Session Profile: Toomas Uibo
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-02-26
Political Position
The political stance is heavily focused on supporting compensation for damages incurred by livestock farmers and regulating losses caused by predators. Emphasis is placed on the need to address a specific policy gap concerning compensation when an animal carcass cannot be located. Regulatory clarity regarding the legal grounds for culling wolves is also crucial. The political framework itself is primarily policy- and solution-driven.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the practical details of compensating for predator damage, particularly concerning the requirement to locate the carcass. They are well-versed in the subject, having met with livestock owners who have suffered losses. Furthermore, they possess knowledge regarding the ambiguous points in the legal regulation of supervision and hunting, and demand precise details from the explanatory memorandum.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is interrogative and analytical, focusing on the specifics of the draft bill, legal clarity, and comparison with other initiatives. The tone is moderate and constructive, aiming to find solutions and improvements. The speaker employs logical appeals, demanding justification for why one draft bill is superior to another.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker has been working on this issue outside the Riigikogu hall, meeting directly with those who have suffered damage. During the plenary session, they are actively participating in clarifying the details of the draft legislation, putting forward specific and consistent questions about how the regulation will be implemented.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
While direct opposition is not voiced, a policy-based challenge has been issued, requiring a comparison and justification for why the EKRE bill is superior to the similar Isamaa bill. The criticism targets the substantive effectiveness and clarity of the draft legislation, rather than individuals or procedures.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is open to questions and clarification of details, seeking the best possible solution. The speaker supports the general principle that people should be trusted more and excessive prescription should be avoided, which indicates a desire to find simpler regulatory solutions.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
Attention is being paid to regional and sector-specific issues, especially the economic damages suffered by livestock farmers related to predators. The focus is on guaranteeing the viability of rural areas and agriculture.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic views center on guaranteeing state compensation for the financial damages suffered by livestock farmers. Furthermore, there is support for regulatory relief and increased trust in economic participants to minimize bureaucracy.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Not enough data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft bill concerning compensation for predator damage and the regulation of hunting. The speaker’s role is that of a critical supporter, demanding precise clarification of the bill’s provisions (e.g., the legal basis for culling wolves and the compensation mechanism). The necessity of comparing this initiative with other similar draft legislation is also emphasized.
2 Speeches Analyzed