Session Profile: Züleyxa Izmailova
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
2025-05-14
Political Position
The political focus is directed toward the implementation of EU environmental regulations and directives in Estonia. The speaker expresses strong criticism regarding the government's failure to prepare for the upcoming entry into force of the Deforestation Regulation and its inability to implement the Natura Directive, a requirement that has been known since 2004. The political framework is heavily results-oriented, centering on the government's inaction and the necessity of avoiding infringement procedures.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of European Union environmental law, specifically referencing the EU Deforestation Regulation and Article 6 of the Habitats Directive. Specific terminology is used, such as "infringement procedure," "forest degradation," and "Natura sites." Knowledge of the situation concerning Estonian timber resources and the viewpoints of the timber industry is also referenced.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and accusatory, focusing on the government's inaction and incompetence. The speaker employs rhetorical questions to challenge the readiness of the Ministry of Climate, alongside direct accusations (e.g., "allowing the situation to get this bad"). The address opens with a light, personal remark directed at the chair concerning the correct pronunciation of a name.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
Fierce opposition is directed against the Reform Party-led government, which is accused of long-term inaction and the deterioration of conditions in the Natura areas since 2004. The criticism is intense and focuses on the failure to implement policy and the adoption of "highly questionable maneuvers" to avoid infringement proceedings.
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Collaboration Style
Not enough data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is primarily national (Estonia's preparedness, the Ministry of Climate, Estonia's timber resources) and international (European Union regulations and directives). The protection of indigenous communities' rights in a global context is also mentioned, which is connected to the goals of the deforestation regulation.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives center on regulatory readiness, specifically questioning whether businesses have been adequately informed about the stricter requirements stemming from the deforestation regulation. Furthermore, the depletion of Estonia’s timber reserves is highlighted—a fact acknowledged even by timber industry representatives—underscoring the necessity of factoring environmental constraints into economic activities.
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Social Issues
Among social issues, emphasis is placed on protecting the rights of indigenous communities in connection with minimizing deforestation. This focus links environmental policy with aspects of social justice on a global level.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the proper implementation and compliance monitoring of existing European Union legislation (the Deforestation Regulation and the Habitats Directive). The presenter stresses the necessity of conducting inspections starting in 2026 and criticizes the prior lack of implementation of the law within Natura sites.
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