Agenda Profile: Reili Rand
Competition Act
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
Political Position
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on the government's inefficiency and its failure to keep promises regarding the reduction of the administrative burden. The main issue is the adopted solution concerning the Competition Act, which is considered complicated, costly, and bureaucratic. The speaker questions whether the government's sudden change of heart was driven by political reasons or perhaps pressure discussed behind closed doors.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates competence regarding procedural models under competition law and the administrative burden, utilizing technical terminology such as "fragmented and multiple procedure." To support their positions, they rely directly on the assessments of recognized legal experts (e.g., Priit Pikamäe, Director of the University of Tartu Faculty of Law, and Supreme Court Justice Ivo Pilving). The experts' positions highlight the administrative complexity and inefficiency of the adopted solution.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical and interrogative, leveling accusations against the prime minister for presenting false claims and failing to acknowledge the free press. Logical argumentation, grounded in expert opinions, is employed, but it is supplemented by sharp political accusations concerning the government's motives and the pressure discussed behind closed doors. The overall tone is formal, yet it includes a powerful emotional appeal aimed at restoring justice.
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Activity Patterns
These patterns of activity demonstrate active participation in parliamentary question times, where the speaker observes that the Social Democrats are frequently and favorably mentioned by both the coalition and the opposition. The speaker is prepared to react immediately to the Prime Minister's assertions, asking the presiding officer of Parliament how to handle the presentation of clear falsehoods.
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Opposition Stance
The main opposition is directed at the Prime Minister and the Reform Party, who face criticism for their sudden policy U-turn and lack of transparency during the processing of the Competition Law. The criticism is intense, spanning from mere political inefficiency all the way to accusations of presenting outright falsehoods before parliament. The Prime Minister is also criticized for her distrust of the free Estonian press.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is strictly national, addressing Estonian legislation, administrative burden, and the actions of the state government. While the Director of the University of Tartu Faculty of Law is cited, this is done within the context of national expertise.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives stress the necessity of reducing administrative burdens and bureaucracy, criticizing the government's decision to implement a competition procedure that is more complex, more expensive, and less efficient for both businesses and the state. The speaker advocates for simpler and clearer administrative processes, consistent with the very principles the government itself has articulated.
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Social Issues
When discussing social issues, strong emphasis is placed on the importance of trusting the quality work produced by Estonia's free press and its journalists. The speaker goes on to criticize the prime minister for his lack of faith in the Estonian independent media.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is entirely on the Competition Act, and the speaker is opposed to the solution adopted in the draft bill. The objective is to criticize the legislation for creating fragmented proceedings and increasing the administrative burden, contrasting it sharply with the previous comprehensive and clearer procedural model. The speaker notes that the adopted solution is of questionable value in terms of effectiveness.
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