Agenda Profile: Mait Klaassen
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Chemical Act (701 SE)
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political position focuses on eliminating the final deficiency in Estonian law concerning requirements for major accident hazard establishments, thereby bringing them into compliance with European Union law (the Seveso III Directive). It moderately supports reducing the administrative burden on businesses and factoring in national security considerations when disclosing chemical data. Its approach is distinctly policy- and procedure-driven, emphasizing the necessity of legislative alignment.
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Topic Expertise
The expert knowledge is clearly procedural, providing an exhaustive overview of the environmental committee meeting, the participants, and the procedural decisions. Essentially, he is familiar with the technical details of the amendments to the Chemical Act (Seveso III Directive), particularly the notification systems (national monitoring system vs. telephone notifications) and issues related to the protection of trade secrets. He posed a specific question regarding the interconnection of the notification systems.
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Rhetorical Style
The style of discourse is extremely formal and procedural, focusing exclusively on reporting the work and decisions of the commission. The tone is neutral and informative, avoiding emotional or persuasive appeals, and relying on facts and procedural steps. It utilizes official language, referencing bill numbers and directives.
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Activity Patterns
The activity profile is linked to legislative preparation, involving participation in the Environment Committee session on September 22 and presenting as the representative of the lead committee at the Riigikogu plenary session on October 8. His/Her role has focused on communicating the results of the committee's work and managing the bill's proceedings.
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Opposition Stance
Insufficient data.
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Collaboration Style
The cooperation style is consensual and procedurally effective, emphasizing that all three procedural decisions were adopted by the commission by consensus. He/She works closely with commission members and ministry representatives in preparing the draft legislation.
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Regional Focus
There is not enough data.
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Economic Views
Economic views support the reduction of the administrative burden on businesses through legislative amendments, which indicates a favorable attitude towards regulatory efficiency and considering the interests of the business community. Simultaneously, the need to protect corporate trade secrets when disclosing chemical data is emphasized.
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Social Issues
Not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is centered on advancing Draft Act 701 SE, which amends the Chemicals Act, and bringing it into compliance with European Union law. He/She is a proponent and the primary handler of the draft, having been appointed as the representative of the lead committee. His/Her priority is to ensure the smooth and consensual processing of the bill in the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament).
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