Agenda Profile: Tiit Maran
Interpellation concerning the necessity and timeliness of establishing a general quiet period during the breeding season (No. 804)
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political position focuses on balancing environmental protection and economic interests, while strongly supporting the necessity of a general nesting quiet period. It is emphasized that protection must be guaranteed everywhere, not only in protected areas, referencing a decision by the European Court of Justice. This stance is aimed at shaping policy to resolve the problem caused by modern technology (harvesters).
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in environmental law (European Court of Justice ruling, potential Supreme Court ruling), forestry (the specific nature of harvester operations), and lobbying (proposals by the Estonian Employers' Confederation). They use a historical comparison to emphasize the novelty of the issue.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is analytical and inquisitive, employing rhetorical contrast (historical versus contemporary issues, harvesters versus combine harvesters). The address is formal and relies on logical arguments, citing legal precedents. It concludes with a direct and pointed question to the minister.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The position is contrary to that of the Estonian Employers' Confederation, which would restrict the nesting quiet period solely to protected areas, viewing this as being in conflict with the European Court of Justice ruling. The criticism targets a specific political proposal that places economic interests ahead of environmental protection.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national and European Union legal framework (European Court ruling) concerning forestry and environmental protection. There is no specific regional emphasis.
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Economic Views
It criticizes the demand for continuous operation in modern industry (harvesters), which creates environmental problems, thereby questioning the prioritization of economic efficiency. It directly addresses a proposal put forward by the central union of employers aimed at protecting their economic interests.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
It focuses on the implementation of environmental legislation and adherence to judicial precedents (the European Court of Justice, the Supreme Court), demanding the universal guarantee of protection during the nesting season. The aim is to ensure that the ministry does not yield to the pressure of lobby groups.
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