Agenda Profile: Anti Poolamets
Inquiry Regarding Latvian Red Beetles in Estonia (no. 796)
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political stance is sharply critical of the previous timid approach to population control, particularly concerning wild boars and wolves. The speaker directly links this political inaction to the threat to food security and the damages incurred by farmers. This position is outcome-oriented, stressing the necessity of robust intervention that has been bogged down by "green transition arguments."
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in hunting and wildlife population control, particularly concerning wild boars (sows and piglets) and wolves. They are capable of directly linking the failure to manage animal numbers effectively to broader consequences, such as African Swine Fever (ASF) and national food security.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharp, critical, and interrogative, presenting a direct interpellation to the minister. A rhetorical question is employed to stress the connection between the failure to control population growth and the root cause of numerous problems, establishing an urgent and accusatory tone. The speech is logical, focusing on the chain of causes and effects.
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Activity Patterns
Data is scarce.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the government's previous inaction regarding the limitation of wild boar and wolf populations. Particular opposition is directed at those who use "green transition arguments" to obstruct the necessary culling, which has caused enormous damage to farmers. The criticism is policy-based and results-oriented.
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Collaboration Style
Data is scarce.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on Estonia's domestic issues, highlighting the management of wildlife populations and the direct effect this has on local farmers. Furthermore, a wider national concern about food security is also brought to the fore.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize the protection of farmers' interests and food security, both of which are under threat due to the failure to limit the population. The speaker criticizes regulations that have caused enormous economic damage, while prioritizing the stability of the agricultural sector.
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Social Issues
Among social issues, the question of protecting rural life and farmers is being raised, contrasting their practical needs (preventing damage) with the arguments of environmental policy. However, the main emphasis is on national food security as a critical issue.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently directed toward the necessity of amending or tightening regulations governing the control of wild animal populations and hunting policy. The objective is to enhance food security and prevent further economic damage, requiring the government to take concrete action.
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