Agenda Profile: Henn Põlluaas
Draft law (667 SE) for amending the Atmosphere Protection Act and other laws (partial transposition of amendments to the directive on greenhouse gas emission trading) - second reading
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is strongly opposed to processing the draft bill, highlighting procedural deficiencies and the potential negative financial impact on taxpayers and ticket prices. The stance is primarily results-oriented and procedural, requiring an impact analysis to be included as an integral part of the bill. The speaker opposes the bill due to the lack of cost estimates.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in legislative procedures, specifically citing the Work and Internal Rules Act and the requirement for an impact assessment (impact analysis). The economic consequences for the maritime and shipping sectors are also a focus, with questions raised regarding the figures for compensation and the increase in ticket prices.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharply critical and interrogative, employing repeated rhetorical questions regarding the legitimacy of debating the bill ("How can we possibly discuss a bill like this in this chamber...?"). The emphasis rests on logical and procedural appeals, demanding concrete figures and citing legislative requirements. The tone is concerned and insistent, stressing that the draft bill is completely without justification.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker has been highly engaged during the second reading of the specific draft bill (667 SE), repeatedly posing the same substantive and procedural questions within a short timeframe. This suggests a focused effort either to obstruct the bill's proceedings or to draw attention to its deficiencies.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The main criticism is leveled against the sponsors of the draft bill and the committee, accusing them of procedural violations (the absence of an impact assessment and the failure to discuss the topic within the committee). The intensity is high, with critics claiming that such a deficient draft bill is completely without justification. The criticism targets both the substance of the policy (costs) and the correctness of the procedure.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Insufficient data.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is on the rising costs associated with maritime affairs and shipping (ticket prices), which indirectly points to the interests of coastal and island residents. Specific regional projects or communities are not mentioned.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize the need for fiscal transparency, requiring detailed accounting of the bill's cost ("how much this will cost our taxpayer"). Concern is expressed regarding the increase in costs, which falls on the shoulders of the taxpayer and consumers (higher ticket prices).
4 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Insufficient data.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on procedural correctness, demanding compliance with the Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act and the existence of an impact assessment. Substantively, this represents opposition to the deficient procedure surrounding the draft bill (667 SE) related to the transposition of the directive on the greenhouse gas emission trading system.
4 Speeches Analyzed