By Agendas: Mario Kadastik

Total Agendas: 61

Fully Profiled: 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

The political position has focused on the technical and regulatory details concerning the transposition of the Renewable Energy Directive. Emphasis was placed on the need for flexibility (e.g., certificates of origin divisible into fractions) and efforts were made to mitigate potentially burdensome obligations, such as seeking to make mandatory bidirectional charging for electric vehicles voluntary. These positions are policy- and regulation-driven, stressing the necessity of negotiations to achieve better wording.
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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 political position centers on amendments to the Public Transport Act, particularly the photo requirement for the service provider card. The speaker strongly supports retaining the photo to ensure a sense of security, prioritizing this over the efficiency argument. The position is pragmatic, offering a technical solution (using the photo from the population register) to minimize costs.
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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

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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

The focus is currently on boosting competition in the mobile communications market and speeding up number portability. However, caution is being expressed regarding these measures, highlighting concerns about potential volatility and issues related to long-term investments. Political action is directed toward clarifying the relationship between the government's agenda and the opposition's draft legislation. The "very Reform Party-like" character of Rain's question is specifically noted, indicating an awareness of partisan positions.
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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.

The political position strongly favors the rejection of the draft bill, based on rationality, EU directives, and international risks. It is emphasized that mandatory motor liability insurance is necessary to cover damages to third parties, and that the draft bill would result in unwarranted costs for the majority of car owners. The political and legal framework plays a crucial role in shaping this position.
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2025-09-23
Draft Law Amending the Waste Act (676 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session

The political focus is on amendments to the Waste Act and the scope of the battery passport regulation. The speaker expresses concern about whether the regulation also covers large, megawatt-scale batteries that are not sold commercially but are retained for own use (e.g., in production facilities). The stance is policy-driven and focuses on the precision of the regulation.
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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.

The speaker is vehemently opposed to the proposed draft legislation (631 SE), arguing that it is too narrow in scope and fails to address the underlying issue related to privately owned electric scooters. Their stance is centered on policy and regulation, stressing the necessity of a holistic solution and cautioning against transposing the directive too strictly without sufficient statistical data. They criticize the bill as merely a "patchwork solution" and imply that it may be a political "propaganda issue" designed purely to garner votes.
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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

The political position is skeptical of and questions the economic impact assessment of Draft Bill 636 SE. The speaker calls into question the presenter's claims, focusing on the policy's consequences for the energy and manufacturing sectors, as well as employees' monthly wages. The focus is clearly on the policy's effects and economic realism.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The political position is strongly focused on supporting the preparatory work for the deployment of nuclear energy in Estonia, with a particular emphasis on establishing the legal framework and ensuring safety. This approach is clearly policy-driven, concentrating on the initial phase of the process and necessary research, rather than immediate construction. The speaker stresses the state's crucial role in advancing these studies and preparations.
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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

The political position strongly supports the optimization of planning procedures and the accelerated deployment of renewable energy (Bill 541 SE). This stance is policy-driven, emphasizing the improvement of economic competitiveness and the reduction of bureaucracy. The speaker categorically rejects claims regarding the competitiveness of oil shale. The Reform Party supports the bill unreservedly.
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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

The speaker strongly supports the immediate adoption of the draft Competition Act, emphasizing the need to halt the daily fines the state is incurring (3,000 euros per day). This political stance is heavily results-oriented and focuses on budgetary discipline and the swift completion of the directive's transposition, thereby preventing further damage at the expense of education and security. The overall objective is to improve the competitive environment.
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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

The political position strongly supports the draft legislation aimed at accelerating renewable energy, stressing the necessity of supporting wind power as the only viable alternative for the next 10 to 15 years. This stance is clearly policy- and performance-driven, focusing on the increasing demand for electrification and the reduction of market prices. This support is deemed necessary as a temporary measure until stable producers (such as a nuclear power plant) have been established.
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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.

