Session Profile: Marek Reinaas
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-06-16
Political Position
The speaker strongly supports the transition from paper invoices to electronic ones, wishing for its implementation as quickly as possible (September 1, 2025). The political focus is on consumer protection, emphasizing that in the event of a dispute, the trader must prove the consumer's consent, which represents a fundamental change from the perspective of protecting consumer rights.
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Topic Expertise
The expert knowledge is clearly evident in the area of amendments to the Consumer Protection Act and the procedural rules of the Riigikogu. Technical language is employed regarding the readings of draft legislation, the substantive analysis of proposed amendments, and the deadlines for the law's entry into force, with references also made to the specific sections of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, detailed, and procedural, focusing on the delivery of facts and Commission decisions to the plenary session. The speech is logical and neutral, devoid of emotional appeals; the objective is to explain the decisions that have been made and the subsequent schedule.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker's pattern of activity includes regularly reporting to the plenary on the results and procedural decisions of recent committee meetings (June 12). Active participation is demonstrated in the accelerated processing of legislation by requesting the shortening of the deadline for making documents available.
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The cooperation style is consensual, emphasizing that all procedural decisions were made unanimously by the commission. Collaboration also occurred with the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications and the LHV Group during the consideration of proposed amendments, demonstrating openness to stakeholder input.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives support a regulatory shift to electronic administration (the elimination of paper invoicing) through an accelerated procedure. Simultaneously, strong consumer protection is emphasized by placing a mandate on traders to verify consent, thereby balancing business efficiency with consumer rights.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue concerns the protection of consumer rights in digital transactions and when utilizing services. This includes supporting the defense of consumer rights in cases where an invoice fails to reach the individual, thereby ensuring that the merchant is held responsible for proper notification.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on Draft Law 624, which proposes amendments to Section 4 of the Consumer Protection Act, the goal of which is to eliminate paper billing. The speaker supports the draft and is leading the proceedings, requesting a reduction in deadlines so that the final vote can be held this week.
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