Session Profile: Hanah Lahe
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-06-16
Political Position
The political focus is currently on the waste reform bill and its deliberation in the Riigikogu (Parliament), highlighting a strong interest in environmental and circular economy policy. The representative emphasizes procedural correctness and detailed policy issues, such as the role of digitalization within the waste management sector. The approach is distinctly policy- and procedure-based, centering on clarifying the content of the law and the associated amendments.
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Topic Expertise
Profound expertise in the legislative process and environmental policy, particularly in the field of waste management. The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge of the topics discussed by the commission, including waste shipments, metal waste, greenwashing, and the European Union Packaging Regulation. Special emphasis is placed on the chapter concerning digitalization and the problems it is designed to solve.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, informative, and procedural, focusing on communicating the committee's work and decisions to the plenary session. Polite forms of address are used ("Honorable Chair," "Dear colleagues"), and emphasis is placed on the relevance of the discussion and the comprehensiveness of the answers received. The presentation is primarily logical and fact-based, devoid of emotional appeals.
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Activity Patterns
High level of activity in legislative work, particularly at the level of the lead committee, involving participation in debates and the presentation of reports to the plenary session. The operational pattern includes detailed communication with ministry officials (Deputy Secretary General, department heads, advisors) and the transmission of committee decisions. The individual has been appointed as the lead committee's representative to the plenary session.
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Opposition Stance
There is no direct opposition or criticism directed at the other parties. The committee's discussion was described as successful, with all questions receiving good and comprehensive answers, indicating a smooth and conflict-free process.
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Collaboration Style
Highly cooperative, emphasizing consensus-based decisions during the committee's handling of the draft legislation. Collaboration with ministry representatives (the Minister, Deputy Secretary General, and advisors) was close and substantive. The committee’s decisions regarding the further processing of the bill were unanimous.
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Regional Focus
The data is insufficient. The topics addressed (waste reform, the EU Packaging Regulation) are rather national and international in scope.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives are linked to the circular economy and investments. Specific questions were raised regarding investment opportunities and economic stimulation related to the implementation of the waste reform, which demonstrates interest in the reform's positive economic impact.
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Social Issues
Insufficient data. Questions regarding greenwashing were raised, concerning ethical and social responsibility, but in this specific context, it is closely tied to environmental and economic policy.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is the waste reform bill, for which the speaker serves as the representative of the leading committee and the facilitator of the proceedings. A significant achievement mentioned is the consensus decision to conclude the first reading and place the draft bill on the plenary session agenda. Digitalization is separately highlighted as a crucial component of the act.
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