Agenda Profile: Mario Kadastik
First reading of the Draft Decision of the Riigikogu (658 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Develop a Plan for Increasing Competition in the Mobile Communications Market and Accelerating Number Portability"
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The focus is currently on boosting competition in the mobile communications market and speeding up number portability. However, caution is being expressed regarding these measures, highlighting concerns about potential volatility and issues related to long-term investments. Political action is directed toward clarifying the relationship between the government's agenda and the opposition's draft legislation. The "very Reform Party-like" character of Rain's question is specifically noted, indicating an awareness of partisan positions.
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Topic Expertise
Demonstrates expertise in telecommunications regulation and market economics by specifically inquiring about the impact of number portability speed on pricing, volatility, and investments. Uses technical terminology (e.g., "compositional majority vote," "volatility") and draws comparisons with Latvia and Lithuania.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is extremely formal, procedural, and informative, focusing on the neutral conveyance of the content and decisions made during the Economic Committee meetings. The tone is objective and analytical, emphasizing the presentation of facts and issues, rather than emotional appeals.
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Activity Patterns
He/She was active in the work of the Economic Affairs Committee, participating in two sittings (September 16 and 22), and was unanimously appointed as the lead committee's representative before the Riigikogu. The pattern of activity involves precise and detailed reporting of the legislative procedure.
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Opposition Stance
The stance towards the opposition (the Centre Party) is neutral, merely noting that they did not want to withdraw their draft bill, even though the government is already addressing the issue. It reports on Marek Reinaas's question concerning the withdrawal of the bill, suggesting pressure from the coalition.
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Collaboration Style
The work of the Commission was procedurally consensual, as both the appointment of the representative and the inclusion of the draft legislation on the plenary agenda were decided unanimously. This points to a willingness for functional cooperation and compromise on matters of procedure.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national regulation (the Estonian mobile market), but the analysis of this topic uses international comparison, examining the impact of number portability speed in Latvia and Lithuania.
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Economic Views
It supports increasing market transparency and competition to encourage lower prices and a fairer market. It expresses concern regarding excessive volatility and potential issues for long-term investments that may stem from very rapid market transitions.
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Social Issues
Insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is on Draft Resolution 658 OE, which mandates the government to develop a plan for increasing competition in the mobile communications market. The Speaker, who is the representative of the draft’s leading committee, will introduce the procedural steps and legal standpoints, including the requirement for an absolute majority vote of the full membership.
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