Session Profile: Hanah Lahe
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
2025-09-04
Political Position
The political stance centers on strong support for the inclusion and participation of young people in democratic processes. The speaker actively advocates for lowering the voting and candidacy age for European Parliament elections, viewing this as a matter of political and societal consensus and a replication of a previous success story. This position is primarily value-driven, emphasizing the right of young people to shape their own future.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of electoral legislation and the voting practices of European Union member states, referencing a specific number of member states where the voting age is set at 18. This expertise is related to initiating and justifying legislative amendments, using technical language (e.g., "Law on the Election of the European Parliament").
3 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style is predominantly formal and matter-of-fact, especially during the presentation of the draft bill, where persuasive and logical arguments are employed, emphasizing the significance of democracy and inclusion. In the third speech, the tone shifts to become more critical and questioning, casting doubt on the session chairman’s desire to continue the work.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker's activity pattern involves participation in Riigikogu sessions during the period from January to October 2024, focusing specifically on the introduction of draft legislation and the raising of procedural questions. This activity is centered on legislative initiative and monitoring the procedural organization of the session.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The confrontation manifests on the procedural level, where the speaker criticizes the chair of the session, asking directly why they are unwilling to continue the work, citing the good recommendations of colleagues. Political opponents or their positions are not criticized substantively.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is strongly collegial and proactive, as the speaker is submitting a draft bill that was initiated by 46 members of the Riigikogu. This demonstrates the capacity to build broad-based support for a specific legislative initiative.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is directed towards national legislation and international topics, particularly the European Parliament elections and the practices of European Union member states. There is absolutely no mention of local or regional issues.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
There is not enough data.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The primary social issue is the inclusion and participation of young people in public life and politics. The speaker strongly advocates for lowering the voting and candidacy age to give youth the chance to shape their own future and have a voice in the decisions that affect them.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on amending the European Parliament Election Act to lower the voting age to 16 and the eligibility age for candidacy to 18. The speaker is taking on the role of both initiator and supporter, with the goal of increasing the decision-making power of young people in European Union matters.
3 Speeches Analyzed