Agenda Profile: Lauri Laats
Draft law (667 SE) for the third reading amending the Atmosphere Protection Act and other laws (partial transposition of amendments to the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Directive)
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The primary stance regarding the draft bill is one of strong resistance; it is argued that the amendments to the Ambient Air Protection Act do not support Estonian entrepreneurship or guarantee its sustainability. The speaker emphasizes the resulting economic damage and the deterioration of Estonia's competitiveness, and points to the global context where the impact of green policy is not aligned with Estonian interests.
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Topic Expertise
Demonstrates awareness of the amendments to the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) Directive and its partial transposition; uses specific terminology, such as “partial transposition of the amendments to the Emissions Trading System Directive.” Justifies its stance within the context of wider global effects and competition, but does not present concrete data.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is confrontational and assertive; it employs emotional notes and sentences expressing criticism (e.g., "The Social Democrats are always getting in the way"), emphasizing the global context and criticism of green politics. The delivery is primarily declarative, not detailed or scientific.
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Activity Patterns
It is noted that the topic has been addressed multiple times, and today marks the third reading, which demonstrates his participation in a long series of debates. The presentation focuses on the current procedure and its specific phase, but no additional timeline or regularity has been described.
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Opposition Stance
The Opposition is intensely critical of the draft bill, deeming it clearly unacceptable. They argue that it will, naturally, damage entrepreneurship and competitiveness, and they frame their critique of green policy as a global trend that does not serve Estonia's interests. The criticism is strong and policy-based, not personal or procedural.
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Collaboration Style
Not enough data
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Regional Focus
Focus is placed on businesses in Estonia, especially those in the Southeast Estonia region. It is noted that a Southeast Estonian company competes with a Chinese enterprise, underscoring the tensions between the regional economy and international competition. Additionally, attention is given to processes unfolding at the Estonian and European levels.
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Economic Views
Economically critical position: the bill affects business competitiveness and could cause economic harm; it is emphasized that green policy will have a negative impact in the global context, and therefore these measures are not beneficial to the economy. There is no expressed desire to increase state administration or active regulation; the stance leans toward pro-business and free market principles, but a concrete, specific doctrine is not evident.
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Social Issues
Insufficient data
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the debate surrounding the bill's third reading. The speaker opposes the draft legislation, emphasizing that the proposed changes are not in Estonia's best interest and will not benefit the economy. Furthermore, it is noted that the bill fails to support entrepreneurship and involves the transposition of national measures mandated by the European Union. Crucially, there is no discussion regarding the potential for compromise or receptiveness to cooperation concerning the bill's future progress.
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