By Plenary Sessions: Marek Reinaas

The political stance is one of strong support for Competition Law Bill No. 609, underscoring its consistency with the liberal and right-wing ideology of Eesti 200. The paramount objective is the restoration of a free market economy and the assurance of effective competition. This position is both value-driven (free market) and results-oriented (ending the continuous accrual of fines), while simultaneously safeguarding the principles of the rule of law concerning administrative penalties.

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.

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.

The central theme is raising the productivity and competitiveness of the Estonian economy, based on the expert panel's report. It strongly supports knowledge-intensive exports, digitalization, and strategic national investments (SmartCap, the Defense Fund, the Green Fund). It criticizes the previous pension reform, which forced pension funds to pull back from long-term equity investments, calling it "not a good plan." The political framework is strongly policy- and results-driven, emphasizing the necessity of utilizing expert knowledge.