Agenda Profile: Rene Kokk
Interpellation regarding the state's plan to end compensation to farmers for damages caused by geese (No. 582)
2024-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The most critical issue is the state's decision to stop compensating farmers for damages caused by geese, a decision the speaker vehemently opposes. This stance is results-driven, emphasizing that the ministry's savings (€300,000 to €400,000) are completely disproportionate compared to the actual losses suffered by farmers (which run into the millions). The speaker demands clarification on whether the situation has actually improved or worsened from the farmers' point of view.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise on the topics of compensation for agricultural damage and environmental protection, referencing specific figures such as the previous compensation cap (3200 euros) and the ministry's budget saving objective. A technical detail is also mentioned regarding the insufficient size of the permitted area for deterrent hunting to mitigate the problem.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and respectful (using salutations like "Esteemed Chairman," "Dear Minister"), but the tone is simultaneously urgent, emphasizing the persistent relevance of the issue. The rhetoric is logic-based, contrasting the ministry's cost-saving objective with the damage caused to farmers, which amounts to hundreds of thousands or millions of euros.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker's pattern of activity demonstrates persistence, as they are submitting an interpellation that was originally filed almost a year ago (on October 9th), thereby keeping the issue on the agenda. This suggests a rhythm where older, yet still topical, questions are brought back before the Riigikogu for answers.
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Opposition Stance
The primary criticism is aimed at the actions of the ministry (specifically the former and current climate ministers), who ceased compensation for damage caused by geese in an attempt to save money in the budget. The criticism is policy-driven, accusing the government of failing to meet farmers' expectations regarding increased compensation and instead creating a much larger problem.
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Collaboration Style
Data regarding cooperation with other political forces is lacking; the focus is on demanding answers from the minister and conveying farmers' concerns. The current style of cooperation is aimed at holding the government accountable through an interpellation.
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Regional Focus
The focus is directed at the agricultural sector and farmers, indicating concern for rural areas and local industries that are directly affected by the damage caused by geese. National policy, which has a direct regional impact, is being addressed.
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Economic Views
The speaker supports the national compensation scheme aimed at supporting the agricultural sector and mitigating losses. They criticize budget-cutting efforts that result in hundreds of thousands or millions of euros in losses for farmers, prioritizing the stability of the sector over minor budget cuts.
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Social Issues
Insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is the submission of Inquiry (No. 582) and the subsequent demand for responses regarding the termination of the national compensation scheme. The speaker is currently engaged in determining the accountability and consequences stemming from existing political decisions, operating both as the initiator and the party demanding responsibility.
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