Session Profile: Toomas Uibo
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
2024-04-10
Political Position
The political stance heavily emphasizes the principles of the rule of law and the protection of constitutional rights within competition law proceedings. There is support for a political compromise stipulating that large fines should be imposed by an administrative court, but there is an urgent demand for amendments to the draft legislation to guarantee the protection of the individual against the arbitrary exercise of state power. The overall framing is distinctly policy- and value-driven, highlighting the right against self-incrimination and the right to be heard.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the field of competition and procedural law, precisely referencing sections of the Constitution (Sections 15, 24) and the process of transposing the European Union directive. Technical language is employed (infringement proceedings, administrative court, full judicial review), and emphasis is placed on the necessity of involving legal experts, courts, and the Chancellor of Justice to address the deficiencies of the draft legislation.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, analytical, and constructive, focusing on detailed legal arguments and procedural deficiencies. The speaker reads out official protocol remarks, emphasizing the fundamental and historical significance of the debate. The tone is serious and respectful, inviting reasoned and courteous discussions.
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Activity Patterns
The data is restricted to a single speech from a plenary session, discussing the draft legislation currently undergoing its first reading. It mentions that Eesti 200 is preparing an alternative bill, as well as previous lengthy debates on the topic.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed against the draft bill presented by the government due to its inadequate description of judicial procedure and the inclusion of provisions contrary to the constitution. The opposition is aimed at a situation where the Competition Authority imposes fines without full judicial review or without granting the individual a hearing. The criticism is strictly political and procedural.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is cooperative, thanking the Minister of Justice for their openness and emphasizing that Eesti 200 reached a political compromise within the government. There is a call for constructive work in the Riigikogu to introduce the necessary amendments to the draft bill and achieve the best possible outcome.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national level, highlighting the bill's impact on Estonian entrepreneurs and the business sector as a whole. The international dimension is also mentioned in relation to the transposition of the European Union directive and the infringement procedure.
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Economic Views
The economic platform emphasizes guaranteeing free competition and protecting the competitiveness of businesses from government overreach. We oppose excessive or unfairly imposed fines that could stifle entire business sectors and leave people unemployed.
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Social Issues
The focus concerning social issues centers on protecting constitutional rights and civil liberties, emphasizing the right against self-incrimination (Section 24, subsection 2) and the right to a fair and comprehensive judicial proceeding.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the processing of the draft Competition Act, the purpose of which is the transposition of the EU directive. The primary priority is bringing the draft's provisions into compliance with the Constitution and rectifying the description of the inadequate court procedure, while actively initiating amendments.
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