Agenda Profile: Urve Tiidus
Draft law amending the Hunting Act (567 SE) – First Reading
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance concerns the draft amendment to the Hunting Act (567 SE). The speaker frames hunting as an integral part of human history but immediately pivots to the necessity of acquiring statistical data (specifically, the number of wolf and bear hunting permits) in order to properly understand the bill. A neutral, data-driven approach is maintained throughout.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker openly admits their limited personal expertise in the field of hunting ("a person far removed from hunting"). Instead of expertise, emphasis is placed on the need for a statistical overview regarding the number of hunting permits for large predators (wolf and bear), demonstrating a preference for quantitative data.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, addressing both the chairperson and the presenter. The discourse is purely informative and interrogative, focusing on logical appeal and the demand for specific statistical data (the number of permits). Emotional or narrative elements are absent.
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Activity Patterns
There is insufficient data regarding the frequency or regularity of appearances. The only known fact is the participation in the first reading of the draft bill to amend the Hunting Act.
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Opposition Stance
There is no objection, and the speaker addresses a question to the rapporteur of the draft bill for the purpose of obtaining information. No criticism is expressed regarding policy, procedures, or individuals.
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Collaboration Style
The style of collaboration is constructive and courteous, focused on obtaining information from the rapporteur during the legislative process. This demonstrates a readiness to engage in an evidence-based discussion.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, addressing amendments to the Hunting Act and hunting permits for large predators (wolf and bear) in Estonia. Specific regional emphases are absent.
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Economic Views
Not enough data.
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Social Issues
We examine the theme of hunting through a historical and cultural prism, noting its integral role in human history. This serves as a cultural framework for the draft law concerning nature conservation.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is the draft Act amending the Hunting Act (567 SE). The speaker is acting as an information gatherer, posing specific questions to the rapporteur regarding the statistics associated with the bill so that they can formulate their own stance.
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