Hanah Lahe denies coercion over climate law push in Reform Party

Reform Party MP Hanah Lahe confirmed that she is not alone in fighting for the climate law in her party and denied any coercion. Lahe commented publicly on her role in advancing the climate law.

Reform Party MP Hanah Lahe said on Friday on KUKU radio that she has not been entirely alone in her party in fighting for the climate law. Lahe was responding to public criticism that has addressed her position as creating tensions within the party.

Lahe flatly denied accusations that she had used unethical methods to push through the climate law. "I have not engaged in any coercion," Lahe stated explicitly, rejecting claims that have circulated regarding her activism on the climate law issue.

The climate law has sparked heated political debate in Estonia in recent months. Supporters of the law see it as a necessary step in meeting Estonia's climate targets, while critics argue that it imposes overly burdensome conditions on the economy. The Reform Party has shown internal disagreements on this issue.