions are also criticized.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The confrontation is directed at those spreading false claims regarding local benefits in the energy sector, and those who depict nature conservation as an uncontrollably proliferating "fungus." Especially sharp criticism is leveled against economically unsound proposals for subsidizing oil shale, stressing that state funds are public money. Furthermore, it is alleged that certain statements have "shattered" the identity associated with the nature conservation movement.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The criticism focuses on earlier legislative mistakes that generated resentment and confusion among private forest owners regarding the imposition of restrictions in Natura areas. Furthermore, the use of morally inappropriate historical parallels in the debate is sharply denounced, being labeled as regrettable and entirely out of place in the chamber.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The criticism is directed at the Deputy Chairman of the Economic Committee for providing false information (false claims) and at the Isamaa party for opposing the island operation bill. The criticism of Isamaa is policy-based, given that their opposition would cause peak load prices to triple. The speaker recommends that Isamaa rethink its position.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main criticism is directed at the Isamaa Party, who are accused of proposing to halt the proceedings of a crucial energy bill. The criticism is political and procedural, highlighting the irony of the opponents’ actions, as they frequently speak out on the topic of oil shale yet obstruct the securing of the reserve.
2024-06-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session
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.
2024-04-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The criticism is aimed at previous inaction and "skepticism" regarding renewable energy investments, which resulted in the country remaining an importer during the energy crisis. Analysis models are also criticized, particularly those that involve burning biomass (wood) in large boilers, an approach considered both unreasonable and unrealistic.
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-03-07
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session
The criticism is aimed at those who deny the progress of renewable energy or the impossibility of investing in fossil fuels within the European Union, suggesting they are motivated by either a lack of understanding or outright malice. Furthermore, the low ambitions regarding the creation of high-paying jobs are being challenged, as are earlier claims that energy policy is not a matter for politicians.