Agenda Profile: Urve Tiidus
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Water Act (346 SE)
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political focus is on the practical aspects of implementing the environmental law, particularly concerning water reuse and the reduction of pollutants (nitrogen, phosphorus). A moderately critical, policy-based stance is maintained, demanding clarification regarding the necessary infrastructure investments associated with improving water quality.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates technical expertise in the field of water management and pollution load, referencing specific data (2190 tons of nitrogen and 58 tons of phosphorus). The emphasis is on technical solutions for reuse and treatment, and the necessity of infrastructure investments.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and interrogative, focusing on logical argumentation and data. The speaker is courteous ("Esteemed Chairman, Esteemed Minister") and presents their viewpoint as a brief, technical question.
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Activity Patterns
Lack of data
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Opposition Stance
Lack of data
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Collaboration Style
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the preceding debate, noting that their question supplements the previous one, which indicates a desire to contribute to the collective treatment of the subject.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national environmental policy and amendments to the Water Act concerning the volumes of water discharged into the receiving body. Specific regional interests or projects are lacking.
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Economic Views
The economic perspective focuses on the infrastructure investments required to meet environmental standards, highlighting the financial and infrastructural aspects of implementing the draft law.
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Social Issues
Lack of data
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft Act amending the Water Act (346 SE), regarding which the speaker has been an active questioner. The priority is clarifying the investments required to achieve the environmental objectives set out in the draft Act.
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