Session Profile: Marek Reinaas
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
2025-05-05
Political Position
The political position strongly supports Bill 609, which amends the Competition Act, emphasizing its advantage over previous drafts because it relies on existing and proven procedures. This stance is clearly policy-driven, focusing on legal certainty and the conservation of administrative resources by avoiding the creation of new procedural types. The speaker confirms the government's 2023 decision not to establish a separate regulation for administrative penalties.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a thorough understanding of the procedural rules of competition law, particularly in the context of administrative and minor offense proceedings, drawing on clarifications provided by ministry officials. They use technical terms such as the "privilege against self-incrimination" and accurately describe the obligation of undertakings to present factual circumstances to the Competition Authority. The expertise is aimed at emphasizing procedural solutions and the resource-saving benefits they offer.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker’s rhetorical style is formal, neutral, and objective, which is typical for a committee rapporteur. They focus on the detailed description of facts and the progression of the discussion, accurately quoting the responses of the minister and officials, as well as the questions posed by other deputies. The style is logical and evidence-based, avoiding emotional or personal appeals.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker’s activities include active participation in the work of the Economic Affairs Committee, including the detailed reporting of discussions from two sessions (April 15 and 21) to the plenary. His/Her primary role, as the representative of the lead committee, is to advance the legislative process and keep the parliament informed.
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Opposition Stance
No direct confrontation is articulated, but the speaker neutrally references the questions posed by other members of parliament (e.g., Mölder, Kokk, Aab). The criticism and doubts primarily concerned the growth of the administrative burden on the courts, the resource requirements of the Competition Authority, and the scope of the privilege against self-incrimination.
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Collaboration Style
The cooperation style is highly structured and procedural, involving referrals to other committees (the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee) for their opinion. Close cooperation was also maintained with the officials and the Minister of the Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs in clarifying the content of the draft bill.
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Regional Focus
The focus is entirely on national legislation and the transposition of the European Union directive, centering on the work of the Competition Authority and the Estonian court system. There are no references to specific regional or local issues.
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Economic Views
Economic considerations center on enhancing competition oversight and minimizing the administrative burden of regulation. Preference is given to solutions that are resource-efficient and rely on established practice, while simultaneously ensuring the processing of domestic violations.
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Social Issues
There is not enough data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on Draft Bill 609, which addresses the amendment of the Competition Act, concentrating on procedural rules and the privilege against self-incrimination. The speaker serves as the rapporteur for the lead committee and actively supports placing the draft bill on the plenary agenda and concluding the first reading.
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