Agenda Profile: Evelin Poolamets
Draft law amending the Nature Conservation Act, the Hunting Act, and the State Property Act (612 SE) – First Reading
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance is moderately critical of the procedural provisions of the draft legislation, strongly highlighting the risk of conflict of interest should developers (such as wind farm developers) be permitted to designate mitigation areas themselves. This position is clearly policy- and regulation-centric, aiming to safeguard the continued competence of the Environmental Board. The overall tone of the stance is cautious and inquiry-based, rather than being fully adversarial.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in nature conservation and planning legislation, precisely referencing Section 81 and utilizing specific terminology such as "compensation and mitigation areas" and "the organizer of the planning process." The expertise centers on the logic and lawful application of regulatory mechanisms, prioritizing the role of the Environmental Board.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is analytical and focused on inquiry, seeking to identify logical contradictions and inconsistencies within the provisions of the bill. The tone is formal and centers on logical appeal, highlighting a potential conflict of interest ("I definitely see a certain contradiction here").
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Activity Patterns
There is insufficient data.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition targets a specific provision in the draft bill that allows the developer (the permit applicant) to designate mitigation areas. This is criticized as a procedural flaw that inherently creates a conflict of interest. The criticism is aimed at the policy and the illogical structure of the regulation, rather than at specific individuals.
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Collaboration Style
There is insufficient data.
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Regional Focus
There is insufficient data.
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Economic Views
The economic views concern regulation where strong state oversight (the Environmental Board) is preferred over the self-regulation of developers (business interests, e.g., wind farm developers) regarding environmental compensation issues. This indicates caution concerning excessive autonomy for business interests in environmental matters.
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Social Issues
There is insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft act amending the Nature Conservation Act, the Hunting Act, and the State Assets Act (Bill 612 SE), where the speaker serves as a critical questioner. The priority is to ensure that the designation of environmental compensation and mitigation areas is impartial and falls under the competence of the Environmental Board, thereby avoiding conflicts of interest.
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