By Agendas: Mario Kadastik

Total Agendas: 61

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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

His economic views favor reducing bureaucracy and increasing regulatory flexibility, especially in the energy sector (e.g., streamlining permit processes). He raised concerns about the burden placed on small businesses by biomass certificates but accepted the statistical explanation that the majority of affected companies belong to larger conglomerates.
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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 economic perspective is cost-conscious yet pragmatic. The speaker emphasizes that deploying the security-ensuring solution (photo storage) should not entail major expenses, citing the low cost of IT solutions (downloading the image via X-Road/X-tee).
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2025-10-09
Discussion of the Crucial National Issue 'The Future of the Estonian Economy'

15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Insufficient information
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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

It supports increasing market transparency and competition to encourage lower prices and a fairer market. It expresses concern regarding excessive volatility and potential issues for long-term investments that may stem from very rapid market transitions.
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2025-09-24
Draft law amending the Motor Vehicle Insurance Act (649 SE) – First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

Economic perspectives advocate for mandatory insurance regulation, viewing it as a crucial risk management tool that prevents significant losses for owners. There is opposition to the proposed bill, which would result in substantial potential damages (for instance, in the event of a collision with a train) and inefficient cost increases for the majority of car owners who do not utilize a trailer.
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2025-09-23
Draft Law Amending the Waste Act (676 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session

The economic perspective addresses the impact of regulation on manufacturing facilities and companies that use large batteries for their own needs, pointing to concerns regarding the scope of the regulatory burden.
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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.

It favors regulatory caution, noting that the transposition of an overly strict directive without sufficient statistics could stifle innovation. It acknowledges the arguments of market participants (Bolt) and insurance funds (LKF) and is aware of the various insurance solutions available in the market.
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2025-09-11
Draft law amending the Holiday and Commemoration Day Act (636 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

Economic perspectives emphasize the need to consider the impact of legislative changes on the productive industry and energy consumption. The speaker stresses that the monthly wage must reflect the specific work contribution and volume of work, which points to a realistic assessment of productivity and costs. He is concerned about the effect of the changing number of review dates on salary revisions.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

Economic perspectives are linked to the long-term energy security and development plan, emphasizing the need to study the suitability and market viability of nuclear energy. This indicates support for national strategic energy planning.
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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

It supports accelerating economic competitiveness and development, viewing this as achievable through regulatory simplification and the adoption of cheaper renewable energy. It accepts CO2 charges as an unavoidable cost, given that Estonia has no plans to leave the European Union.
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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

Economic perspectives emphasize fiscal discipline and the necessity of ending the practice of paying state-damaging penalties, which is eight times more expensive than a standard taxi fare. Support is given to regulatory activities aimed at improving the competitive environment in the market.
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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

Economic perspectives support market-based solutions (storage, solar), but deem targeted state support for wind energy necessary to ensure growth in supply and prevent price increases. The support mechanism is structured to drive down the market price, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and avoiding undue subsidization.
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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.

Economic perspectives center on the effective enforcement of competition regulation and guaranteeing cross-border cooperation, which supports a regulated market economy and fair competition.
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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.

Supports economic growth based on increasing added value, productivity, and export competitiveness. It favors targeted state investments in R&D, digitalization, and improving capital availability (e.g., injecting capital into EAS), but opposes blanket subsidies in the energy sector. It emphasizes the need to reduce bureaucracy to make processes more efficient.
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2025-05-21
Draft law amending the Liquid Fuels Act (622 SE) - First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The speaker supports environmental regulations, stressing that the economic impact on standard tickets is minimal (only 1–2 euros). They clearly differentiate between the costs associated with standard class and the expensive tickets of first class, aiming to demonstrate the baselessness of the opposing side's economic fear-mongering claims.
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2025-05-14
Draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (556 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

Economic perspectives emphasize the clarity and stability of the investment environment, utilizing market mechanisms (fixed tariffs, underutilization fees) to incentivize the development of new capacities. They strongly refute claims of a significant burden on consumers, stressing that the socialized cost is minimal. It is confirmed that the Estonian economy has been on an upward trajectory for several consecutive quarters, correcting opponents' assertions regarding the continuation of the economic downturn.
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2025-05-07
Second reading of the draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (556 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Strongly supports investments in renewable energy, emphasizing that this will bring down the average electricity price. It defends the socialization of fixed connection fees as a necessary measure to reduce investment risks and increase predictability. It considers oil shale energy economically irrational due to CO2 quotas (price exceeding 100 euros/MWh).
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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’s position is that the electricity market is a regulated market where large producers cannot recoup their investment costs due to market rules. He supports state-led, non-market measures aimed at ensuring investment certainty. In the future, he prefers investment options over direct subsidies (dotations), as these options would also generate revenue for the state.
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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 supports market-based solutions and competition, noting that battery builders want to enter the market, not keep the price high. He/She is strongly opposed to the high price of oil shale and demands an objective calculation of the actual costs of oil shale.
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2025-04-23
Second reading of the draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (555 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The proposal advocates for dividing the costs of system services (frequency reserve) equally between consumers and producers (50/50). This is intended to prevent undermining the competitiveness of Estonian producers in neighboring markets and to keep the final price lower for consumers. It emphasizes that the financing methodology must be flexible and approved by the Competition Authority to accurately reflect actual market costs. Furthermore, it supports using congestion revenue to reduce the Elering tariff.
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2025-04-16
Draft law amending the Energy Sector Organisation Act (574 SE) – First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

