Agenda Profile: Arvo Aller
Draft law amending the Act on the Implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union and the Feed Act (546 SE) – Second Reading
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is strongly critical of Draft Law 546 SE concerning the implementation of the European Union’s Common Agricultural Policy, particularly regarding the requirements for social conditionality. The primary objection arises from the unequal treatment between undertakings and natural persons, as well as the increasing bureaucracy that penalizes agricultural businesses by reducing subsidies for minor infractions. This opposition is primarily focused on policy and procedure, highlighting the deficiencies of the draft law and its unfair implementation.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The presenters demonstrate thorough expertise regarding agricultural support systems (direct payments, conditionality), control authorities (the Labour Inspectorate, PRIA), and the associated bureaucracy. Technical terms and specific examples are used, such as the Iva app, risk analysis, and safety instruction requirements, emphasizing their impact on producers. Reference is also made to temporal contradictions in legislation, where a regulation takes effect before the corresponding law is adopted.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical and logic-driven, focusing on the shortcomings of the draft law and the practical repercussions for farmers. Specific and vivid examples are used (such as black-and-yellow striped tape on a stair step or a ladder instruction manual) to illustrate the sheer absurdity of the bureaucracy. One speaker began with a brief international political comment (the inauguration of the US president) but quickly shifted back to the technical subject matter.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
Patterns of activity demonstrate consistent participation in the legislative process, referencing previous speeches and identified shortcomings during the previous reading (December 17, 2024). The faction is active in submitting procedural proposals, having put forward a motion to suspend the second reading of the draft legislation.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed against the ministry (for ignoring the shortcomings of the draft legislation) and the regulatory bodies (the Labour Inspectorate, PRIA), whose actions create an unfair and punitive system for businesses. The opposition is intense and focuses on the deficiencies in the policy and procedure, particularly the unequal treatment between private individuals and businesses.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Insufficient data
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is briefly represented, referencing the list of Labour Inspectorate inspections in Ida-Virumaa, which mentioned 175 companies slated for inspection, including three agricultural enterprises. This points to an awareness of the impact regulations have on specific regions.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic perspectives highlight concerns over rising bureaucracy and the resulting additional costs for agricultural businesses. These businesses are forced to either outsource or manage internally all matters related to the working environment and occupational safety. There is opposition to regulations that put businesses at a competitive disadvantage compared to private individuals applying for subsidies, and they demand that subsidies not be reduced for minor deficiencies.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Social issues were discussed within the context of applying social conditionality related to occupational health and safety, while criticizing its bureaucratic and unequal implementation. Furthermore, the potential difficulties faced by older farmers when using new mobile applications (the Iva app) were highlighted, noting that this requires additional resources.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently directed at opposing Draft Bill 546 SE (Implementation of the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy) and highlighting its deficiencies. The parliamentary group is acting against the bill, proposing that the second reading be suspended in order to prevent an increase in bureaucracy and inequality within the agricultural sector.
3 Speeches Analyzed