Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
Interpellation regarding the state's plan to end compensation to farmers for damages caused by geese (No. 582)
2024-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is on supporting agriculture and the issue of compensating for damages caused by wild geese. The speaker is critical of the government’s (or the minister’s) alleged plan to replace the compensation paid to farmers with the culling of the geese. This position is strongly aimed at protecting the interests of farmers, framing the topic through policy and effectiveness.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the issues surrounding agricultural compensation and the regulation of damage caused by wildlife (geese/Anseriformes). The expertise is limited to contrasting political alternatives (compensation versus culling) without utilizing technical data or statistics.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, yet sharply questioning and confrontational. Repeated rhetorical questions are employed ("Did I understand you correctly..."), to force the minister to either confirm or refute an extreme position (the destruction of geese). The tone is skeptical and accusatory.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The primary conflict is directed against the policy of the minister and the government regarding how to resolve the damage caused by geese. The criticism is policy-driven and intense, clearly pitting the methods of farmer compensation against the culling of the animals.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the agricultural sector and farmers, which points to concern for rural areas and their economic activities. No specific regional emphasis has been mentioned; the topic is being addressed at the national policy level.
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Economic Views
Economic views center on the need for national compensation for farmers to alleviate the damage caused by wildfowl. This advocates for state intervention and financial support for the agricultural sector, opposing cost reduction through the culling of animals.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed at scrutinizing the government's policies and plans (Interpellation No. 582), specifically concerning the termination of compensation for farmers' damages. The speaker's role is that of a critical questioner and scrutinizer of the existing policy.
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