Agenda Profile: Anti Allas

The Ministry of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035."

2025-04-15

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

Political Position
The most crucial issues are supporting economic growth, bringing down inflation, and building a more equitable society. The speaker strongly opposes the government's draft competition law, arguing that it runs counter to broader societal interests. The framing of the issues is both value-based (equality, justice) and results-oriented (economic growth, inflation).

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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of macroeconomics (inflation, growth potential) and regulatory policy, linking these topics to ensuring social equality and competition. This expertise is confirmed by a reference to a meeting with the management of the Bank of Estonia, during which the economic situation was discussed.

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Rhetorical Style
The style is confrontational and accusatory, posing a direct question to the government regarding its motives. A logical appeal is employed, referencing the positions of the Bank of Estonia's management to substantiate the demand for fair competition. The speaker expresses a strong conviction that the government’s actions are clearly contrary to the interests of society.

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Activity Patterns
The speaker was active, participating in the parliamentary group's meeting with the management of the Bank of Estonia that same morning prior to the presentation. This suggests thorough preparation and regular communication with economic institutions.

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Opposition Stance
The primary adversary is the current government and the minister, who faces sharp criticism for ramming through the competition act. The criticism is policy- and value-based, accusing the government of consistently favoring the business interests of individual enterprises over broader public interests.

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Collaboration Style
The speaker stresses cooperation within their own faction ("we met in the faction") and points to a consensus with the leadership of the Bank of Estonia regarding the assessment of the economic situation ("we jointly acknowledged this"). There is no data available concerning cooperation with the opposition parties.

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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly national, centering on the state of the Estonian economy, inflation, and the implementation of the country’s long-term development strategy.

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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize the need to support economic growth and curb inflation. According to the speaker, these goals will be achieved through the creation of fair competition and a more equal society. The speaker strongly opposes government regulations that serve the business interests of individual companies.

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Social Issues
The primary social issue is building a more equal society, which is viewed as a crucial prerequisite for economic growth and controlling inflation. This focus is closely tied to guaranteeing fair competition.

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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is the competition law being pushed through by the government, which the speaker strongly opposes. He criticizes the law for serving narrow business interests.

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