Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
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 stance is critical and procedural, focusing on the specifics of the bill's implementation. Emphasis is placed on the need to clarify social conditionality and evaluate the negative impact on the administrative burden faced by businesses. A moderately oppositional line is maintained, demanding clarity and accountability from the government.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the terminology related to the implementation of the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy, utilizing concepts such as "social conditionality" and "monitoring mechanisms." Knowledge of regulatory impact is also evident, as they inquire about the impact assessment concerning administrative burden and costs. This expertise is further reflected in the posing of targeted and technical questions.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, direct, and analytical, posing specific questions to the presenter. Logical and procedural appeals are employed, requiring definitions and the presence of an impact assessment. The tone is matter-of-fact and demanding.
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Activity Patterns
The procedural patterns are restricted to two consecutive interventions (questions) during the same session at the second reading of the bill.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at the inadequate preparation of the draft bill, criticizing the failure to define social conditionality and the absence of an impact assessment concerning administrative burden. The criticism is procedural and targets the inability of the government or the rapporteur to present the necessary information.
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Collaboration Style
The cooperation style refers to collaboration with colleagues, as the speaker continues an unanswered topic that was raised by another deputy ("you still owe my colleague an answer"). There is no information available regarding inter-party cooperation.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the implementation of international (EU) policy at the national level, generally concentrating on Estonian businesses. There is no specific regional emphasis.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives highlight concerns regarding the regulatory burden, specifically criticizing the potential impact of the proposed legislative change on increasing the administrative load and costs for businesses. There is a preference for shielding the business environment from excessive bureaucracy, and calls are being made for cost-assessment impact studies.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Among the social issues, "social conditionality" is addressed directly, requiring its precise definition and the clarification of monitoring mechanisms related to agricultural policy. This demonstrates an interest in implementing social requirements within the context of subsidies.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on Bill 546 SE, which proposes amendments to the Act on the Implementation of the European Union's Common Agricultural Policy and the Feed Act. The speaker adopts the role of a critical scrutinizer, demanding clarifications and comprehensive impact assessments during the bill's second reading.
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