Agenda Profile: Mario Kadastik
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (609 SE) – third reading
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker strongly supports the immediate adoption of the draft Competition Act, emphasizing the need to halt the daily fines the state is incurring (3,000 euros per day). This political stance is heavily results-oriented and focuses on budgetary discipline and the swift completion of the directive's transposition, thereby preventing further damage at the expense of education and security. The overall objective is to improve the competitive environment.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the requirements for transposing the Competition Act and the EU Directive, citing specific elements such as cross-border issues, the transferability of evidence, and the rapidity of proceedings. Concrete financial data is utilized (3,000 euros per day, nearly three-quarters of a million euros in total fines), and the division of opinion among legal experts is referenced.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is urgent and pragmatic, employing the analogy of a long and expensive taxi ride as the central narrative device to illustrate the stalling of legislation and the associated costs. The appeal is primarily logical, focusing on financial damage ("the taxi meter is ticking") and rational decision-making.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The direct opponent is not criticized; rather, the criticism is aimed at the drawn-out and costly legislative process and previous indecisiveness. The critique is procedural and fiscal, stressing that paying the fines is irrational.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker calls on the Reform Party to support the bill, demonstrating a desire to reach a consensus for the law's adoption. A willingness is expressed to cooperate later on amending the law should the Competition Authority require additional powers. Reference is also made to Minister Pakosta’s confirmation that the draft bill is sufficient.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, addressing the transposition of the European Union directive and its impact on the state budget. The importance of the cross-border dimension is mentioned within the content of the directive.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize fiscal discipline and the necessity of ending the practice of paying state-damaging penalties, which is eight times more expensive than a standard taxi fare. Support is given to regulatory activities aimed at improving the competitive environment in the market.
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Social Issues
Social issues are mentioned indirectly, with emphasis placed on the fact that the fine incurred due to the delay in passing the legislation will be covered at the expense of education and security. This highlights the priority given to these sectors within the state budget.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is the adoption of the draft Act amending the Competition Act (Bill 609 SE) in order to meet the requirements of the EU directive and prevent fines. The speaker is a strong proponent who stresses the importance of quickly finalizing the Act, promising subsequent amendments if necessary.
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