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) - First Reading
2024-12-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is strongly opposed to draft bill 546 SE, particularly concerning the introduction of social conditionality, as this increases the administrative burden on applicants and creates an unequal situation among controlled producers. This stance is policy-driven, emphasizing negative practical consequences and the growth of bureaucracy, contrary to the bill's objective. The speaker, on behalf of the faction of the Conservative People's Party of Estonia, proposes rejecting the bill at the first reading.
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Topic Expertise
High expertise in the implementation of the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy, the conditionality of support, and the functions of administrative structures (PRIA, the Labor Inspectorate, the Land and Spatial Planning Agency). Uses specific technical terms such as "social conditionality," "recoverable amount," "matrix," and the "Iva app." The expertise is focused on analyzing detailed regulatory changes and assessing their impact on producers.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, analytical, and critical, focusing on logical arguments and highlighting contradictions (e.g., between the stated reduction in administrative burden and its actual increase). The speaker first presents detailed technical questions and then consolidates them into a strong objection, culminating in a concrete proposal for rejection. The tone is persuasive but not emotional, relying on an analysis of the explanatory memorandum and the regulations.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker actively participates in the first reading of the bill, submitting specific technical questions to the minister while also making a proposal on behalf of the faction to reject the draft legislation. This pattern of activity demonstrates a focus on the legislative process and the details.
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Opposition Stance
The primary opposition is aimed at the substance of the draft bill and the government's policy, specifically against the unfair implementation of social conditionality, which places producers in an unequal position. The criticism is policy-driven and intense, as the speaker, acting on behalf of the faction, proposes rejecting the bill at the first reading, thereby ruling out any compromise in its current form.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is presenting the position of their faction (the Estonian Conservative People's Party faction) and, acting on their behalf, proposes that the bill be rejected. There is no indication of seeking compromise or cooperation with other parties or the government; instead, the unified opposition of the faction is being stressed.
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Regional Focus
The focus is national and sector-based, addressing the implementation of the European Union’s Common Agricultural Policy, which broadly affects Estonian agricultural producers and rural stakeholders. The topic of land improvement and the functions of the Land and Spatial Planning Agency are mentioned, which point to issues concerning rural life and land use.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize the necessity of reducing the administrative burden and bureaucracy faced by agricultural producers, while simultaneously pushing back against new regulatory obligations. This stance clearly favors the protection of producers and business interests, criticizing the state for automatically reducing subsidies even in cases of minor infractions.
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Social Issues
The social conditionality concerning the fulfillment of occupational safety and working environment requirements in the agricultural sector is addressed. Criticism is directed against the implementation mechanism, which creates inequality between inspected and uninspected producers and leads to the reduction of subsidies regardless of the resolution of the violations.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on opposing Draft Bill 546 SE (Amendments to the implementation of the EU CAP and the Feed Act). The speaker is an active opponent who seeks to prevent the introduction of social conditionality and, on behalf of the parliamentary group, proposes rejecting the draft bill during its first reading.
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