Agenda Profile: Mait Klaassen
Draft law amending the Hunting Act (553 SE) - First Reading
2025-01-28
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The most crucial issue, within the framework of the draft amendment to the Hunting Law, is the regulation of the behavior patterns of large predators (the wolf) and their impact on domestic animals. The political stance advocates for an evidence-based approach to determine whether predators that have learned to kill livestock can successfully revert to hunting wild game. This position is moderately supportive and focuses on the practical viability of the policy.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a specific interest in wolf behavior models, employing terms like "learned as a pup" and "killing behavior taught by older pack leaders." This points to either expertise or a profound interest in the field of wildlife management and ethology. The expertise is being utilized to provide a substantive basis for a political issue.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is polite and formal ("Respected Manager! Excellent Presenter!"), beginning with an expression of shared empathy ("The wolf is in my heart too, just as it is in yours."). The emphasis is placed on asking logical and detail-oriented questions aimed at analyzing the behavioral model.
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Activity Patterns
The data indicates one instance of participation during a Riigikogu session, specifically in the form of posing a question during the first reading of the bill amending the Hunting Act.
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Opposition Stance
There is not enough data.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is open and respectful, establishing a shared empathetic foundation with the presenter ("the wolf is also in my heart") before posing a substantive and detailed question. This indicates a readiness for constructive dialogue.
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Regional Focus
Insufficient data.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
There is not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus currently rests on the Draft Act Amending the Hunting Act (553 SE). The speaker is participating in this process as a questioner, seeking to clarify the draft's potential impact on wolf behavior and the practical issues associated with it.
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