By Agendas: Mario Kadastik

Total Agendas: 61

Fully Profiled: 61

2025-10-15
First Reading of the Draft Act amending the Protection of Ambient Air Act and other Acts (Transposition of Amendments to the Renewable Energy Directive) (697 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting

The style of collaboration is consensus-based and procedural, as the speaker is conveying the joint decisions and discussions of the steering committee. He/She refers to close cooperation with the Ministry of Climate, the European Union Commission, and market participants, in order to find better wording for the provisions of the directive. The speaker was chosen by consensus as the representative of the steering committee.
2025-10-14
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Public Transport Act (725 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The cooperation style is consensual and compromise-oriented, emphasizing that the commission's decisions were largely adopted by consensus. The speaker collaborated with the minister to find a technical solution (the use of a register photo), the cost of which the minister promised to estimate for the second reading.
2025-10-09
Discussion of the Crucial National Issue 'The Future of the Estonian Economy'

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Insufficient information
2025-10-08
First reading of the Draft Decision of the Riigikogu (658 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Develop a Plan for Increasing Competition in the Mobile Communications Market and Accelerating Number Portability"

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The work of the Commission was procedurally consensual, as both the appointment of the representative and the inclusion of the draft legislation on the plenary agenda were decided unanimously. This points to a willingness for functional cooperation and compromise on matters of procedure.
2025-09-24
Draft law amending the Motor Vehicle Insurance Act (649 SE) – First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

The style of cooperation is consensual regarding procedural matters (such as appointing the representative of the lead committee or adopting the agenda). On the substantive issue (the proposal for rejection), clear majority support was achieved (7 votes in favor), demonstrating the capacity to rally the committee majority behind a common position.
2025-09-23
Draft Law Amending the Waste Act (676 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session

The speaker addresses the matter courteously and seeks clarification, indicating an openness to dialogue and a grasp of the policy objectives, while striving to establish a shared understanding regarding the limits of the regulation.
2025-09-17
Draft law amending the Mandatory Traffic Insurance Act (Insurance of Light Electric Vehicle Users) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.

Describes the cooperation within the committee and with the ministries, noting that the rapporteur for the lead committee was appointed by consensus. It emphasizes the necessity of continuing the discussion with the relevant ministry regarding broader regulations, referencing the need for improved regulation raised by Urve Tiidus and other colleagues.
2025-09-11
Draft law amending the Holiday and Commemoration Day Act (636 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

Not enough data
2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The speaker demonstrates a willingness to cooperate by presenting a decision signed by 55 members of the Riigikogu, thereby indicating broad-based support. He/She is a pragmatic procedural manager who makes proposals (such as involving Toomas Kivimäe in chairing the session) to advance the proceedings through cross-factional cooperation.
2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Planning Act and other laws (accelerating the adoption of renewable energy) (541 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The text notes the Reform Party's strong support for the bill, demonstrating internal party unity and a firm stance. Data concerning inter-party cooperation or readiness to compromise is absent.
2025-06-17
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (609 SE) – third reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker calls on the Reform Party to support the bill, demonstrating a desire to reach a consensus for the law's adoption. A willingness is expressed to cooperate later on amending the law should the Competition Authority require additional powers. Reference is also made to Minister Pakosta’s confirmation that the draft bill is sufficient.
2025-06-12
Continuation of the second reading of the bill (541 SE) amending the Planning Act and other laws (accelerating the adoption of renewable energy).

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Not enough data
2025-06-10
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (609 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The collaborative style is formal and inquisitive, respectfully addressing the minister for clarification ("Thank you, esteemed minister!"). The aim is to constructively identify and resolve gaps related to the implementation of the draft bill.
2025-06-05
Discussion of the significant national issue initiated by the Economics Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.

