By Months: Marek Reinaas
Total Months: 14
Fully Profiled: 14
10.2025
3 Speeches
The speaker supportively references the innovative solutions outlined by the Minister of Economic Affairs, demonstrating cooperation within the ruling coalition. There is no indication of openness to compromise or cross-party cooperation.
09.2025
4 Speeches
The style of cooperation is consensual and respectful; it is repeatedly emphasized that procedural decisions were made by consensus. The contribution and attendance of colleagues (Urve Tiidus) and ministers (Liisa-Ly Pakosta) at the committee meeting are acknowledged. The speaker acts more as a mediator and rapporteur, supporting the bill initiated by the government.
06.2025
17 Speeches
The speaker highlights the extensive and democratic engagement process in the drafting of legislation, involving dozens of stakeholders, including the Competition Authority, the Bar Association, and various business organizations. They note that most of the Competition Authority's proposals were incorporated into the law, and a compromise was reached with the Bar Association. Regarding economic diplomacy, they support the Team Estonia platform.
05.2025
7 Speeches
The style of cooperation is pragmatic and procedure-focused, involving close collaboration with ministers and ministry officials. It acknowledges flaws in the legislative process and supports the "Solomonic decision" to halt the reading, allowing time for parliamentarians and market participants to submit proposals. This demonstrates a willingness to compromise for the sake of improving the quality of legislation.
04.2025
4 Speeches
Cooperation is carried out within formal legislative structures, involving ministry officials (representatives of the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture and the Ministry of Climate) and commission members. The speaker emphasizes the progress of the committee's discussion and notes both consensus decisions (e.g., placing the draft bill on the agenda) and the voting results.
02.2025
3 Speeches
The style of collaboration is formal and institutional, involving the posing of questions to ministers and colleagues in the Riigikogu chamber, while simultaneously recognizing the thoroughness of the report. There are no indications of cross-party cooperation or the pursuit of compromises, but the interaction remains courteous and pertinent.
12.2024
4 Speeches
The speaker emphasizes the need for agreement and compromise, noting that the reduction of expense allowances was achieved as the greatest common denominator among the four factions. He/She commends all the political parties that signed the bill and calls on the Parliament's Presidium to use the format of the Council of Elders more often, as it is an effective tool for reaching difficult agreements.
11.2024
9 Speeches
The working style adopted when presenting the committee’s work is neutral and consensual, noting that decisions regarding the forwarding of the draft legislation were reached by consensus. He/She is open to accepting the conclusions of the National Audit Office, acknowledging that improvements can be made during the budget creation process. As the rapporteur, he/she refuses to present personal viewpoints in order to maintain neutrality.
10.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker represents the position of Eesti 200 and strongly urges all Riigikogu members to support the budget, thereby demonstrating firm support for the coalition's budget. Direct openness to compromises or cross-party cooperation is not mentioned.
09.2024
1 Speeches
The style of cooperation is consensual and collegial, stressing that the committee reached its decisions by consensus. This points to an openness to compromise and smooth collaboration with colleagues during the handling of the bill.
06.2024
1 Speeches
The cooperation style is highly consensual, emphasizing that decisions were adopted unanimously ("by consensus") and by agreement. The speaker highlights the smooth and problem-free cooperation between the Minister of Finance and the commission. This demonstrates an openness to compromise and a willingness to find common procedural solutions.
05.2024
11 Speeches
The cooperative style is consensus-driven on procedural matters, emphasizing the committee's unanimous decisions regarding the further handling of the draft bill and the selection of the representative for the lead committee. Furthermore, intellectually stimulating debates are acknowledged, and specific moments are noted when opposing sides reached a shared view concerning the purchasing behavior of low-income individuals.
04.2024
1 Speeches
The style of cooperation is consensual and collegial, emphasizing that the Finance Committee decided unanimously on the further processing of the draft bill ("it was decided by consensus"). This points to a willingness to compromise and effective collaboration with colleagues at the committee level.
03.2024
2 Speeches
The style of cooperation is consensual and collegial, involving the presentation of the committee's joint proposal to the plenary session, with the expectation of the assembly's approval. Mention is made of the minister's participation in introducing the agreement and the subsequent discussion within the committee, which ultimately resulted in a unified decision.