Agenda Profile: Züleyxa Izmailova

The Chairman of the Supreme Court’s overview of court orders, the administration of justice, and the uniform application of laws.

2025-06-10

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

Political Position
The political focus is heavily centered on the principles of the rule of law and ensuring the enforcement of court rulings, particularly within the environmental sector. The speaker voices concern over the inability of state agencies (specifically the Environmental Board) to comply with Supreme Court judgments, citing a lack of resources. This stance is critical of the executive branch's actions, underscoring the necessity of restoring public trust in government institutions. The issue is being framed in both results-oriented terms (the failure to execute decisions) and value-based terms (environmental protection and human rights).

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates specific expertise regarding the challenges in environmental adjudication and the execution of court judgments, citing the case involving the issuance of forest notifications as an example and referencing a prior Supreme Court decision. Emphasis is placed on the impact of deepening environmental crises on human rights and the necessity for specialized training for judges. Awareness is also demonstrated regarding the Environmental Board's resource shortage (funding, personnel) acting as a significant barrier to implementation.

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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and interrogative, addressing the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The tone is concerned and demanding, highlighting systemic deficiencies (resources, oversight) and the necessity of restoring public trust. The appeal is primarily logical and procedural, focusing on matters of accountability and oversight.

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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed at state institutions, particularly the Environmental Board, for their inability to ensure the enforcement of court decisions due to a lack of resources. The opposition is procedural and focuses on the inefficiency of the executive branch and the lack of oversight. The speaker criticizes a situation where decisions are not implemented, even though they serve to protect the environment and the public.

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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is national, addressing the consistent application and enforcement of Supreme Court rulings, as well as the overall activities of the Environmental Board throughout Estonia. Specific regional projects or communities are not emphasized; instead, the general administration of justice is examined.

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Economic Views
Economic viewpoints indicate support for increasing the resources (money, personnel) of state institutions to ensure the enforcement of court decisions and environmental protection. The speaker views the lack of resources as a direct impediment to the functioning of the rule of law.

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Social Issues
The main social issue is environmental justice and the protection of human rights against the backdrop of deepening environmental crises. Emphasis is placed on the need to protect the weaker party in disputes, ensuring that the clarification of fundamental environmental facts is not the sole responsibility of just one side. The importance of restoring public trust in state institutions is also highlighted.

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Legislative Focus
The focus is on the administration of justice, supervision of the enforcement of court judgments, and improving the competence of judges. The speaker asks the Supreme Court about a specific training program so that judges would be able to take environmental conditions into account when making decisions.

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