The speaker referenced cooperation within the governing coalition and acknowledged the prior actions of others (e.g., Minister Sutt). He/She demonstrated openness to input from the debate, noting that certain proposals (such as the social dimension of major investments and the energy timeline) will be carried forward for further study and ENMAK discussions.
2025-05-21
Draft law amending the Liquid Fuels Act (622 SE) - First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

Insufficient data.
2025-05-14
Draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (556 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The collaboration style involves a conditional approach, providing the opposing party (Rain) with the motivation to vote for the bill, as it allows him to realize his desire to establish dispatchable capacity. Overall, the communication is more focused on clarification and rebutting objections, rather than being aimed at compromise.
2025-05-07
Second reading of the draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (556 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Strong cooperation with the Ministry of Climate and the leading committee, which resulted in the submission of joint amendments (e.g., No. 7). Demonstrates pragmatism by taking rational ideas into account (such as the length of the direct line), even after the initial proposals were voted down. Cooperates with the ministry that initiated the bill.
2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Planning Act and other laws (accelerating the adoption of renewable energy) (541 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker emphasizes cooperation with market participants, whose recommendations will be submitted as official amendment proposals via the Ministry of Climate. He/She references consultations with experts (Kilk, Hääl) and is open to discussing investment measures instead of subsidies, demonstrating a willingness to consider alternative financing methods.
2025-04-24
Debate on the nationally significant issue "The Drawbacks of Wind Power," initiated by the faction of the Estonian Conservative People's Party.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker emphasizes the need to hold high-quality, objective, and transparent debates, inviting experts who truly know their subject matter. He/She refers to collaboration with an external expert (ornithologist and researcher Marko Mägi) for fact-checking regarding the bird restriction maps.
2025-04-23
Second reading of the draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (555 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

It maintains close cooperation with the Ministry of Climate, Elering, and the Competition Authority to ensure the draft bill's regulatory correctness and optimal methodology. It broadly engaged stakeholders (such as balance responsible parties and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry) and took their feedback into account, but the leading committee rejected the amendment proposal by the Isamaa faction concerning the financing of island operation, deeming it unfair to the consumer.
2025-04-16
Draft law amending the Energy Sector Organisation Act (574 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The Speaker is open to cooperation and dialogue, offering the opposing party (Mart) a chance to go for an informal lunch or dinner to discuss the matter calmly. The Speaker also stresses the necessity of improving collaboration between developers and local communities to resolve planning issues.
2025-04-16
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submission of a plan of action for the development of Estonia's electricity production capacities and electricity networks to the Riigikogu by the Government of the Republic, to ensure energy security" (575 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The rapporteur is acting as the representative consensually designated by the Committee on Economic Affairs, demonstrating a willingness for procedural cooperation. It is noted that the committee reached a consensus regarding the inclusion of the draft legislation on the agenda and the final vote, despite differences of opinion during the substantive vote (6 in favor, 3 against).
2025-04-15
Draft law amending the Public Transport Act (578 SE) - First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

Not enough data.
2025-04-09
The first reading of the draft resolution (569 OE) of the Riigikogu, "Proposal to the Government of the Republic to temporarily suspend the processing of all planning procedures related to wind farms, with a deferral until the establishment of an up-to-date methodology for infrasound measurements and the setting of limit values for sound pressure levels."

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker emphasized the consensus-based decisions made within the Economic Committee, covering both procedural matters and the process of moving the draft legislation to a final vote. Reference was made to cooperation with the relevant ministries (the Ministry of Climate and the Ministry of Social Affairs) and the utilization of international studies (from the Netherlands and Finland) and academic literature as the foundation for the analysis.
2025-03-24
Draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (568 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.

The speaker emphasizes the consensus-based cooperation within the Economic Affairs Committee on procedural matters and highlights the committee's strong majority (7 in favor, 2 against) on the proposal to reject the draft legislation. He/She also refers to the unanimous stance of the Government of the Republic in not supporting the bill, thereby demonstrating the alignment of views between the government and the committee.
2025-03-11
The Prime Minister's address for 2025 on the implementation of the long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the situation of research and development activities and the government's policy in this area).