Supports market regulation to ensure the profitability (covering capital costs) of renewable energy investments through competitive tenders and subsidies, as this delivers greater societal benefit in the form of a lower average electricity price. It is emphasized that the electricity market is a marginal cost market where a developer cannot recover their capital expenditure if they are the primary supplier.
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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

Economic perspectives stress the importance of driving down electricity prices through new generation capacity (onshore wind). They also deem oil shale energy too costly, even without factoring in the CO2 quota (€130/MWh). There is support for comparing total costs, including grid development, and foreign investments (such as data centers) are viewed as a way to keep renewable energy charges stable.
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2025-04-15
Draft law amending the Public Transport Act (578 SE) - First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The economic views are reflected in support for strict regulatory requirements (vehicle license/permit, insurance, annual inspection) for companies operating in the taxi market. This indicates support for legal and regulated business activities in the transport sector, ensuring compliance with standards.
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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

Economic perspectives support the continuation and development of energy production, emphasizing the overall energy deficit and opposing regulatory suspensions that would impede the construction of wind farms. The objective is to ensure energy demand is met, utilizing modeling and analogies for the new, taller turbines.
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2025-03-24
Draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (568 SE) - First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.

The speaker supports investments in renewable energy and a nuclear power plant to achieve stable, cheap baseload capacity, viewing oil shale energy as expensive and a pointless waste of money. He/She emphasizes that renewable energy drives down electricity prices and that infrastructure investments (Estlink 3) will be covered by congestion charges, not network tariffs. He/She also distinguishes between the old fixed subsidy schemes and the new schemes based on competitive tenders.
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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

The economic outlook is linked to scientific investment, emphasizing that sustained economic growth and successful businesses (like Icosagen and Elcogen) depend on a robust foundation in basic sciences. The presenter advocates for strategic, long-term foundational funding rather than focusing on short-term applied research.
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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 economic considerations directly concern the payment of subsidies under the Electricity Market Act, which have only been kept in force for a short period. The speaker supports continuing the subsidy to avoid a constitutional breach, which points to a pragmatic approach toward maintaining existing market mechanisms.
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2025-01-22
Draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (556 SE) – first reading

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

Economic perspectives emphasize promoting investments in energy production and reducing costs, while supporting competitive advantages (e.g., for solar panel owners). They advocate for solutions that are cost-effective and where producers/consumers cover the infrastructure costs themselves, and they support the option of fixed connection fees.
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2025-01-22
Draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (555 SE) - First Reading

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

Economic perspectives support regulation that allows the fixed costs of oil shale reserves to be covered through a separate charge on the electricity bill, in order to ensure market competitiveness and energy security. Mechanisms are supported that help avoid double taxation when production and consumption occur at the same location.
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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

Economic viewpoints stress the need for fiscal accuracy and the necessity of ensuring that the claimed savings are genuine. The speaker is concerned that the cut might actually reduce the funds allocated for the renovation of the Riigikogu building, instead of generating new savings.
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2024-11-21
Draft law amending the Competition Law (466 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

Economic perspectives support the modernization and clarity of competition regulation. The preference was to keep the turnover threshold for vertical agreements at 10 million euros, which indicates a cautious approach to easing the regulation. Flexibility is emphasized, as the threshold can later be adjusted by a ministerial decree.
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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

Economic views support a tax reform aimed at eliminating the income tax kink, thereby reducing the tax burden on middle-income earners. The goal is to ensure that average wage earners (those earning over 2,000 euros) receive more take-home pay as a result of the structural changes.
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2024-10-14
Draft law amending the Competition Act (466 SE) - First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

Economic views focus on the structure of competition regulation and the thresholds for turnover levels. A measured approach to regulation is demonstrated, seeking to find a balance between EU standards and the size of the Estonian market concerning exemptions for vertical integration.
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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

It supports developing the energy market through renewable energy to lower electricity prices for all consumers, citing the influence of windy weather on price reduction. It prefers financing this via excise duties and network fees, rather than tax hikes, and anticipates a positive socio-economic impact from these investments.
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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.

It supports regulatory steps that promote a competitive economy and energy security, viewing nuclear energy as necessary for achieving these goals. Economic interests are referenced by the mention of a written statement of support from the Estonian Employers' Confederation (Tööandjate Keskliit), emphasizing the support of the business community.
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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.

