Session Profile: Urve Tiidus
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
2025-02-19
Political Position
The political position aims to reduce the administrative burden associated with low-risk radiation activities by supporting a system of registration and lower state fees. It strongly emphasizes the necessity of ensuring the safe final disposal of radioactive waste located in Paldiski by 2040, supporting the required €150 million in budget strategy funding for this purpose. The policy development focuses on safety, efficiency, and resolving issues related to legacy waste.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates technical proficiency in the field of radiation law and radiation safety, distinguishing between ionizing and ultraviolet radiation and even citing a 9th-grade physics textbook. He/She relies heavily on the explanations provided by representatives of the Ministry of Climate, presenting detailed data on the number of radiation activity permits (for example, 400 dental X-ray units) and the cost of the Paldiski waste repository. The speaker is knowledgeable in conveying both the legislation and the technical details.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, substantive, and procedural, characteristic of the rapporteur of the steering committee. The speech is structured around logical reporting, focusing on the delivery of discussions held within the committee, ministry explanations, and consensus decisions. The tone is neutral and objective, avoiding emotional appeals.
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Activity Patterns
The modes of operation involve participation in the work of the Environment Committee (February 10) and presenting its results to the plenary session (February 19) as a representative of the lead committee. He/She describes the legislative process in detail, from the introduction of the draft bill to the adoption of procedural decisions.
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Opposition Stance
Insufficient data.
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Collaboration Style
The working style is consensual and collegial, emphasizing that all the commission's procedural decisions were reached by consensus. He/She cooperates closely with representatives of the Ministry of Climate, transmitting their explanations and answers to questions.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is clearly on Paldiski, which has been selected as the final disposal site for radioactive waste, emphasizing its geological suitability and the importance of the local government's special planning. The waste originates from the former training center for nuclear ships.
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Economic Views
Economic views advocate for reducing administrative burdens and state fees for low-risk activities, thereby promoting regulatory efficiency. Furthermore, large national investments (150 million euros) aimed at ensuring environmental safety are supported via the national budget strategy.
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Social Issues
Social issues indirectly addressed include public health (radiation equipment used in dentistry) and public safety (a radiation incident involving auxiliary police officers). The discussion remains strictly technical and regulatory, focusing on clarifying the limits of radiation regulation.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on amending the Radiation Act to simplify the licensing procedure for low-risk activities and to create a legal basis for the safe storage of radioactive waste in Paldiski. The speaker supports the bill and, as the representative of the leading committee, is responsible for processing it, with the aim of completing the first reading.
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