Agenda Profile: Heljo Pikhof
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (609 SE) - second reading
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The political position is strongly opposed to the parallel procedure model proposed in the draft Competition Act, as it complicates the handling of violations and is unviable. This stance is directed at criticizing the inefficiency and incompetence of the government's draft bill, highlighting the risk posed by the continuation of fines imposed on the state. The framework of this position is primarily results-oriented and policy-specific, demanding accountability from the minister.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in competition law, the requirements for transposing European Union directives (equivalence and effectiveness), and procedural models (parallel proceedings). Specific legal terminology is used to question the draft bill's compliance with EU law. This expertise is utilized to highlight the technical and legal inadequacy of the draft bill.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharply critical and confrontational, beginning by labeling the minister's example a failure. The speaker employs logical arguments concerning the law's inadequacy and the risk of fines, concluding with a demand for direct accountability and the question of resignation. The style is straightforward and requires a response that is "direct and doesn't muddy the waters."
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Activity Patterns
There is too little data.
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Opposition Stance
The primary opposition is aimed directly at the minister and the government, who are responsible for the draft legislation. The criticism is intense, focusing heavily on political accountability and demanding the minister's resignation should the bill's adoption result in the continuation of penalty fines for violations. The criticism addresses both policy-level and personal responsibility.
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Collaboration Style
There is too little data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, examining the compliance of Estonian law with European Union legislation and the fines imposed on the state. There is no emphasis placed on local or regional issues.
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Economic Views
Economic views center on the effectiveness of competition regulation and the need to avoid infringement fines, indicating concern over the state's fiscal discipline and the competence of its legislative drafting. Support is given to a regulatory model that is viable and compliant with international requirements.
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Social Issues
There is too little data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on opposing the draft amendment to the Competition Act (609 SE), particularly concerning its parallel procedure model. The speaker is acting as a strong opponent, doubting the draft's ability to fulfill the objective of transposing the European Union directive and avoid infringement proceedings.
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