Economic perspectives are strongly focused on supporting entrepreneurship and innovation, viewing the advancement of science and technology as the engine for economic growth. There is an emphasis on the need to remove restrictions that currently prevent Estonian companies from participating in major international tenders, which were previously unattainable due to the size of the required membership fees.
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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

Insufficient data. Although the topic concerns financial regulation and the insurance sector, the speaker does not express a broader viewpoint regarding economic growth, taxes, or budgetary discipline.
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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

Insufficient data.
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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

Insufficient Data
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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.
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2024-05-30
Discussion of the nationally important issue: "How can the state avoid living in debt?"

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting

Economic perspectives emphasize fiscal discipline and concern over structural budget imbalances. Specifically, the situation is criticized where expenditures grow automatically (due to indexation and minimum wage increases), while revenue collection is limited (at roughly one-third).
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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 favors a free-market economy and decisions driven by investors, stressing that government subsidies should be kept to a minimum and only considered in the event of market failure. The focus is placed on nuclear energy’s low operational cost and its potential to provide affordable district heating. Binding decisions concerning future support schemes (CFD) are being avoided due to the uncertainty surrounding market design over a 15-year horizon.
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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 economic outlook is strongly focused on exports, high added value, and boosting productivity, which necessitates significant capital investment in the manufacturing sector. Support is provided for developing capital-intensive industries through innovation and R&D, along with utilizing international benchmarks to facilitate entry into foreign markets.
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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

Insufficient data.
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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

Economic perspectives support regulatory streamlining and cutting red tape to accelerate investments in renewable energy and ensure legal certainty for the development of major projects (such as offshore wind farms). The objective is to minimize bureaucratic procedures and reduce litigation, which points to a desire to foster the investment climate.
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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

Prefers economically regulatory incentives, such as exemption from grid tariffs, over state grants and subsidization. Supports the involvement of the private sector and market mechanisms in developing energy infrastructure to disperse storage capacity into private hands.
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2024-05-09
Debate on the matter of significant national importance: "E-elections – a threat to democracy."

15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session

Not enough data
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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 economic views concern regulatory efficiency and financial risk management within the motor insurance sector. It supports utilizing the existing LKF (Motor Insurance Fund) to meet new obligations, thereby avoiding the creation of a new structure. The necessity of awareness campaigns is emphasized so that the public is informed about the potential obligation to compensate for damages.
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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

Insufficient data
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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

Economic perspectives emphasize competitiveness and stable energy prices as prerequisites for attracting major investments to Estonia. A long-term investment (until 2100) in nuclear energy is supported, which does not preclude other investments, and the market's regulatory role is trusted once the framework has been established. The potential of nuclear energy as a heat source in industry and district heating is highlighted.
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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

Direct economic views are not presented, but it is emphasized that the cryptography underlying e-elections protects global assets worth trillions. This points to the high value placed on digital security as a critical component of the economy.
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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

Economic perspectives are linked to strengthening regulatory discipline and competition oversight in accordance with EU requirements. Emphasis is placed on the need to establish effective procedural mechanisms (administrative proceedings through the Competition Authority) to ensure compliance with market rules and prevent the state from incurring significant financial liabilities.
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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 economic outlook is focused on supporting regulatory clarity and innovation, particularly regarding the regulatory framework for products containing precious metals and the amendment of the State Fees Act.
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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

Economic perspectives favor a market-based approach in the electricity market by phasing out the universal service. At the same time, the necessity of regulatory mechanisms is stressed to guarantee security of supply, including implementing technical improvements in case of market disruptions (such as failed tenders).
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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

Not enough data
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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 economic views strongly support investment security and economic growth, emphasizing the need to attract heavy industry and data centers to Estonia by guaranteeing a stable base load supply. The long-term plan (20–40 years) is directly linked to the operational lifespans of industrial investments. The necessity of developing local competence is also emphasized (e.g., for repairing Estlink 2).
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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

It supports market-based energy solutions, emphasizing the low marginal cost of renewable energy (wind, solar) and the resulting low daily market price. It acknowledges the potential of nuclear energy as the most cost-effective method. However, it simultaneously stresses the need to also factor in the costs associated with grid expansion, subsidies, and storage when looking at the total picture.
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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

Regulations are supported that ensure equal competition and prevent market distortion in the liquid fuels sector. In the energy sector, the impact of a marginal cost-based market on lower prices is emphasized, even if it hinders the recovery of capital costs for renewable energy. Principles of the circular economy, such as plastic recycling, are supported, but technological efficiency is emphasized.
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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

The economic perspective is implicit, emphasizing the necessity of using education to foster an innovative and independent workforce capable of supporting a knowledge-based economy. The greater costs and resource requirements associated with implementing alternative educational models (such as Montessori) are also recognized.
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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

Economic perspectives prioritize market mechanisms over maintaining the universal service, stressing that the market already offers all the necessary packages. The discussion also covers the significant deficit incurred by the state-owned enterprise (Eesti Energia) in providing the universal service, as well as the costs associated with establishing a strategic reserve, which are determined based on market supply.
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2024-01-23
Overview of the state of Research and Development and government policy in this field.

15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session

Economic perspectives focus on the structural stability and efficiency of national science funding. Long-term investments (sustainable research projects) are preferred over short-term projects to ensure the continuity of research and prevent the loss of resources.
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