Agenda Profile: Martin Helme
Draft law amending the Hunting Act (567 SE) – First Reading
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The politician participated in the debate on the draft amendment to the Hunting Act (567 SE), expressing procedural discontent that a simple piece of legislation had led to an overly broad and complex discussion. Substantively, he focused on clarifying the intersection points between wildlife (bears) and agriculture (beekeeping). His approach is policy-driven, seeking concrete facts regarding the scope of the issue.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The politician demonstrates a specific interest in and awareness of the damage caused by wild animals in the beekeeping industry. He recognizes the behavioral patterns of bears ("bears come and knock the beehives over") and poses a direct question regarding the true scope of the problem within Estonian beekeeping. The assessment is focused on evaluating the practical and economic consequences.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The speaking style is direct and conversational, utilizing simple, everyday language. The tone is initially slightly critical regarding the excessive scope of the debate, but then shifts to being inquisitive and fact-based. The politician relies more on widely known situational descriptions than on technical data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The politician was active during the first reading of the draft Hunting Law on February 26, 2025, making two separate interventions. His pattern of activity encompasses both making procedural remarks and posing substantive questions.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
There is no direct criticism of specific opponents or groups. The first address points to indirect dissatisfaction with the overly broad scope of the discussion, or with the procedure that has complicated what was originally a simple law.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Insufficient information.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is national, addressing the issue of damage caused by bears to Estonian beekeeping as a whole. Specific local regions or international topics were not highlighted in the speeches.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The politician expresses concern regarding the economic protection of the agricultural sector (beekeeping) against damage caused by wild animals. He is attempting, through legislation, to clarify the extent of the damage caused by bears, which points to a desire to regulate the situation and protect producers.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
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2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The primary legislative priority is the Draft Act amending the Hunting Act (567 SE). The politician is serving as an explainer of the bill’s provisions, focusing on how the law regulates the conflict between bears and beekeeping.
2 Speeches Analyzed