Session Profile: Jaak Aab
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
2025-03-12
Political Position
The speaker strongly supports the enhancement of competition supervision and the swift adoption of amendments to the Competition Act. He/She emphasizes that fair and free competition is crucial for a free market economy, and criticizes the government's delay in transposing the European Union directive. The speaker expresses clear displeasure over the fact that Estonia has been incurring infringement fines since 2021.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a profound knowledge of competition law and European Union regulations. He/She uses precise legal terminology, refers to specific directives and procedures, and compares the practices of various European countries. The speaker also mentions decisions by the European Commission and the European Court of Justice, as well as the amounts of the fines.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker adopts a formally polite but critical tone. They begin with traditional expressions of courtesy and thanks, but then transition to sharp questions and accusations. The rhetoric relies on facts, using specific dates, amounts, and legal citations to strengthen the argument.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker actively participates in the Riigikogu's information hour, posing follow-up questions to the Prime Minister regarding the Competition Act. He/She refers to earlier discussions held by the Coalition Council, which demonstrates regular involvement in political negotiations and decision-making processes.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker sharply criticizes the Reform Party and the justice ministers, accusing them of delay and a lack of clarity regarding the amendments to the Competition Act. He/She expresses suspicion that certain companies may be influencing the legislation in their own interests and obstructing the enhancement of competition supervision.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker emphasizes that initially, all coalition partners—the Reform Party, Eesti 200, and the Social Democrats—were in agreement with the draft bill. The speaker demonstrates openness to hearing the diverse opinions of experts and mentions consulting with the European Commission, which points to cooperation among the various parties involved.
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Regional Focus
There is not enough data.
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Economic Views
The speaker strongly supports the free market economy and fair competition. He/She emphasizes that more effective competition supervision benefits both consumers (lower prices) and businesses. The speaker opposes monopolistic practices and supports the regulation of market competition.
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Social Issues
There is not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The speaker focuses on the amendments to the Competition Act and the transposition of European Union directives. They support the implementation of administrative procedure rules in competition supervision and the role of the administrative court in imposing fines. The speaker demands clarity regarding the continuation of the legislative process.
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