Agenda Profile: Kalle Grünthal
Draft law amending the Hunting Act (567 SE) – First Reading
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is focused on solving practical problems, particularly in the areas of agriculture and damage caused by wildlife (migratory birds, wolves). The speaker strongly supports the core idea underpinning the draft legislation, stressing the necessity of resolving the persistent wolf problem. This stance is results-oriented, prioritizing the preservation and refinement of a sound idea over strict legal formalism.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in regulating damage caused by hunting and agriculture, utilizing specific terminology such as "pest individual" and "sown seed." Particular emphasis is placed on farmers' concerns regarding the damage inflicted by spring migratory birds and the lack of compensation provided for it. Furthermore, the speaker is aware of the legal stipulations within the draft legislation concerning the culling of game animals (i.e., when property is damaged or health is endangered).
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is polite and interrogative, yet it strongly emphasizes the necessity of solving practical problems (the severe distress faced by farmers). It employs a logical appeal to protect a valuable idea from being scuttled due to legal deficiencies, citing good parliamentary practice. The tone is pragmatic and concerned, particularly regarding the ongoing persistence of the wolf problem.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The data is limited to two addresses made during a single session day, both of which focus on the draft bill amending the Hunting Act. The speaker is active throughout the legislative procedure, posing both substantive and procedural questions to the rapporteur.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed more at strict legal formalism and the working practices of the Riigikogu (Parliament), which can effectively kill a good idea (like solving the wolf problem). The speaker is opposed to the procedural inflexibility that prevents a draft bill from being refined and improved, even when flaws are identified.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
They favor cooperation and compromise, calling for the draft bill to be "polished" and "made viable" so that the valuable core idea can be preserved. They stress that parliamentary practice should support the development of ideas, rather than dismissing them due to technical legal flaws. They express the understanding that not all members of parliament are legal specialists, which signals an openness to collaboration with representatives from various professional fields.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
There is a strong focus on the problems facing rural areas and agriculture, highlighting farmers' concerns regarding damage to sown seeds and the persistent threat posed by wildlife (wolves). The focus is primarily on mitigating property damage and health risks in rural areas.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic perspectives focus on protecting the agricultural sector, stressing the need to mitigate the economic losses incurred by farmers due to the activities of wild animals and nuisance species. Of particular importance is the damage that is generally not eligible for compensation.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Insufficient data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is on the draft bill amending the Hunting Act (567 SE). The speaker is acting as a supporter who wants the bill's scope expanded (to cover damages caused by migratory birds) and its legal language polished to ensure the core political idea is preserved. The priority is the adoption of the bill, which would solve the wolf problem.
2 Speeches Analyzed