Agenda Profile: Urmas Kruuse

Second reading of the draft law amending the Animal Husbandry Act (551 SE)

2025-02-26

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Political Position
The political stance is strongly focused on supporting the procedural advancement of the specific draft legislation (Bill 551 SE). This position is policy-driven, concentrating on finalizing the process of adopting the law, especially since no amendments were submitted. The primary subject is the supplementation of the Law on the Breeding of Farm Animals.

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Topic Expertise
The expertise is clearly evident in the management of the legislative procedure and timeline, providing exact dates and procedural steps. The speaker demonstrates authority in conveying the work and decisions of the Rural Affairs Committee. The substantive knowledge concerns the amendment to the Agricultural Animal Breeding Act.

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Rhetorical Style
The style is highly formal, neutral, and procedural, focusing strictly on the presentation of facts and dates. The speaker employs logical reporting to describe the bill's progression from the first reading up to the scheduling of the third reading. Emotional or persuasive appeals are entirely absent.

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Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively involved in legislative work, operating on behalf of the Committee on Rural Affairs and submitting procedural reports to the plenary session. This pattern of activity demonstrates strict adherence to the schedule and the making of procedural decisions, including the specific mention of committee meeting dates (February 17).

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Opposition Stance
An oppositional stance is not evident; rather, the lack of proposed amendments is emphasized, both from colleagues and various organizations. This indicates that the bill's proceedings are moving forward smoothly and without resistance.

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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is institutional and courteous, involving respectfully addressing colleagues and the session chair. Cooperation was also expressed through soliciting opinions from various organizations, demonstrating openness to feedback and wide-ranging inclusion.

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Regional Focus
There is no direct regional focus, as the discussion centers on the national legislative procedure. The topic of the draft law (livestock breeding) indicates an indirect connection to rural areas and the agricultural sector.

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Economic Views
Insufficient data.

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Social Issues
Insufficient data.

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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on concluding the proceedings for Bill 551 SE (Supplementation of the Agricultural Animal Breeding Act). The speaker, who is driving this process, is proposing to wrap up the second reading and schedule the third reading and final vote for March 12.

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