Session Profile: Mait Klaassen
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-02-26
Political Position
The political stance centers on regulating damage caused by wild animals and protecting private property. The speaker calls for the issue to be addressed more seriously, expanding the scope of problem species beyond wolves and bears to include lynxes and deer, which also cause property damage (to sheep, chickens, and hay and silage bales). This position is strongly geared toward safeguarding the rights of property owners against damage inflicted by wildlife.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise on the topic of wildlife damage and agriculture, highlighting specific examples (lynx attacks on sheep and poultry, and damage caused by deer and bears to hay and silage bales). They use the technical term "nuisance animal" and differentiate between the various ways damage is inflicted.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and analytical, beginning with polite addresses to the chairman and the rapporteur. The speaker's tone is serious and calls for deeper consideration of the topic ("Let's now think about this a little more seriously"). Logical argumentation is employed, expanding the scope of the issue in the form of a question, in order to achieve political clarity.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative approach is constructive and respectful, involving direct communication with the rapporteur for clarification. The objective is to contribute to the creation of a better and more comprehensive draft law by expanding its scope of applicability.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly on issues related to rural areas and agriculture, specifically concerning damage caused by wildlife (to livestock and feed bales). This indicates a regional interest in protecting rural life and property.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on expanding and specifying the regulation of damage caused by wild animals. The priority is to clarify whether the permit for culling animals that damage property (including lynxes and deer) applies more broadly or only to wolves and bears, in order to ensure the integrity of the legislation.
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