Session Profile: Hanah Lahe
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
2024-09-11
Political Position
The political focus is on regulations within the environmental and climate sector, especially concerning waste management and circular economy topics, such as problematic products and the handling of food waste. The speaker holds a supportive position regarding the presented draft bill, basing the policy formation on committee work and the explanations provided by ministry experts. The position is rather policy- and procedure-based.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of environmental law and waste management, addressing specific topics such as the register of producer responsibility products and the food waste utilization hierarchy. He/She is well acquainted with the procedural processes of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) committees, referencing protocols and discussion details (e.g., the use of animal feed).
4 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is predominantly formal, informative, and procedural, typical of a committee rapporteur addressing the plenary session. The overall tone is neutral and fact-based, but there is a brief, slightly sarcastic or defensive note in response to an intervention from the floor ("Was that a question or a reprimand?").
4 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively participating in the plenary session, presenting as a rapporteur on the work of the Environment Committee. Their pattern of activity typically involves reporting on the results and minutes of committee meetings (e.g., on June 3rd) and answering questions.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
No criticism was offered. The speaker addresses questions raised by colleagues neutrally (e.g., stakeholder feedback or issues concerning the Agriculture and Food Board), focusing on the facts and the points that came up for discussion in the committee.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is constructive and institutional. The speaker emphasizes successful cooperation with the executive branch, having received comprehensive answers from the Minister of Climate and ministry experts. He acts as the conveyor of the committee's position, which points to collegial work.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
No data available.
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Economic Views
Economic views are tied to environmental regulations, particularly the obligations arising for businesses concerning the register of problematic products. The principles of the circular economy are supported, prioritizing the redistribution of food for human consumption before it is utilized as animal feed.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Among social topics, the only thing addressed is prioritizing the redistribution of food for human consumption, which is linked to resource sustainability and reducing waste generation. Other broad social issues are not covered.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is the environmental and waste management bill, for which the speaker serves as the rapporteur and a staunch supporter. He/She recommends concluding the first reading and also addresses issues related to the climate-resilient economy bill (composting, biogas production).
4 Speeches Analyzed