Agenda Profile: Priit Sibul
Draft law amending the Competition Act (654 SE) – first reading
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political position centers on the practical aspects of implementing the Draft Act amending the Competition Act (654 SE). The speaker calls for clarity regarding the costs and workload of the Competition Authority, highlighting concerns about the administrative and financial impact of the bill. The focus is instead placed on policy effectiveness and administrative capacity.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the administrative aspect of competition policy, focusing on the operational capacity of the Competition Authority. Technical aspects are emphasized, such as the calculation of costs and the assessment of workload related to the new task.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and respectful, employing polite address toward both the chair of the session and the minister ("Honored Chair of the Session," "Dear Minister"). This is purely the posing of a question, aimed at obtaining specific information, and is characterized by logic and neutrality.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The data indicates participation in the first reading of the draft law (Bill 654 SE), specifically by submitting two identical questions to the minister on the same day. This suggests active intervention in the discussion regarding this specific bill.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
There is no direct opposition, but the speaker poses questions to the minister, indirectly challenging the thoroughness of the bill’s administrative preparation. The criticism is informative and procedural, not personal.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Information regarding the style of cooperation is unavailable, as the communication was limited to posing an official question to the minister.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The regional focus is national, covering the activities of the Competition Authority and the expectations of Estonian businesses more broadly. There are no specific regions or local projects.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic views stress the cost-effectiveness of the regulatory authority (the Competition Authority) and the realistic evaluation of its workload. Furthermore, the expectations of Estonian entrepreneurs concerning the legislative amendment are recognized, indicating an interest in the needs of the business community.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is clearly centered on the Draft Act amending the Competition Act (654 SE). The speaker is acting as an interrogator, attempting to ascertain the administrative and financial implications arising from the fulfillment of the new duty introduced by the bill.
2 Speeches Analyzed