Session Profile: Tarmo Tamm
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-01-28
Political Position
The speaker strongly supports amending the Hunting Act to provide the Environmental Board with additional tools for regulating the population of nuisance animals, particularly in situations where court decisions have created obstacles. He sharply criticizes the disproportionate practice of revoking firearms permits for minor infractions, viewing this as a threat to national defense and to citizens' trust in the state. The political framework is aimed at addressing specific legislative gaps and resolving the crisis facing rural areas.
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Topic Expertise
The expertise is clearly evident in the field of hunting and large predator regulation, addressing the search for balance between nature and humanity, and the necessity of amending legal provisions. The speaker employs specific terminology (nuisance specimens, hunting season, the exercise of discretion) and refers to expert opinions regarding the necessity of culling. They are also aware of the legal and social ramifications associated with comprehensive national defense and the revocation of firearms permits.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker’s style is serious, concerned, and at times urgent, especially when describing the suffering of rural residents and the emergence of wolf-related fear. He balances logical arguments (the outdated nature of the legal text) with powerful emotional appeals (the destruction of one's life's work, moral damage, and the loss of state trust). The speech is formal and analytical, containing direct calls for support and political guidance.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker referred to the joint session of the Riigikogu's Rural Affairs and Environment Committee held last week, which was attended by cattle breeders from Soomaa. No other data regarding the frequency of occurrence or activity patterns is available.
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Opposition Stance
Criticism is aimed at the state's inaction regarding damage caused by wildlife ("the state just shrugs") and the disproportionate practice of revoking firearms licenses under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of the Interior, which is seen as an overextension of discretionary power. Also criticized are those who challenge wolf hunting, who have damaged the reputation of the national animal and instilled fear of wolves among the populace.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker demonstrates a pragmatic willingness to cooperate by explicitly supporting the draft legislation, despite the fact that it was introduced by the opposition. He calls upon all members of the Riigikogu to support the bill, emphasizing the necessity of finding a swift solution.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is strongly placed on rural life and the issues faced by livestock farmers, emphasizing the need to prevent a situation where different laws apply in urban and rural areas. A specific example highlighted is the cattle farmers of Soomaa, who have incurred losses exceeding 100,000 euros.
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Economic Views
The economic perspective centers on the necessity of protecting livestock farmers from the substantial material damage caused by large predators, damage which is extensive (exceeding 100,000 euros). The speaker stresses that the state's failure to act is detrimental to rural life and local businesses.
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Social Issues
Among the social issues addressed are the spread of fear and hatred towards wolves in rural areas, a phenomenon resulting from the large carnivore policy. Another significant topic is the erosion of public trust in the state due to the unfair revocation of firearms licenses, which impacts both loyal citizens and comprehensive national defense.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is supporting an amendment to the Hunting Act that grants the Environmental Board the right to organize hunting, even during the regular hunting season, for the culling of nuisance animals. Additionally, political guidance is required from the Minister of the Interior to improve the discretion exercised when revoking firearms permits, in order to avoid disproportionate punishment.
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