Agenda Profile: Riina Solman
Draft law amending the Hunting Act (567 SE) – First Reading
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
This political stance is heavily focused on protecting people and domestic animals from predators—specifically wolves—particularly in rural areas. The speaker stresses the necessity of guaranteeing a sense of security and safety for the populace, while simultaneously questioning the opposing party's political consistency when dealing with similar threats. This position is value-driven, prioritizing security above all else.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The knowledge centers on the practical implications of hunting and animal protection legislation, especially regarding the threats posed by predators. This expertise relies on comparing similar legislative drafts (for example, the issue of dangerous dogs) and emphasizing specific risk incidents (such as a child walking to school). There are no references to technical data or statistics.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is provocative and emphasizes an urgent need for action, employing emotional appeals (children’s safety, fear). The style is formal, yet it includes sharp comparisons and rhetorical questions regarding the opposing side's political consistency. A specific narrative (a child on the way to school) is used to illustrate the gravity of the situation.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is active in the legislative debate, having spoken repeatedly during the first reading of the same bill. This pattern of activity indicates a focus on pressuring the advancement of that specific bill. Data concerning other activity patterns is unavailable.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the rapporteur and the ministry, criticizing their political consistency and the slow pace of the bill's advancement. The criticism focuses on the lack of results and the delay in ensuring security, demanding a specific timeline. Opponents (Raimond Kaljulaid, Kert Kingo) are being used as rhetorical reference points.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Information regarding the style of cooperation is unavailable, as the speeches focus on posing questions to the opposing side and challenging their viewpoints. There are no indications of cross-party cooperation or a willingness to compromise.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is clearly regional, emphasizing the safety concerns of rural residents and livestock owners regarding predators. A specific, yet unnamed, rural area is mentioned where children are at risk.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
There is not enough data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The primary social issue is public safety and the protection of children in rural areas from predator attacks. Emphasis is placed on the need to ensure people's sense of security and to protect domestic animals.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the Draft Act amending the Hunting Act (567 SE), regarding which the speaker is critical of the slow pace of progress and the lack of tangible results. The speaker calls for immediate steps so that the bill can finally start providing people with a sense of security.
2 Speeches Analyzed