Session Profile: Hanah Lahe
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
2025-05-21
Political Position
The central issue is the draft legislation aimed at abolishing the mandatory requirement for sustainability reports, a proposal the speaker strongly opposes. This opposition is politically motivated by the necessity of evaluating the impact of business activities on the environment, social welfare, and economic sustainability. The speaker criticizes the bill's deficiencies, pointing out that it is laconic, lacks any proper impact assessment, and is based purely on ideology.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the content and objectives of sustainability reports, highlighting their three core components (environment, social well-being, economic sustainability). They are well-versed in the legislative procedure, criticizing the draft bill for its insufficient explanatory memorandum and the absence of an impact assessment. Furthermore, they stress the importance of measuring environmental impact for the long-term sustainability of businesses.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is analytical, critical, and procedural, focusing on the substantive and formal deficiencies of the draft bill. The arguments are logical, demanding an answer to the question of what alternative is being offered for measuring environmental impact upon the repeal of the reports. The tone is formal, but it contains sharp criticism directed at ideology-based lawmaking.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker actively participates in the plenary session debate, repeatedly posing questions to the rapporteur and offering procedural clarifications. They reference their knowledge of the working protocols of the committees, particularly the European Union Affairs Committee (ELAK). These patterns indicate a focus on legislative discussion and the defense of the committees' standpoints.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is leveled against the initiators of the draft bill, who are accused of ignoring the environmental impact and inadequately preparing the proposal. The speaker disputes Mr. Epler’s claims, clarifying the Reform Party’s actual position within the committee. The criticism is primarily focused on policy and procedure, rather than being personal.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker refers to the collaborative effort within the Committee on European Union Affairs, noting that the committee supported the proposal to make the submission of sustainability reports voluntary, as opposed to outright abolishing them. He emphasizes his colleagues' familiarity with the protocols and the continuity of the committees' work, thus defending the committee's unified stance.
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Regional Focus
Insufficient data. The focus of the discussion is directed towards national regulation and the work of the European Union Affairs Committee, without referencing specific regional problems or interests.
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Economic Views
This position supports the regulation of business through sustainability reports, emphasizing that economic viability hinges on environmental well-being and the availability of resources. It stands in opposition to ideologies focused purely on profit and the free market economy, which fail to account for environmental impact.
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Social Issues
Among social issues, social well-being is highlighted as a key component in the evaluation of sustainability reports within the business sector. This demonstrates support for corporate social responsibility.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is opposing the proposed bill aimed at repealing the mandatory requirement for sustainability reports. The speaker is acting as a critical opponent of the bill, stressing the necessity of preserving regulations that assess the environmental and social impact of businesses. They support a compromise where the reports would be voluntary rather than completely abolished.
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