Agenda Profile: Hanah Lahe
2024 Report by the Minister of the Interior on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The political focus is heavily directed towards addressing the threat posed by extreme weather events and natural disasters resulting from the climate crisis. The speaker stresses the urgent necessity of improving the nation's crisis readiness and overall preparedness for handling such situations. The question directed to the Minister of the Interior points to concerns regarding the practical implementation aspects of the country's long-term development strategy, "Eesti 2035."
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the scale and consequences of the floods that occurred in neighboring European countries (Poland, the Czech Republic). This includes mentioning the number of casualties and the governments' deliberations concerning the declaration of a state of emergency. Furthermore, awareness was highlighted regarding the conditions for receiving European Union funding (emergency aid), which necessitates the official declaration of a natural disaster.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and businesslike in the context of posing a question, yet the tone is concerned and urgent, emphasizing the severity of the extreme weather conditions. Specific examples from foreign countries are used (human casualties, states of emergency) to illustrate the gravity of the situation and underscore the urgency of action required from the Estonian government.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is international, using the extensive floods that occurred in Poland and the Czech Republic as examples of the climate crisis's impact. The ultimate goal, however, is aimed at assessing Estonia's national crisis preparedness, both currently and in the near future.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The primary social concern revolves around protecting the safety and lives of the population from extreme weather conditions and natural disasters. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of ensuring that those affected have access to aid and emergency resources.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed toward assessing crisis preparedness and emergency resolution mechanisms within the framework of the state's long-term development strategy, "Eesti 2035." Special emphasis is placed on the capacity to utilize international legal instruments, such as EU emergency instruments, which require the declaration of relevant states of emergency.
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