Session Profile: Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart

The speaker is vehemently opposed to the draft bill, emphasizing that its adoption would saddle the Competition Authority with a new punitive body and an administrative procedure fraught with constitutional dangers. He prioritizes supporting the economy and strengthening existing procedures during this time of business crisis, rather than creating parallel, wide-ranging penalty procedures. He describes the arguments drafted and presented as a political choice leading toward a “punishment state.” He consistently points out that the directive does not mandate the use of this new form and seeks to reject the bill outright/withdraw it during the first reading.

It incorporates references to the handling of legislation and directives, as well as the opinions of the Chancellor of Justice, while stressing the absence of comparable analysis and the effect of the distinctions between petty offense proceedings and administrative proceedings. It recognizes the constitutional separation of powers and warns against potential institutional overreach. Furthermore, it demonstrates awareness of the context in which the directive requests member states to select an appropriate form.

The tone emphasizes conflict and is emotionally strong, utilizing rhetorical questions and inflammatory language characterized by powerful statements (e.g., “towards a punitive state,” “parallel proceedings”). It establishes a strong moral and rule-of-law perspective, employing descriptions to occasionally criticize the coalition and emphasize the threat to citizens' rights. It incorporates some directives and linguistic force.

Three speeches were delivered on the same day during the Riigikogu plenary sessions, with each address highlighting the same critical points against the draft bill. These presentations demonstrate persistent opposition and a desire to force the withdrawal of the bill, referencing the roles of the police, the judiciary, and the legal system, along with prospective changes.

The core argument: an oppositional stance regarding the draft legislation; they are strongly against it and call for its withdrawal, advocating for alternative solutions (specifically, utilizing misdemeanor proceedings). The opposition criticizes the government, boldly asserting the necessity of compliance with the European Union directive, but does not support a parallel system.

The speaker demonstrates some capacity for cooperation within the opposition, specifically naming the center faction in the context of rejecting the submitted proposal during the first reading. The address highlights the necessity of reaching a general consensus but fails to show any willingness for broader compromise regarding the substance of the draft bill. It stresses shared values in law enforcement and economic protection.

They do not highlight a specific regional focus or local centers. References to the regional level are limited; data is unavailable. <Not enough data></Not enough data>

A clearly defined economic policy position: supporting entrepreneurship during the crisis, opposing excessive fines and the expansion of administrative procedures that could harm businesses. The position supports the use of existing legal mechanisms (misdemeanor proceedings) and raises concerns about the burden placed on companies. It criticizes the government's trend of increasing punitive measures.

There is insufficient information regarding social issues (e.g., social rights, education, race, gender, etc.) in the speech; concrete social standpoints are missing. <Insufficient data></Insufficient data>

The focus is on the draft bill currently being debated in the Riigikogu. [The speaker/text] seeks to reject the bill during its first reading, emphasizing the necessity of comparing and adapting existing procedures and avoiding the creation of a parallel legal system. It refers to the risks facing the government and the coalition, and the need to comply with European Union directives, but presupposes that a lawful and constitutional solution will be found.