Agenda Profile: Tarmo Tamm
Draft law amending the Hunting Act (553 SE) - First Reading
2025-01-28
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position strongly supports amendments to the Hunting Act to grant the Environmental Board the right to regulate the population of nuisance animals during the hunting season. The main issues are protecting rural life from damage caused by large predators and restoring public trust in the state, as well as ending disproportionate penalties (revocation of firearms licenses) against law-abiding citizens. The framework is results-oriented, emphasizing the state's inability to provide assistance and the need for a rapid solution and clear political guidance.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of hunting and large predator management, using terms such as "nuisance specimens" and referencing the mandates of the Environmental Board. They rely on expert opinion regarding the necessity of culling and present specific data on the damages incurred (over 100,000 euros in damage, 57 cattle killed in Soomaa). Furthermore, they are aware of the procedures for revoking firearm licenses and the subsequent impact this has on national defense.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is serious and pressing, blending political analysis with emotional appeals, particularly when detailing the moral and material damage suffered by rural residents and the resulting loss of public trust in the state. Strong imagery is employed, such as "wolf fear transformed into wolf hatred," and the state's support for the "oppressor." The speaker criticizes the disproportionality of the punishments and stresses the necessity for clear political direction.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker referred to a recent event: a joint session of the Riigikogu's Rural Affairs and Environment Committee, where cattle farmers from Soomaa came to discuss the losses they had incurred.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the state's inaction and the resulting loss of trust among rural residents, especially in a situation where the state "throws up its hands" and fails to provide aid. Furthermore, criticism is leveled against the Ministry of the Interior's disproportionate punitive practices when revoking gun licenses, as well as the challengers of the wolf hunt, who have generated fear of wolves and caused reputational damage.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker demonstrates a willingness to cooperate by strongly supporting the bill, despite the fact that it was submitted by the opposition. They call upon all members of the Riigikogu to support the bill, emphasizing the importance of the solution regardless of political affiliation.
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Regional Focus
The focus is heavily on rural life and the problems faced by livestock farmers, especially in the context of damage caused by large predators. Specifically mentioned are the Soomaa cattle breeders and the extensive losses they have suffered.
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Economic Views
The economic perspectives focus on protecting rural life and the life’s work of livestock farmers from damage caused by large predators, highlighting significant material losses (exceeding 100,000 euros). State inaction is also criticized, as it exacerbates the economic and moral damage, and intervention from the government is demanded to normalize the situation.
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Social Issues
The text addresses social issues concerning the safety of rural inhabitants (specifically, the fear of wolves) and public trust in the state. It strongly emphasizes the right of loyal citizens to obtain firearm licenses and criticizes disproportionate penalties that endanger comprehensive national defense and foster distrust toward the government.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is on supporting the Draft Act amending the Hunting Act (Bill 553 SE) to grant the Environmental Board the authority to regulate the population of large predators during the hunting season. Additionally, political guidance is required from the Minister of the Interior to improve the discretion used in the revocation of firearms licenses, in order to prevent disproportionate penalties.
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