The political position centers on a cautious and technical approach to the transposition of the European Union Competition Directive. The primary concern relates to mitigating the legal risks associated with cross-border evidence sharing, in order to prevent the European Commission from finding non-compliance. The position is strongly grounded in policy and legal norms, emphasizing potential deficiencies in the implementation of the draft legislation.
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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.

The political focus centers on enhancing the economy's competitiveness and productivity by increasing added value. The speaker strongly supports the government coalition’s direction to invest in research and development (R&D), skilled workforce development, and the transformation of the energy sector, setting the goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050. The strategic framework is clearly policy- and results-driven, concentrating on the implementation of existing programs.
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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 political focus centers on amendments to the Liquid Fuel Act and the costs associated with implementing environmental requirements (likely SAF). The speaker strongly backs the regulation, stressing that the price hike for standard tickets will be marginal (1–2 euros), and accuses opponents of deliberate scaremongering and fact distortion. The framework is focused more on outcomes (the actual scale of the costs) rather than values.
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2025-05-14
Draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (556 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The political stance is one of strong support for the Draft Act amending the Electricity Market Act (556 SE), emphasizing the resulting increase in transparency and security of supply. The bill is framed around specific policy objectives, focusing on implementing concrete market mechanisms (a fixed connection fee and an underutilization fee) aimed at improving the investment climate. The politician emphasizes that the bill provides a clear motivation for establishing dispatchable capacities instead of renewable energy parks.
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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

The political stance is strongly supportive of the proposed amendments to the Electricity Market Act, stressing investment security (fixed tariffs) and grid stability. The bill is framed as a rational and technically essential step designed to reduce electricity prices, standing in contrast to the high expense of oil shale energy. This position primarily centers on policy and technical specifics, aimed at defending the viewpoints of the government and the ministry.
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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

Strong support for Bill 541 SE, which aims to reduce bureaucracy and accelerate planning processes, particularly in the context of deploying renewable energy. The speaker emphasizes that this constitutes a change to the general procedural process, allowing for more optimal planning. The political framework is clearly policy- and process-driven, thereby defending against the pessimistic claims made by the bill's opponents.
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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 political stance is firmly focused on supporting the energy transition, stressing the importance of energy security and opposing any cooperation with Russia. The speaker sharply criticizes the continued use of oil shale energy due to its high cost, citing an additional expense of 15 billion euros over a 15-year period. The position is heavily fact-based and policy-centric, concentrating on correcting the opposing side's data.
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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

Strong support for Bill 555 SE, underscoring its critical necessity for ensuring Estonia’s energy security following the disconnection from the Russian grid. The political stance focuses on the regulation and financing of system services (frequency reserve and island mode operation), supporting the continued viability of oil shale power plants during the transition period. This position is heavily rooted in policy and security considerations, defending the chosen financing methodology as the optimal solution for consumers.
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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

There was strong opposition to Bill 574 SE, which attempted to lower the 100% renewable energy target. Opponents stressed that passing it would be a major step backward and would stifle the development of production capacity. The political framework is heavily policy- and performance-driven, focusing on using renewable energy to ensure a lower average electricity price and to establish a competitive advantage for the country. The Speaker defended the government's position, which decided not to support the bill, also citing issues related to the implementation of EU directives.
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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

The political position is a strong proponent of the government’s current energy strategy, emphasizing that most of the opposition’s proposals are already under consideration (ENMAK 2035). The focus is on ensuring energy security (dispatchable resources, Draft Bill 555) and bringing down prices (onshore wind). There is strong support for nuclear energy as the best long-term solution, while in the short term, onshore wind is considered the only realistic option. The political framework is clearly policy- and results-based, relying on technological and economic feasibility.
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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 political position is strongly centered on strict adherence to current regulations and the refutation of misinformation within the framework of the Public Transport Act. The speaker stresses that offering taxi services through an Information Society Service still necessitates a passenger transport license and a vehicle card. This position is clearly grounded in policy and regulation, defending the existing requirements.
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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

