Session Profile: Kalle Grünthal
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
2024-09-09
Political Position
The political focus is placed on food security, which is being treated as a highly topical and critical issue, with reference also made to discussions at the European Parliament level. The speaker is strongly opposed to the removal of subsidies intended for farmers, arguing that this jeopardizes the sustainability of agricultural businesses and the nation's food security. This position is heavily policy-driven and underscores the existential threat involved.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates authority in the field of hunting, citing 40 years of personal experience as a hunter to refute the effectiveness of deterrence measures. He also shows knowledge regarding the links between agricultural financing and food security, emphasizing the crucial role of financial resources in maintaining production.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is direct, factual, and at times impatient, especially in the introduction of the topic ("I won't waste any more of my time on this"). The speaker uses personal experience to establish credibility and appeals to logic, emphasizing the direct and negative impact of insufficient financial resources on food security, thereby creating a tone of urgency.
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Activity Patterns
The records are limited to one appearance at the plenary session in September 2024. It is noted that the speaker listened in August to a discussion on food security related to Riho Terras, held within the context of the European Parliament.
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Opposition Stance
Criticism is being leveled against the actions of the government (or the responsible minister) for deciding to terminate farmer subsidies. The opposition is intense and politically motivated, given that this budgetary decision jeopardizes food security and will cause businesses to cease operations.
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Collaboration Style
There is insufficient data on cooperation patterns. The speech concludes with a direct question to the minister, seeking his approval for his stance on the necessity of subsidies.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national level (Estonian food security) and the international context, referring to European Parliament debates. There is no local or regional emphasis.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize the necessity of maintaining state subsidies for farmers to prevent the disruption of business operations and ensure food security. The speaker calls for the necessary funds to be allocated from the state budget, prioritizing the sector's stability and security over fiscal discipline.
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Social Issues
Not enough data
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on budget policy and securing agricultural support. The speaker opposes budget cuts and is demanding a political decision to allocate the necessary resources from the state budget to guarantee food security.
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