Agenda Profile: Hanah Lahe
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Waste Act (430 SE)
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker strongly supports the further deliberation of the Draft Act amending the Waste Act (430 SE), proposing to conclude the first reading. The political focus is policy-based and procedural, concentrating on stakeholder feedback and the technical issues concerning the handling of problem products. He/She emphasizes prioritizing the redistribution of food for human consumption before its use as animal feed.
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Topic Expertise
The expertise is evident in the field of waste legislation and food waste management, clearly distinguishing the priorities between food redistribution and its use as animal feed. The speaker employs technical terminology such as "problem products" and "biogas production," and relies on the commission's protocol and expert reports when providing answers.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is predominantly formal, neutral, and procedural, particularly when presenting an overview of the committee's work to the Riigikogu. However, the tone shifts to reactive when addressing interventions, often incorporating slight sarcasm by questioning whether the input was intended as a question or a reprimand.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker's operational focus is on legislative procedures, presenting Parliament with an overview of the Environment Committee session held on June 3rd. Their role involves communicating the committee's work and advancing the draft legislation through the process.
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Opposition Stance
There is no direct criticism or attack on opponents; the speaker instead addresses questions raised by members of parliament, such as the register of problematic products and the issue of food waste. A brief, defensively reactive response (to an intervention perceived as a reprimand) is delivered, which suggests slight tension in the chamber.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is open and consensus-based, emphasizing successful collaboration with the Minister and experts at the Ministry of Climate. The speaker notes that the commission members received comprehensive answers to their questions, which suggests a willingness to address concerns and reach compromises.
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Regional Focus
Not enough data
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives are tied to regulations, emphasizing the need to account for the additional obligations imposed on businesses concerning the register of problem products. The objective is to establish regulations that guide waste management while simultaneously remaining mindful of the administrative burden on businesses.
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Social Issues
The only social issue addressed is the management of food waste, which is framed from an environmental and regulatory perspective. The legislative priority is directed toward the redistribution of food for human consumption before it is utilized for any other purpose.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is the draft Act amending the Waste Act (430 SE), which the speaker supports and is actively moving through the process. He proposes concluding the first reading and also mentions the related draft Climate-Resilient Economy Act concerning biogas production.
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