Agenda Profile: Mart Helme
Inquiry Regarding Changes to 2025 Beekeeping Support for Small Beekeepers (no. 761)
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker focuses on the lack of support for the beekeeping sector and expresses concern that beekeepers cannot expect any subsidies or incentives. The main political position is the need to protect domestic beekeepers from international competition, which stems from the influx of adulterated or counterfeit honey. This stance is strongly geared toward protecting the domestic producer and is fundamentally policy- and results-based.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the status of beekeeping subsidies and the market challenges facing international honey production. Specific terminology is employed, such as "adulterated or counterfeit honey," which indicates an awareness of food safety and competition issues. This expertise is focused on a specific agricultural sector and related trade questions.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is direct and analytical, beginning with a statement of facts (the lack of subsidies) and subsequently moving to raise a critical, specific issue (counterfeit honey). A logical appeal is employed, highlighting the competitive threat faced by domestic producers. The tone is worried, yet the framing of the question remains formal.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the government's inaction concerning beekeeping subsidies and its inability to protect the market from international competition and counterfeit products. The criticism is policy- and procedure-based, focusing on the government's inefficiency in market protection.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the domestic (Estonian) beekeeping sector and protecting it from international competition. Poland and other countries are mentioned as importers of counterfeit honey, emphasizing the cross-border trade problem.
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Economic Views
The speaker supports the protection of domestic manufacturers and calls for regulatory intervention to curb the influx of counterfeit goods. The economic viewpoint stresses the necessity of ensuring fair competition and preserving market integrity, thereby safeguarding local business interests.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The primary focus is the inquiry regarding changes to beekeeping subsidies, but the real priority is market regulation and ensuring food safety to prevent the import of counterfeit honey. The speaker is initiating an inspection into the integrity of the market.
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