Agenda Profile: Mario Kadastik
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (609 SE) - second reading
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The political position centers on a cautious and technical approach to the transposition of the European Union Competition Directive. The primary concern relates to mitigating the legal risks associated with cross-border evidence sharing, in order to prevent the European Commission from finding non-compliance. The position is strongly grounded in policy and legal norms, emphasizing potential deficiencies in the implementation of the draft legislation.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the fields of European Union law, competition law, and procedural norms. Specific terminology is employed, such as "infringement proceedings," "administrative procedure," and "handling of cross-border competition cases." The expertise focuses on the technical and international legal issues concerning the transfer of evidence.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and centers on logical and procedural issues. The speaker poses a direct and critical question to the minister, highlighting the potential threat (non-compliance with the directive). Emotional appeals are absent; the focus is placed on identifying legal risks.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
No direct confrontation was voiced, but the speaker raises a critical and skeptical question regarding the adequacy of the solutions proposed in the government's bill. The criticism is aimed at ensuring policy standards and procedural correctness.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is formal and inquisitive, respectfully addressing the minister for clarification ("Thank you, esteemed minister!"). The aim is to constructively identify and resolve gaps related to the implementation of the draft bill.
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Regional Focus
The focus is distinctly international and at the European Union level, addressing the transposition of the directive and the processing of cross-border competition cases in cooperation with other European countries.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives center on the effective enforcement of competition regulation and guaranteeing cross-border cooperation, which supports a regulated market economy and fair competition.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the draft amendment to the Competition Act (609 SE), specifically concerning how to ensure the correct and risk-free transposition of the European Union directive. The speaker's role is to scrutinize the technical and procedural details of the draft bill.
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