Agenda Profile: Hanah Lahe
Draft law amending the general part of the Environmental Code Act and other laws (611 SE) - first reading
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political position focuses on streamlining the environmental permit system and reducing bureaucracy, offering moderate support for the bill's objective of lowering the administrative burden on businesses. This position is clearly driven by policy and efficiency, emphasizing the requirement that data only be submitted when there is a direct necessity.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in environmental management and procedural regulations, specifically inquiring about the regulation of the procedural jurisdiction of specialized agencies and the record-keeping requirements for the on-site composting of biowaste volumes under one ton. They are also aware of the ministry's responses concerning the delegation of oversight to local governments.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, neutral, and procedural, characteristic of a committee rapporteur. The speech focuses on an accurate and logical summary of the Environment Committee's discussion, utilizing a fact-based approach and avoiding emotional appeals.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker's activity pattern is linked to legislative committee work, presenting a report to the plenary session regarding the discussion held during the Environment Committee meeting. The speaker actively participated in the debate on the draft bill on April 14, posing questions to representatives of the Ministry of Climate.
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Opposition Stance
Insufficient data.
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Collaboration Style
The working style is consensual and collegial, stressing that the committee proposed concluding the first reading through consensus. The speaker also neutrally conveys the remark made by a colleague (Andres Metsoja) concerning the project-based nature of the draft bill.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
There is a lack of regional focus, but the discussion did touch upon national infrastructure projects (Rail Baltic) and national defense sites (the Central Training Area). Regarding the implementation of the law, emphasis is placed on delegating oversight to local municipalities.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives support easing regulations and cutting bureaucracy to lessen the administrative burden on businesses and enhance system efficiency. The objective is to streamline the environmental permitting system.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft Act amending the General Part Act of the Environmental Code and other acts (611 SE), the purpose of which is to streamline the environmental protection permit system. The speaker is a supporter and the rapporteur of the bill, ensuring its further processing in the plenary session.
2 Speeches Analyzed