Session Profile: Urmas Kruuse
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-10-15
Political Position
The political stance is heavily focused on the level and proportion of direct agricultural payments within the European Union. The speaker highlights concerns that the subsidies are not increasing, and questions whether Estonia's share can realistically reach the European average (currently sitting at 83–84%). This position is centered around policy and statistics, underscoring the necessity of supporting the competitiveness of Estonian farmers.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of European Union agricultural policy and direct payments. Specific statistical data is used (e.g., 83–84% of the European average), and reference is made to the proportional distribution of subsidies and comparison with the long-standing European countries.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and questioning, directed at the presenter to obtain clarification. The tone is concerned yet neutral, focusing on logical arguments and statistical comparison within the context of the European Union.
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Activity Patterns
The records show participation in the Riigikogu plenary session as the member who posed a question.
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Opposition Stance
Direct opponents are not criticized, but doubts and concerns are raised about the policy that fails to increase direct agricultural payments. It is also noted that the voice of agriculture has been loud in the older European countries, implicitly suggesting that Estonian interests are insufficiently represented.
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Collaboration Style
Insufficient data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly national, centering on the interests of Estonian farmers and their position in the allocation of European Union subsidies.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize the support of agriculture through EU direct payments. The speaker supports modifying the allocation rules to ensure a larger proportional share for Estonian farmers and enhance their competitiveness.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed toward the budget and distribution principles for the EU's direct agricultural payments. The speaker operates as an analyst of the political direction and the potential for increasing future subsidies.
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