Session Profile: Hanah Lahe
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
2024-01-25
Political Position
A strong emphasis is placed on evidence-based policy and legislation, mandating scientific research for significant changes (such as the closure of air traffic). It supports focusing resources on tackling climate change, deeming this approach more effective. The political stance is fundamentally procedural and evidence-based, opposing draft legislation that relies on unscientific sources.
11 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The text establishes authority in environmental and climate matters by mentioning the completion of a Master’s degree in Environmental Management. It demonstrates a strong understanding of committee procedures and legislative details, referencing the Climate Ministry’s development plans and issues related to the Subsoil Act.
11 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, logical, and rigorous, especially regarding the quality of sources, criticizing the opponent's references to the portal "Eesti Eest!" and the "great reset." The speaker presents as a representative of the commission's position but is personally sharp in the debate, even correcting the pronunciation of their own name (Hanah, not Hanna).
11 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
Serves as the rapporteur for the Environment Committee during the Riigikogu plenary session, presenting the outcomes of the discussion on two draft bills held on September 25, 2023. Actively participates in the debate, repeatedly questioning the opposition regarding their scientific sources.
11 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
Criticism is aimed at the initiators of the bill, who rely on non-scientific sources and portals that discuss "the great reset of humanity." The opposition is intense and focuses on procedural shortcomings (the unapproved invitation of guests) and the lack of political justification, which would result in the closure of air traffic.
11 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
It clearly represents the majority view of the commission (voting results: 5 in favor and 1 against), thereby emphasizing the collegial nature of the decision. Cooperation is aimed at experts from the relevant ministries (Ministry of Climate, Transport Administration), but demands strict coordination and a scientific foundation from the counterparty.
11 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is on nationally applicable laws concerning the health of the Estonian people and Estonian airspace (the closure of air traffic over Estonia). The text also mentions the failure to analyze the provision of opinions by local governments (LGUs) within the draft Subsoil Act.
11 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Not enough data
11 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
It emphasizes the importance of the health of the Estonian people, but makes it contingent upon the requirement for scientific evidence. It values education and science as the best foundation for Riigikogu decision-making that serves the best interests of the Estonian people.
11 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The main focus is the work of the Environment Committee and the rejection of two draft bills, one of which concerned air traffic and the other the Subsurface Resources Act. The position taken is against these bills, emphasizing that draft legislation must be scientifically justified and should not duplicate the ministry's ongoing work.
11 Speeches Analyzed