Session Profile: Züleyxa Izmailova
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
2025-06-10
Political Position
The political position focuses strongly on the principles of the rule of law, demanding the effective enforcement of court decisions, especially those pertaining to environmental protection. Another key theme is the fight against monopolies and ensuring fair competition in order to protect consumers and SMEs from high prices. The position is sharply critical of the government's inaction in both the environmental and economic spheres, and is aimed at improving overall effectiveness.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the enforcement of environmental law (referencing the Supreme Court ruling on forest notifications and the lack of resources at the Environmental Board) and in the field of competition law. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of the law and the need to analyze the restriction of market participants' influence, utilizing terms such as "structural competition infringements." The necessity of providing environmental awareness training for judges is also highlighted.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, yet sharply confrontational and critical, especially towards the Minister, whose speech is labeled demagogic and "charming." The speaker poses direct questions that contain accusations (e.g., acting in the interests of monopolists) and expresses strong skepticism regarding the honesty of the responses ("the hope for this is very small"). The appeals are primarily logical, focusing on factual errors and the consequences of the policy (high prices).
3 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
All three speeches were delivered on the same day during a plenary session, which indicates active participation in exercising the Riigikogu's oversight function. The pattern of activity involves questioning high-ranking state officials (the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and a minister) on critical policy and rule of law issues.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The primary confrontation is directed against the actions of the minister and the government, who stand accused of acting in the interests of monopolists and obstructing fair competition. The criticism is intense and addresses both political choices (high prices, hindering the free market) and the inability of state institutions to enforce court rulings due to a lack of resources. The questioning of the opponent's motives is evident.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
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3 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is clearly national, addressing the interests of the Estonian people, the Estonian business environment, and the activities of state institutions (the Environmental Board, the Ministry of Justice), as well as their capacity to implement legislation.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic views strongly advocate for a free market and fair competition, while opposing monopolists and market distortions. Emphasis is placed on the need to protect small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and consumers, who are currently forced to pay several times more for goods and services, including food, than their counterparts in other EU countries. There is a call for more effective regulation to limit the influence of major market players.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The primary social theme is environmental protection and its impact on human rights, emphasizing the deepening of environmental crises and the necessity of factoring environmental conditions into judicial decision-making. Furthermore, the issue of public trust in state institutions is being raised, stemming from the non-compliance with court rulings.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed towards ensuring the effectiveness of the Competition Act and analyzing its implementation practices in order to limit the influence of large market participants. Furthermore, the necessity of ensuring the enforcement of environmental protection court decisions that have already entered into force is emphasized, citing the resource problems faced by the Environmental Board.
3 Speeches Analyzed