Session Profile: Marek Reinaas
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
2025-06-11
Political Position
The political position expresses strong support for the government-initiated draft amendment to the Competition Act. This stance is procedural, emphasizing the extensive scope of inclusion and the democratic nature of the process, which is described as "more than democratic." The speaker actively defends both the substance of the bill and the procedural steps taken against the objections raised by the Social Democratic Party faction.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in legislative procedure and committee work (the Committee on Economic Affairs), providing detailed information regarding working groups, sessions, and the voting results of proposed amendments. This specialized knowledge also encompasses legal nuances, such as the relationship between the Penal Code and specific statutes, and the necessity of enhancing the efficiency of the Competition Authority's operations.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, factual, and extremely detailed, focusing on logical appeal and the presentation of procedural facts (dates, lists of organizations, voting results). The tone is justificatory and confident, repeatedly emphasizing the "more than democratic" nature of the bill's procedure.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The official's mode of operation involves intensive committee work, including leading working groups and consecutive committee sessions (June 3rd and 5th). This work entails extensive communication with stakeholders and ministry representatives, given their role as the main rapporteur and the individual responsible for the procedure.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The main confrontation was with the faction of the Social Democratic Party, whose proposal for the complete replacement of the draft bill was clearly rejected by the leading committee (2 in favor, 6 against). The amendment proposed by the Legal Affairs Committee was also rejected, in preference to the more precise version submitted by the initiator. The criticism is directed at specific amendments and the procedural substance.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The cooperation style is highly inclusive, emphasizing extensive stakeholder engagement (involving over 30 organizations) and successful collaboration with the Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs and the Competition Authority. The speaker highlighted reaching a compromise with the Estonian Bar Association concerning the potential infringement of lawyers' rights under the Competition Act.
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Regional Focus
The focus is entirely on the national level, addressing the nationwide Competition Act and involving a wide spectrum of national institutions, including various courts (Pärnu, Harju, Viru, Tartu) and the Association of Estonian Cities and Municipalities.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic views are focused on regulatory efficiency, supporting the improvement of the Competition Authority’s work and widely involving business organizations (e.g., the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Estonian Employers’ Confederation). The objective is to modernize competition rules and ensure legal certainty.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is centered on the successful passage of amendments to the Competition Act and corresponding changes to the Penal Code. The speaker, acting as the representative of the leading committee, is the primary proponent of the draft legislation and the official responsible for managing the process, aiming to hold the final vote on June 17th.
4 Speeches Analyzed