By Plenary Sessions: Yoko Alender

Total Sessions: 14

Fully Profiled: 14

2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker demonstrates strong expertise in the field of environmental law and mineral resource management, particularly concerning the restoration of peat mining areas and multi-purpose land use. They employ specific terminology and reference the expert opinions provided by Ene Jürjens, head of the Mineral Resources Department at the Ministry of Climate. Their focus is on the technical details of the draft bill, such as the adequacy of restoration requirements and subsequent oversight.
2025-09-23
15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the circular economy, the economic viability of battery recycling, and producer responsibility schemes. They utilize specific data, such as the profitability of lead-acid batteries and the volumes of electronic waste (20,000 tons on the market), and reference European-level regulations, such as the Critical Raw Materials Regulation. Their professional competence is high, focusing on system details and material recycling.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
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2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker demonstrated profound expertise in waste management statistics and policy, highlighting specific figures related to municipal waste generation (1 kg per day) and recycling rates (Estonia at 38% versus the EU average of 48%). Emphasis was placed on the necessity of improving recycling capacity and digitalizing reporting, with reference also made to prior observations by the State Audit Office. Separately, the significant contribution of the oil shale industry (70%) to Estonia's overall waste generation was discussed.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
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.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Demonstrates deep knowledge of environmental law (specifically, determining noise target values) and power engineering, particularly regarding defining wind turbine capacities, impact areas, and frequency markets. Utilizes technical data (e.g., wind turbine capacities in megawatts and heights in meters) and references the positions of experts (the Ministry of Climate) and the Chancellor of Justice. Consistently clarifies the distinction between the bases used for determining environmental impact and those used for determining local benefit.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker demonstrates great expertise in the fields of nature conservation, sustainable forest management, and energy, citing the work of both Estonian and international scientists. Technical terms and data are used, for example, regarding desynchronization, the strengthening of the grid valued at 1.6 billion euros, and 1800 MW of reserve capacity. Official sources are also referenced, such as the "Eesti 2035" development plan and Professor Metslaid of the Estonian University of Life Sciences.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Presenters exhibit profound expertise in environmental law, hunting, and forest management, citing specific data (e.g., 11,000 hectares) and the European Union infringement procedure. Special emphasis is placed on the necessity of ensuring the protection of forest habitats, drawing upon prior reports from the National Audit Office and experience gained through committee work.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the energy sector, thoroughly addressing the frequency reserves market, the costs associated with grid reinforcement, and the development of storage capacity (a 200 MW battery park). Specific figures (1.6 billion euros, 1 cent/kWh) and technical terminology, such as "frequency band" and "island operation," are employed. This expertise further extends to correcting factual inaccuracies concerning international treaties, specifically the Paris Climate Agreement.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in energy policy and infrastructure, employing technical terminology (such as desynchronization, frequency control, and clean generation capacity). The arguments are backed up by concrete data concerning consumer costs (13 euros annually for the reserve) and infrastructure investments (1.6 billion euros). It is stressed that maintaining this reserve is economically sensible, as it prevents spikes in peak pricing.
2024-06-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session
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.
2024-04-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the fields of energy and climate policy, addressing the history of oil shale, renewable energy technologies, and various aspects of energy security. Technical terminology, such as "storage capacity," is employed, and legislative amendments (e.g., the local benefit instrument) are referenced. Furthermore, the speaker shows awareness of the necessity for higher value-added utilization of timber resources.
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of energy and industrial policy, employing technical terminology such as "terawatt-hour" and stressing the efficient consumption of energy. This expertise is further confirmed by their awareness of a specific industry leader (Taavi Madiberk) and the consumption target he has set (20 TWh).
2024-03-07
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates authority on the subjects of energy, climate economics, and the digital state, utilizing specific statistical data (such as 8.5 TWh consumption and 1.5 billion euros in savings) and technical terminology (the energy trilemma, hydrogen capacity). The presentation references the European Climate Network report and confirmations from Elering, grounding the arguments in facts and expert viewpoints.