Session Profile: Tiit Maran

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

2025-06-10

Political Position
The political stance is strongly focused on restricting monopolistic interests and ensuring broad public benefit through legislation. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the speed and efficiency of the process to prevent situations where endless litigation impedes the accountability of entities holding a dominant market position. This position is outcome-oriented, focusing on the effective achievement of legislative objectives.

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Topic Expertise
The expertise is evident in the areas of competition law and procedural efficiency. Terms such as "dominant position" and "multi-tiered deliberation" are employed, highlighting the necessity for swift resolutions in litigation while balancing this against the principle that no one should be penalized unjustly.

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Rhetorical Style
The speaker's style is analytical and engaging, starting with an acknowledgment of how interesting the discussion is. A rhetorical question is used to challenge the opposing side's position, emphasizing the logical argument regarding the necessity of speed and effectiveness in the process when fighting against monopolistic interests.

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Activity Patterns
There is too little data.

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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at those who favor lengthy, multi-stage judicial proceedings, which, in the speaker's view, impede the accountability of monopolistic interests. The criticism is procedural, challenging the opposing party's assertions regarding the law serving narrow interests and referencing their past positions on avoiding sanctions.

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Collaboration Style
The collaborative approach demonstrates a readiness to acknowledge the opposing party's fundamental principles (avoiding arbitrary penalties), thus signaling complete agreement. At the same time, the speaker disputes the opposing party's procedural preferences, which result in endless debates, illustrating a pragmatic but critical stance.

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Regional Focus
There is too little data.

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Economic Views
Economic perspectives advocate for robust regulation against monopolistic interests, prioritizing broad societal benefit over narrow corporate interests. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of swift and effective legal measures to prevent monopolistic situations from becoming entangled in protracted litigation.

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Social Issues
There is too little data.

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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently centered on supporting a specific piece of legislation designed to curb monopolistic interests and ensure broad public benefit. Primary emphasis is placed on the speed of the law's enactment and the efficiency of the process, specifically to prevent it from becoming bogged down in protracted, multi-level judicial proceedings.

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