Session Profile: Mario Kadastik
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
2024-10-14
Political Position
The political focus is on the technical details of economic regulation, especially the raising of the turnover threshold for group exemptions concerning vertical integration. It is emphasized that the choice between the 10 million or 50 million limit is a political decision point that must take into account the size of the Estonian market. The stance is informative and procedure-based, focusing on the legal correctness of the legislative solution (a ministerial or government regulation).
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates thorough knowledge of economic regulation and competition law, utilizing technical terms such as "block exemptions" and "vertical integration." He/She is authoritative in explaining the procedural and substantive details of the draft bill, referencing turnover thresholds and European Union rules. This expertise is further confirmed by the referral to the Riigikogu Legal Department for the assessment of a hybrid solution.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly formal, neutral, and procedural, focusing on the detailed reporting of what transpired during the committee meetings. The discourse is logical and fact-based, lacking emotional or persuasive appeals. The objective is to inform the plenary assembly regarding the progress of the proceedings and the committee's consensus decisions.
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Activity Patterns
The Speaker is actively engaged in legislative work, fulfilling the role of rapporteur for the Economic Affairs Committee and participating in two committee sessions (on September 9th and October 8th). Their pattern of activity demonstrates regular involvement in the processing of draft legislation and the presentation of results to the Plenary Assembly. Furthermore, they are connected to the initiation of consultations with the Riigikogu Legal Department.
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Opposition Stance
There are no direct opponents or criticism. The discussion revolves around policy choices (the turnover threshold) and procedural matters (the legality of the hybrid solution), which are resolved by seeking consensus and legal counsel. During the handling of the draft bill, there were only a few neutral votes, but no votes against.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is consensus-based and open, given that all final decisions of the commission were consensual. A willingness is demonstrated to seek advice from the Legal and Analysis Department of the Chancellery of the Riigikogu to ensure the legal correctness of the proceedings. Cooperation also involves the participation of the minister in the introduction of the draft legislation.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level and on the transposition of European Union regulations, especially concerning the size of the Estonian market, which is mentioned in the context of choosing the turnover threshold. There is no reference to specific regional interests or local projects.
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Economic Views
The economic views focus on adjusting regulation to the size of the market, supporting the raising of the turnover threshold for the application of block exemptions (from 3.2 million to 10 million, or potentially 50 million). This indicates a desire to establish clear and proportionate rules for businesses that are consistent with EU standards.
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Social Issues
There is not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative priority is the draft bill currently under deliberation by the Economic Affairs Committee, which concerns block exemptions and vertical integration. The objective was to conclude the first reading and ensure the legal validity of the bill's proceedings through the opinion provided by the Legal Department, especially regarding the regulation to be established by the minister's regulation.
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