Session Profile: Urmas Kruuse
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
2024-11-05
Political Position
The speaker is focusing on the structure of direct agricultural payments, strongly advocating for a support system geared towards competitiveness. He/She expresses concern and opposition regarding a potential shift in direction towards more social and less competition-based support, deeming this quite dangerous for Estonian farmers. The political framework itself is currently aimed at policy effectiveness and increasing the level of subsidies.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding agricultural policy and EU subsidies, citing specific statistics (Estonia receives 84% of the European average). He uses technical terminology, such as "agricultural subsidies based on enterprise competitiveness," and references the role of prime ministers in determining the proportions.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and inquiry-driven, addressing the presiding officer and the Prime Minister respectfully. The tone is concerned when discussing the risk of subsidies becoming more welfare-oriented, and the rhetoric includes references to a recent agricultural conference and political backrooms.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is participating in the plenary session as the questioner. In his remarks, he refers to the monitoring of a recently held agricultural conference and the positions highlighted there.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism targets potential future political decisions that would make the support system more focused on social welfare, a move he considers dangerous. The question is addressed to the Prime Minister, emphasizing his pivotal role in finally determining the proportions of these subsidies during international negotiations.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker began by acknowledging the Prime Minister's previous position regarding the continuation of direct payments, adopting a questioning style that was respectful yet simultaneously demanding.
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Regional Focus
The national focus is on maintaining the competitiveness of Estonian farmers within the context of European Union subsidies.
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Economic Views
Economic views strongly favor supporting competitiveness and entrepreneurship, contrasting with social redistribution in agricultural subsidies. He emphasizes the need to raise the level of subsidies to get closer to the European average.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently centered on the outcomes of the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) direct payments negotiations and their impact on Estonia's competitiveness. He/She is interested in shaping policy that supports strong agricultural enterprises.
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