The political stance is strongly opposed to Bill 569 OE, which seeks to halt the planning of wind farms due to concerns about infrasound. This position is policy-driven, emphasizing the necessity of energy production and arguing that these fears stem from a lack of knowledge, not scientific data. The speaker stresses the need to continue development efforts, referencing the Ministry of Climate’s position regarding the current energy deficit.
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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 is a staunch opponent of Bill 568 SE, which seeks to abolish renewable energy subsidies, stressing that this move runs counter to Estonia’s energy and climate objectives. The political focus centers on achieving long-term energy independence, establishing cheap base load capacity (a nuclear power plant), and leveraging the price-lowering market effect of renewables. He defends the stance of the government and the commission that these subsidies are essential for attracting major investments that would ultimately push expensive electricity out of the market.
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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 political focus centers on the strategy for funding research and development (R&D), particularly concerning the preservation of fundamental sciences (physics, biology, chemistry). The speaker is deeply concerned that the political pendulum has swung too far toward applied sciences, thereby neglecting the foundational basis of science. This position is policy-driven, criticizing the current grant allocation mechanism for causing fragmentation.
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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 political focus centers on guaranteeing the constitutionality of the Electricity Market Act, offering strong support for the Chancellor of Justice’s proposal to eliminate the violation. Although the European Commission holds a contrary view regarding the disbursement of the subsidy, the speaker deems adherence to the Estonian Constitution to be paramount. This stance is distinctly policy- and process-oriented, underscoring the existence of a legal foundation for implementing the change.
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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.

The political stance is firmly focused on improving energy sector regulations, backing the development of both renewable and nuclear energy. The proposed bill is supported because it helps boost production and lower electricity prices during specific hours, highlighting both policy-driven and economic efficiency. The speaker challenges regulatory restrictions (such as the 15 km direct line limit) when 100% of the costs are covered by the producer and the consumer.
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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.

The political stance is geared towards the procedural advancement of the draft amendment to the Electricity Market Act, stressing the importance of consensus decisions within the lead committee. The focus is on resolving policy and technical details, such as rules regarding double taxation and covering the fixed costs of isolated grid operation. This position is distinctly policy- and results-driven, supporting the first reading of the draft bill.
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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

The political position focuses on the actual financial impact of cutting the expense allowances for members of the Riigikogu. The speaker is skeptical about the proposed savings, questioning whether this constitutes genuine savings or is merely a reduction in the Riigikogu building's repair fund. The position is policy- and procedure-oriented, emphasizing the practical outcome of the draft legislation.
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2024-11-21
Draft law amending the Competition Law (466 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The political position is strongly focused on advancing the amendments to the Competition Act (466 SE), emphasizing procedural correctness and consensus-based decision-making. Moderate support is shown for the 10 million euro turnover threshold for vertical agreements proposed by the Ministry of Justice, prioritizing prudence over maximum deregulation. The overall framework is heavily centered on policy and procedure.
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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

The political stance is strongly focused on supporting the abolition of the income tax hump, emphasizing its positive effect on average wage earners. The speaker intervened in the debate to correct the opposing side's claims, which he assessed as "nonsense." The position is primarily policy- and results-driven, centering on improving the financial situation of specific demographic groups.
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2024-10-14
Draft law amending the Competition Act (466 SE) - First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

The political focus is currently on the draft amendment to the Competition Act, where the central issue is raising the turnover threshold for vertical integration group exemptions (10 million versus 50 million). The speaker presents this as a matter requiring political decision-making, emphasizing the need to take market size into consideration. The overall approach is rather procedural and policy-based, concentrating on advancing the draft bill through the legislative process.
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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

The political position involves strong support for accelerating renewable energy projects, while emphasizing its temporary nature (until the summer of 2025) as a means of resolving the energy crisis. This support is politically justified by the necessity of transposing EU directives and by the socio-economic benefits (a reduction in electricity prices). The speaker is clearly policy-driven and results-oriented, focusing on the removal of regulatory hurdles.
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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.

