Agenda Profile: Katrin Kuusemäe
Proposal by the Chancellor of Justice for bringing the regulation concerning the building prohibition zone of the Nature Conservation Act into compliance with the Constitution
2024-06-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political position centers on bringing the regulation of the building exclusion zone within the Nature Conservation Act into compliance with the Constitution. The speaker strongly supports the Chancellor of Justice’s proposal, deeming it highly reasonable. In formulating this stance, emphasis is placed on legal analysis and procedural correctness, thereby ensuring it is both policy- and value-based.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the operational procedures of the Constitutional Committee and the processing of legal analyses within the Riigikogu. The expertise concerns the assessment of the constitutionality of the provisions of the Nature Conservation Act, citing a comprehensive analysis prepared by the Office of the Chancellor of Justice. He/She is able to explain the general nature of the construction ban and its effect on new buildings.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, informative, and neutral, restricting itself to a brief overview of the proceedings within the commission. The discourse is logical and fact-based, highlighting procedural decisions and the consensus backing for the proposal. Emotional or personal appeals are entirely absent.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker's function involves reporting the outcomes of the work of the Constitutional Committee, providing an overview of the discussion that took place on May 28. He/She is acting as the representative of the designated leading committee, tasked with conveying the committee's consensus decisions.
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is consensual and supportive, as the Constitutional Committee reached a unanimous agreement on backing the Chancellor of Justice's proposal. Positive collaboration with the Ministry of Climate is emphasized; the Ministry confirmed its readiness to analyze the necessary amendments.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on supporting amendments to the Nature Conservation Act in order to harmonize the regulation concerning the building exclusion zone with the Constitution. The speaker supports this process and serves as the rapporteur on behalf of the Constitutional Committee, having been appointed as the representative of the lead committee.
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