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Insufficient data.
2025-01-29
The Chancellor of Justice's proposal to align the Electricity Market Act with the Constitution.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The cooperation style is consensual, as the Economic Affairs Committee unanimously supported the Chancellor of Justice's proposal. Furthermore, institutional cooperation with the Ministry of Climate and the Office of the Chancellor of Justice is emphasized when seeking a solution.
2025-01-22
Draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (556 SE) – first reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.

The style of cooperation is consensual and supportive; the speaker emphasizes that all procedural decisions within the commission were reached by consensus. Furthermore, colleagues' questions are addressed, and they are provided with additional useful information, such as more favorable connection terms for the nuclear power plant.
2025-01-22
Draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (555 SE) - First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.

The collaborative style is consensual and open, as the speaker emphasizes that all procedural decisions regarding the draft bill were made unanimously within the Economic Affairs Committee. It is also highlighted that answers were found for all questions raised during the discussions.
2024-12-09
Draft law amending the Act on the Status of a Member of the Riigikogu (545 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting

Insufficient information.
2024-11-21
Draft law amending the Competition Law (466 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The style of cooperation is consensual and inclusive, emphasizing that all procedural decisions and proposed amendments received consensual support within the committee. Close cooperation took place with the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Finance, whose proposals were integrated into the draft legislation.
2024-11-21
Second reading of the bill amending the Income Tax Act and the Defence Service Act, and the bill amending the Income Tax Act (509 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
2024-10-14
Draft law amending the Competition Act (466 SE) - First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The collaborative style is consensual and open. The committee's decisions were consensual, and a readiness was shown to consult the Legal and Analysis Department of the Chancellery of the Riigikogu to obtain a legal assessment of the "hybrid solution."
2024-09-18
Second reading of the Draft Act (359 SE) on amendments to the Law on the Organization of the Energy Economy, the Electricity Market Act, and the Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management System Act

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session

The collaborative approach is open to stakeholders and ministries (the Ministry of Climate), and proposals were thoroughly discussed within the working groups. A willingness to compromise was evident during the clarification of the definition of a recording, but the committee's decisions regarding the rejection of opposing proposals were made based on clear voting results (e.g., 6 votes in favor and 3 votes against).
2024-06-12
Second Reading of the Riigikogu Resolution "Supporting the Introduction of Nuclear Energy in Estonia" (431 OE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.

The style of cooperation is characterized by a willingness to compromise, highlighting successful cross-party collaboration within the committee. It is noted that a significant amendment (concerning the ownership issue) was proposed and supported by Arvo Aller, a member of the opposition party (EKRE), demonstrating a readiness to integrate proposals from the opposing side.
2024-06-11
First reading of the Draft Act on Accession to the Convention establishing the European Organization for Nuclear Research, the associated Financial Protocol, and the Protocol on Privileges and Immunities (451 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.

The speaker refers to cooperation with the minister and urges members of the Riigikogu to support the bill. The cooperative style is aimed at achieving consensus for the rapid adoption of the draft law, but direct cross-party cooperation is not described.
2024-06-06
Second Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Motor Insurance Act and Related Amendments to Other Acts (Bill 400 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style of cooperation is open with interest groups and ministry representatives, whose opinions were thoroughly analyzed and taken into account. The internal procedural decisions of the steering committee were consensual, indicating a desire to achieve broad support in advancing the draft legislation. Attempts were made to substantively consider the opposition’s proposals, even though they did not officially receive support.
2024-06-06
Draft Act on Amendments to the Road Traffic Act and the Police and Border Guard Act (429 SE), second reading

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The collaborative style is open and inclusive, emphasizing that all parties in the Economic Affairs Committee are heard. This spirit of cooperation was further demonstrated by the fact that the amendment proposal submitted by a member of the Riigikogu was substantively considered and subsequently included in the committee's proposal.
2024-06-06
Second Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Act on Organizing the Energy Sector and Other Acts (356 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The collaborative style is markedly constructive, highlighting the close cooperation between the Economic Committee's working group and the Ministry of Climate in drafting the amendment proposals. Reference is also made to the collection of opinions from various stakeholders, demonstrating openness to input.
2024-06-03
First Reading of the Draft Resolution (409 OE) of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Implement Effective Measures to Protect Minors from Exposure to Pornography"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.