The political position is strongly supportive of establishing the legal framework for the deployment of nuclear energy in Estonia (431 OE). The issue is framed through a policy- and fact-based lens, emphasizing that this is necessary for achieving climate neutrality, energy security, and economic competitiveness. The speaker refutes claims regarding immediate costs amounting to hundreds of millions, instead focusing on the stages of the legislative process.
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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.

The political position firmly backs the ratification of full membership in the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), emphasizing the economic and technological benefits this brings. This is a policy-driven stance focused on achieving long-term strategic objectives, which the speaker himself helped initiate over a decade ago. The aim is to eliminate restrictions on Estonian companies participating in CERN tenders and ensure Estonia's involvement in crucial decision-making processes.
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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

The political position is strongly focused on advancing the draft amendment to the Traffic Insurance Act (Bill 400 SE), highlighting the comprehensive work carried out by the lead committee. The focus remains on a procedural and policy-driven approach, ensuring the smooth progression of the bill to the second and third readings. The stance is supportive, emphasizing that even the substantive issues raised by the opposition were resolved within the text of the draft bill.
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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

The political stance is strongly focused on advancing the proceedings of the draft legislation (429 SE) amending the Traffic Act and the Police and Border Guard Act. The focus is on procedural precision, ensuring the bill reaches the second and third readings on predetermined dates. This position is clearly policy-driven, concentrating on the efficiency of legislative work.
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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

The speaker's position is highly procedural, focusing on advancing the draft amendment to the Energy Management Organization Act (Bill 356 SE). Support is given to processing the amendments prepared collaboratively by the Economic Affairs Committee and the Ministry of Climate, emphasizing adherence to the stages of the legislative process. The stance is politically neutral, focusing instead on effective procedure.
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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.

The political position is strongly opposed to measures involving internet content control and mandatory authentication, viewing them as irrational and drawing comparisons to the practices of the Chinese totalitarian regime. This is a value-based stance, centered on the dangers to fundamental freedoms and serving as a warning against the creeping expansion of state authority ("today it's this issue, tomorrow it will be another").
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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

The political focus is on the structural problems of the state budget, particularly the automatic increase in expenditures (indexing, minimum wage linkages) compared to the slower growth of revenues. This stance is aimed at improving control over public finances and is strongly performance-based, seeking solutions to avoid deficit spending. Primarily, emphasis is placed on the need to understand how much of the GDP growth is already pre-committed on the expenditure side.
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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 expresses strong, policy-driven support for preparing the deployment of nuclear energy in Estonia, emphasizing the necessity of maintaining technological neutrality and ensuring emission-free energy for decades to come. The current bill represents a fundamental, framework-creating decision, which grants the government a mandate to proceed with the development of the legal framework. The political focus remains on long-term energy security and meeting climate targets, while considering nuclear energy a component of the green taxonomy.
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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 political focus is on the structural transformation of the economy, shifting away from reliance on cheap labor and input resources towards high value-added exports. This stance strongly supports international scientific cooperation (CERN, ESA) as a catalyst for innovation and productivity. The policy is strongly results-oriented, emphasizing the necessity of creating attractive hubs to incentivize a skilled workforce.
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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

The political stance is primarily procedural and neutral, focusing on communicating the work and decisions made by the Economic Affairs Committee. The most critical issues involve amendments to the Traffic Act, specifically the timing for implementing requirements regarding lateral passing distance and the precision of that definition. The position is policy-driven, concentrating on the technical handling of the draft legislation.
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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

The political position is strongly focused on accelerating the adoption of renewable energy and reducing bureaucracy in order to achieve the goals set out in the draft bill. The speaker firmly supports the procedural decisions made by the lead committee, which are aimed at overcoming obstruction and ensuring the efficiency of the legislative process. The focus is policy- and procedure-driven, emphasizing the necessity of reducing the number of lawsuits and guaranteeing legal clarity.
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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

