Session Profile: Züleyxa Izmailova
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-10-13
Political Position
The political focus is on strong nature conservation, demanding the implementation of a universal nesting truce in both private and state forests, and the halting of the deterioration of biodiversity indicators. The attitude towards the government's actions is sharply critical, accusing them of failing to fulfill promises and weakening existing protective measures. The political framework is value-based (protecting nature) and results-oriented (criticizing the minister's failures).
5 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates strong expertise in nature conservation and environmental policy topics, utilizing specific terminology such as 'breeding peace,' 'biodiversity,' and 'green network.' Arguments are supported by concrete data, for example, the percentage of endangered species (approximately 30%) and the rate of public support (93% for breeding peace). It is emphasized that natural phenomena are governed by the laws of physics, not by ideology or worldview.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and concerned, expressing frustration over the government's inaction and the poor preparation of the minister's responses. It utilizes both emotional appeals (sadness regarding the unprotected state of Estonian nature) and logical argumentation, referencing studies and previous promises. The minister's answers are described as vague and non-specific.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker participated in the submission of the query and the subsequent debate, which had been initiated early in the summer due to concerns regarding the nesting peace of birds and animals. The pattern of activity involved introducing the topic, delegating questions to a colleague, and concluding the discussion with a critical summary of the minister's responses.
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Opposition Stance
Strong opposition is directed at the government led by the Reform Party, Prime Minister Kristen Michal, and a specific minister. The criticism is policy- and results-based, accusing them of failing to protect nature, making biodiversity protection toothless by changing RMK’s expectations, and letting down the process of drafting the climate law. The opposition is intense, claiming that the government is giving momentum to the devastation of the nature that still remains.
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Collaboration Style
Cooperation is evident within the faction, where the reading of questions was delegated to a colleague (Mr. Sutt). Cooperation and support from nature conservation organizations and the wider public are also highlighted, referencing petitions and market surveys. There is no information regarding the search for cross-party compromise.
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Regional Focus
The focus is broadly national and international, referencing Estonia's biodiversity indicators and the European Union's biodiversity strategy. The necessity of mapping a comprehensive green network across the whole of Estonia is emphasized, involving local municipalities and communities.
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Economic Views
Insufficient data.
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Social Issues
The speaker emphasizes that environmental protection is a widely supported social demand, referencing 93% public support for establishing a nesting truce. It is important to involve private forest owners, local governments, and communities in nature conservation.
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Legislative Focus
Legislative priorities include establishing a binding and universal nesting truce and advancing the process of drafting the Climate Act. Furthermore, a concrete action plan is required to implement the commitment to map the green network covering the whole of Estonia.
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