There is too little data.
2024-05-30
Discussion of the nationally important issue: "How can the state avoid living in debt?"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

The style of collaboration is polite and respectful, starting by thanking the presenter for the presentation. The objective is to obtain clarifications and supplementary data, which indicates a readiness for a substantive and constructive discussion.
2024-05-29
First reading of the Riigikogu Draft Resolution "Supporting the Introduction of Nuclear Energy in Estonia" (431 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker demonstrates a readiness for cooperation by granting the government and ministries a mandate to develop the legal framework, while emphasizing that the specifics (such as state involvement or subsidies) are matters for future debate and legislative development. The preference is for a broad public debate and a moment of engagement in order to secure a wider mandate from the people’s representatives to move forward.
2024-05-16
Debate on the matter of national importance initiated by the Economic Affairs Committee: "How to increase productivity in the Estonian economy?"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session

The collaboration style is supportive and appreciative towards the presenters, thanking them for the substantive discussion. Strong emphasis is placed on international cooperation with major research centers (CERN, ESA) as a method for empowering the Estonian economy and its businesses.
2024-05-15
Bill to Amend the Traffic Act and the Police and Border Guard Act (429 SE), First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The collaborative style is markedly consensual, as the speaker repeatedly mentions that both procedural decisions (the appointment of the representative of the lead committee, the conclusion of the reading) and the setting of a shorter deadline for amendments were reached by consensus. This indicates a willingness to reach compromises and joint decisions.
2024-05-15
Second reading of the Draft Act amending the Building Code and other Acts (Acceleration of the Deployment of Renewable Energy) (308 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The style of cooperation is open to involving ministries and interest groups in order to clarify the provisions and ensure legal certainty. Although most of the opposition's proposals were rejected, it was stressed that some substantive proposals (such as those by Varro Vooglaid and Arvo Aller) were consensually taken into consideration. The commission worked in close cooperation with the Ministry of Climate, which acted as the representative of the bill's initiator.
2024-05-15
The 2024 Report by the Minister of Climate on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker directly offers the minister a specific political solution, demonstrating openness to sharing ideas and collaborating on achieving national goals. He presents the proposal as a question, seeking the minister's assessment of the suggested solution.
2024-05-09
Debate on the matter of significant national importance: "E-elections – a threat to democracy."

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker supports and acknowledges the arguments of his colleague, Andres Sutt, and attempts to answer questions that others have left unaddressed. He/She emphasizes the necessity of involving technical experts (RIA, VVK) in the discussions for the sake of a more balanced and substantive debate, demonstrating an openness to technical cooperation.
2024-05-08
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Motor Third Party Liability Insurance Act and Consequential Amendments to Other Acts (400 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.

The style of cooperation is consensual and open, emphasizing that all procedural decisions were made unanimously within the commission. It points to the active collection of opinions via engagement letters, which demonstrates a readiness for compromise and broad-based inclusion. The continuation of the discussion is deemed necessary.
2024-05-07
Third Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Riigikogu Election Act and the Amendment of Other Related Acts (Bill 344 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker urges all Riigikogu members and political parties to participate in the test elections to gain a precise understanding of how the system works. It is noted that OSCE recommendations were taken into account during the system's development, demonstrating openness to international feedback. The call to support the draft bill is issued on behalf of the Reform Party.
2024-04-18
Discussion of the matter of significant national importance, initiated by the Environmental Committee, titled "The necessity and possibilities of introducing nuclear energy in Estonia"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The style of cooperation is aimed at a specific interest group, as the draft legislation is being initiated on behalf of the nuclear energy support group, referencing the internal coalition. We express openness to continue the debate and discussion within the framework of the bill's proceedings in order to gather further insight.
2024-04-17
Second Reading of the Draft Act (344 SE) on the Amendment of the Riigikogu Election Act and Related Amendment of Other Acts

