Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
Inquiry regarding the explosively grown cormorant population (no. 725)
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political focus is on the management of environmental and nature conservation, specifically addressing the problem of the sharp increase in the cormorant population. The speaker adopts a critical stance, questioning the sufficient effectiveness of the ministry's current activities (control and deterrence methods). This position is aimed at evaluating the efficacy of the government's actions, demanding an additional response if necessary.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of specific environmental management terminology, such as "control measures" and "deterrence methods," focusing on the management of the cormorant population. This knowledge is applied to frame the question of whether the ministry's actions are routine or extraordinary, referencing the ineffectiveness of existing methods.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and respectful, addressing the "Respected Chairman of the Session" and the "Dear Minister." The tone is direct and inquisitive, focusing on a logical request for clarification to determine whether the ministry has responded with "extra" measures.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker actively utilizes parliamentary scrutiny mechanisms, having been involved in initiating a formal query (an interpellation) titled "Our Interpellation." This indicates a systematic approach to monitoring the government's activities.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the executive branch—the ministry—criticizing the inadequate effectiveness of their current prevention and deterrence measures. The critique is rooted in policy and procedure, demanding an explanation as to whether additional measures have been put in place.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is working in collaboration with colleagues ("Our interpellation"), thereby forming part of the factional activity in exercising parliamentary oversight. Communication with the minister is polite, yet demanding.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The main focus is on the parliament's oversight function, initiating an interpellation to evaluate the effectiveness of the government's actions (control measures) aimed at managing the cormorant population. The speaker, acting as the initiator, is demanding clarification on how existing measures are being implemented.
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