Agenda Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
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 political stance centers on criticizing the government’s inaction in addressing a long-standing issue concerning competition within the mobile communications market. Support is being given to a draft bill that aims to mandate the government to develop a corresponding plan. This position is strongly focused on evaluating the government’s performance (or lack thereof) and is primarily results-driven.
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Topic Expertise
The expert knowledge relates to issues concerning digital market regulation and competition. The speaker is familiar with the legislative process, citing specific ministries (the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Digital Affairs) and commission protocols. This expertise focuses on monitoring the activities of government institutions within the context of market regulation.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker's style is formal and inquisitive, beginning with a polite expression of thanks to the presenter. Logical questions are used to raise doubts regarding the reasons for the government's inaction. The style also includes a speculative element, inquiring about potential agreements with businesses.
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Activity Patterns
Records show only one instance of participation during the first reading of the Riigikogu bill, where questions were directed to the rapporteur. This demonstrates activity in the legislative process, focusing on government accountability and the transparency of its operations.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at the government and the ministries (the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Digital Affairs), criticizing their prolonged inaction regarding the regulation of the mobile communications market. The critique is procedural and includes allegations of possible unethical agreements with market operators, which are preventing solutions from being found.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style is respectful toward the rapporteur, expressing gratitude for submitting the proposal. This demonstrates a willingness to support a specific initiative that addresses a problem neglected by the government. Direct cooperation with other political forces is not evident in the data.
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Regional Focus
Insufficient data.
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Economic Views
The economic perspective strongly favors competition in the mobile market, supporting the acceleration of number portability. Concerns are raised about potential regulatory influence or agreements with operators that could impede market development and the increase of competition.
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Social Issues
There is not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed at the Riigikogu draft resolution (658 OE), which concerns the development of a plan to increase competition in the mobile communications market and accelerate number portability. The speaker is a supporter of the initiative, demanding explanations from the government regarding the delays and inaction.
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