Agenda Profile: Züleyxa Izmailova
Interpellation concerning the necessity and timeliness of establishing a general quiet period during the breeding season (No. 804)
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The speaker takes a firm and urgent stance in favor of establishing a comprehensive, binding nesting peace in Estonia, covering both state and private forests, stressing that nature requires greater protection. The political focus is aimed at criticizing the government's inaction regarding biodiversity protection, highlighting that 30% of species are threatened with extinction. This position is both value-driven (protecting nature) and results-driven (the government's failure to deliver on its promises).
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the decline in biodiversity indicators, the importance of the bird nesting period, and the necessity of mapping the green network. Specific data is utilized, referencing a 2022 market survey (93% support for nesting site protection) and petitions (over 12,000 signatures), as well as statistics on species endangerment (30%).
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker's style is critical, accusatory, and frustrated, particularly concerning the minister's responses, which are dismissed as "lame" and "vague, non-specific platitudes." Both logical arguments (referencing studies and the number of endangered species) and emotional appeals are employed, emphasizing that the government has failed in protecting nature and is instead actively accelerating its destruction.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker actively performs parliamentary oversight, having initiated a formal inquiry (No. 804) concerning the general nesting truce, which was submitted early in the summer. This pattern includes posing questions, recalling the government's promises, and delivering strong, critical concluding remarks.
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Opposition Stance
The main opposition is directed at the government led by the Reform Party and the responsible minister, who are being criticized for inaction, unpreparedness, and failing to honor their election promises. Separately, Prime Minister Kristen Michal is criticized for reformulating RMK’s (State Forest Management Centre) expectations, a change which rendered biodiversity protection "toothless." The criticism is based on policy and procedure.
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Collaboration Style
Cooperation is evident with the faction or colleagues, as the speaker refers to delegating the reading of the questions to "Mr. Sutt" and addresses "colleagues," which suggests teamwork in the submission of the query. There is no information available regarding cooperation with the opposition or the government.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly national (Estonia) and partially international (Europe, the European Union Biodiversity Strategy). Emphasis is placed on the need to introduce a universal nesting truce that would apply both in state forests (RMK) and on private lands, as well as to map a comprehensive green network across the whole of Estonia.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative priority is the establishment of a binding and universal nesting truce that would halt logging, maintenance, and other nature-affecting activities during the critical period. Also emphasized is the need to map and implement a nationwide green network covering all of Estonia, in accordance with the government's previous promises.
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