Session Profile: Heljo Pikhof
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
2025-06-10
Political Position
The political position is one of strong opposition to the government’s proposed model for the parallel handling of competition infringements. This stance is grounded in effectiveness and legal compliance, emphasizing the inadequacy of the draft legislation and its potential to continue exposing the state to significant fines. The speaker doubts whether the proposed model satisfies the requirements of equivalence and effectiveness applicable during the transposition of European Union law.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of competition law and the transposition of European Union law. Specific terminology is used, such as the "parallel procedure model," and reference is made to the updated EU Competition Directive and the related requirements for effectiveness and equivalence.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaking style is confrontational, direct, and accusatory, starting with the pronouncement that the minister's example was a failure. Logical arguments are employed concerning the inadequacy of the law and the resulting financial damage to the state, culminating in a demand for direct accountability and resignation. The speaker demands a direct response and insists that the issue not be obfuscated.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main confrontation is directed at the minister and the government, who are responsible for transposing the Competition Directive. The criticism is harsh, focusing on political accountability and the inadequacy of the legislation, culminating in a direct demand for resignation should Estonia be forced to pay a fine due to the flawed law.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level (Estonian infringement penalties) and the international level (the transposition of European Union law and the requirements of the directive). Regional or local issues are not included.
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Economic Views
Economic considerations focus on regulatory efficiency in the adjudication of competition infringements and the avoidance of penalties levied against the state. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of creating competent legislation capable of effectively processing competition violations to prevent financial loss.
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Social Issues
There is insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the proper transposition of the European Union's updated Competition Directive into Estonian law. The speaker strongly opposes the specific draft bill (known as the "parallel procedure model"), deeming it both ineffective and legally questionable.
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