Agenda Profile: Tõnis Mölder
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (609 SE) - first reading
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political focus is on the Draft Act on Amendments to the Competition Act (Bill 609 SE). The speaker addresses the question of the draft’s legal appropriateness, citing previous critical assessments made by legal scholars. However, they simultaneously defend the new draft’s approach, emphasizing that it is supported by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Estonian Employers’ Confederation. The position taken is policy-driven, centering on legal consistency and stakeholder approval.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of competition law and the history of processing draft legislation, referring both to committee discussions and to the previous draft bill. This knowledge is substantiated by citing institutional opinions (legal scholars from the University of Tartu, the Chancellor of Justice, business organizations). The primary authority concerns the draft bill's compliance with the Estonian legal order.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and analytical, addressing the chair of the session and the minister directly. The speaker employs logical arguments, relying on critical citations and the positions of official institutions to substantiate their claims. The tone is inquisitive and challenging, particularly when they call into question colleagues' assertions regarding the outrage felt by entrepreneurs.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively involved in the legislative process, participating in both committee work and plenary debates. His pattern of activity includes revisiting topics from prior discussions and immediately challenging the assertions of colleagues on the floor, while seeking confirmation from the Minister.
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Opposition Stance
The speaker directly contradicts colleagues who claimed that a large number of entrepreneurs are outraged by the new draft bill. The criticism is evidence-based, utilizing the support of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Estonian Employers' Confederation to refute the counterarguments. It is also stressed that the Chancellor of Justice was critical only of the previous government's draft bill.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is dialogical, involving direct communication with the minister and seeking confirmation of institutional support for the draft legislation. Furthermore, this cooperation is reflected in the continuation of themes from previous committee discussions and in referencing colleagues' questions.
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Regional Focus
The focus is national in scope, concentrating on the Estonian legal system and legislative amendments at the state level.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives are strongly tied to the positions held by business organizations, backing regulatory changes that the Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Estonian Employers' Confederation deem appropriate. The speaker leverages the support of these organizations as an argument in favor of the draft law.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is the draft bill amending the Competition Act (Bill 609 SE). The proponent is an active supporter, seeking to confirm the bill's compliance with the legal order and emphasizing its support by the Chancellor of Justice.
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