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting

The speaker referred supportively to a colleague ("Martin") on the topic of auditing, showing common ground among the proponents. They also mentioned that RIA and the Republic Electoral Committee (VVK) have organized training sessions, which points to cooperation with state institutions in explaining the system.
2024-04-10
First Reading of the Draft Act on the Amendment of the Competition Act and the Amendment of Other Associated Acts (384 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker supports broader inclusion and cooperation in the legislative process, mentioning a planned joint session with the Legal and Constitutional Committee to be held between the first and second readings. The committee reached consensus decisions regarding seeking opinions from several legal institutions (courts, the Chancellor of Justice).
2024-04-10
Second Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Precious Metal Products Act, the State Fee Act, and the Equipment Safety Act (Bill 363 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The cooperation style is highly consensual, emphasizing that all decisions made by the steering committee regarding the forwarding of the draft bill and the replacement of the representative were taken unanimously. Cooperation was also carried out with stakeholders, who were informed of the procedure.
2024-04-10
Second reading of the Draft Act amending the Electricity Market Act and other acts (Termination of universal service and ensuring security of supply) (Bill 351 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session

The cooperation style is consensus-based, emphasizing that all procedural decisions made by the leading committee regarding the completion of the second reading and the scheduling of the third reading were consensual. Close cooperation took place with the Ministry of Climate, the initiator of the draft bill, whose proposals were fully taken into account, and various interest groups were involved (electricity retailers, the Association of Cities and Municipalities).
2024-04-03
Second Reading of the Bill on the Amendment of the Electronic Communications Act and the Nature Conservation Act (392 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The collaborative approach is focused on facilitating the legislative process by providing technical clarification intended to remove impediments to the law's adoption. The speaker is actively addressing legal and technical issues in order to achieve the necessary consensus for the bill's passage.
2024-03-07
Debate on the matter of national importance, "The Future of Estonian Energy 2035," initiated by the Estonian Reform Party parliamentary group.

Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session

The collaborative style is open and constructive, emphasizing that the long-term plan is crucial for all political parties, not just Eesti 200. The speaker supports a wide-ranging debate in the Riigikogu regarding the feasibility of nuclear energy, in order to "keep all doors open" and allow for further investigation of the issue.
2024-03-06
First reading of the Bill (359 SE) for the Act supplementing the Act on the Organization of the Energy Sector and the Act on Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management System

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The speaker is cooperative, having been appointed by consensus as the representative of the steering committee. They are collaborating with the ministry, forwarding their responses and requesting additional information regarding the energy scheme. Furthermore, a consensus decision was also made to seek the opinion of the Riigikogu Environment Committee, which demonstrates a willingness for broad-based involvement.
2024-03-05
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Organization of the Energy Sector Act and Other Acts (Bill 356 SE)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The collaborative style is consensus-based, highlighting that all procedural decisions made by the committee (such as appointing a representative, adding items to the agenda, and concluding the reading) were reached by consensus. For complex issues that have not been debated within the committee, the responsibility for providing a response is delegated to the minister or the bill's drafters, thereby demonstrating a willingness to cooperate with the initiators of the draft legislation.
2024-03-05
2024 Report by the Minister of Education and Research on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Eesti 2035" (Education Reforms)

15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Insufficient information.
2024-02-14
First reading of the Draft Act amending the Electricity Market Act and other acts (termination of universal service and ensuring security of supply) (Bill 351 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

The collaborative approach is consensual and procedurally correct, as all three committee decisions (the appointment of the lead committee representative, placing the draft bill on the agenda, and the completion of the first reading) were made by consensus. Emphasis is also placed on seeking cooperation with stakeholders (Energiasalve) to resolve bottlenecks.
2024-01-23
Overview of the state of Research and Development and government policy in this field.

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

The style of cooperation is respectful and consensual, thanking the Prime Minister for the speech and noting that the topic (structural reforms) has already been raised by the government. Shared ideas are being sought for preserving long-term projects, with reference to international cooperation.