The speaker strongly advocates for achieving the national objective of increasing storage capacity, a goal tied to the "Estonia 2035" strategy. They favor market-based and regulatory solutions, such as grid tariff exemptions, to incentivize private investment. The policy focus is directed toward meeting national targets with the minimum possible state subsidy.
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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

The political stance is strongly pro-e-voting, emphasizing its technological elegance and cryptographic security. The speaker defends the Estonian digital identity system as the foundational prerequisite for e-voting, and views the criticism from opponents primarily as a political tactic aimed at refusing to acknowledge election results. They strongly support the trustworthiness of the digital society, comparing it to the security standards of the banking sector.
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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 political position focuses on the processing and technical implementation of the draft amendment to the Motor Insurance Act (400 SE). It supports the transposition of the directive but emphasizes the need to continue the discussion regarding freedom of choice (the 12-month issue) and the insurance limits for electric scooters. The approach is strongly policy- and procedure-centric, focusing on the precise implementation of the law.
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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

The political position involves strong support for e-voting and the clarification of its legal framework through Draft Bill 344 SE. Emphasis is placed on the system's successful operation over the past 19 years and its security, focusing on technological advantage and legal clarity. This is clearly a policy- and results-based approach aimed at the continued development of the system. On behalf of the Reform Party, we urge support for this draft bill.
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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

The political position strongly supports the next phase of nuclear energy development (studies and the legislative framework). It is stressed that the current decision is pragmatic and focuses on exploring future options, not on the site selection for the plant. The core arguments revolve around increasing the country's competitiveness, ensuring energy security, and establishing stable, long-term energy production (up to 2100), all of which is clearly policy-driven and results-oriented.
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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

The most prominent topic is the technological security and reliability of e-voting. The speaker strongly supports the existing system, refuting misconceptions regarding a lack of oversight, and emphasizes that the system is technically verifiable. Furthermore, they support the introduction of m-voting (mobile voting), viewing it as potentially superior for ensuring privacy. Their positions are firmly rooted in policy and technology.
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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

The speaker's position advocates for the swift and proper transposition of the European Union Competition Directive via administrative procedure, specifically to avoid substantial infringement fines (up to 5,220 euros per day). This stance is heavily policy- and results-driven, underscoring the necessity of bringing national legislation into compliance with EU requirements, notwithstanding the opposition from certain stakeholders regarding the choice of administrative procedure.
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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 speaker strongly supports the procedural advancement of Bill 363 SE (Precious Metal Products, State Fees, Device Safety), emphasizing the need to update the regulations. This position is politically procedural, centering on the smooth, consensual passage of the legislation. The primary focus is streamlining the regulatory framework pertaining to materials and products containing precious metals.
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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

The political position is strongly tied to supporting the government-initiated draft bill 351 SE, the objective of which is to terminate the universal service obligation and ensure security of supply. The position is primarily policy-driven, focusing on the technical specification of the law and the execution of the procedure. The speaker supports the proposals put forward by the Ministry of Climate, which were fully considered by the committee.
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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

The political position supports the adoption of the draft bill (392 SE), as the premise underlying the privacy risks (related to the positioning of emergency notifications) proved to be technically inaccurate. The speaker believes that passing the law is currently sensible, given that a violation of privacy is unlikely to occur. This stance is heavily policy- and technology-driven, focusing on the removal of a legal impediment.
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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 political position is strongly focused on creating a long-term (30+ year) energy strategy to guarantee investment security. Technological diversity is deemed paramount, supporting the short-term development of renewable energy and utilizing nuclear power to ensure base load capacity starting in 2040. The use of fossil fuels (specifically gas) must cease by 2040 at the latest, underscoring the value of a clean environment. The overall focus is heavily policy-driven and future-oriented.
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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

The political focus is currently directed at the draft bill on the organization of energy management (359 SE), highlighting the necessity of balancing development interests with environmental protection procedures. The speaker supports the draft, clarifying that the option to waive the environmental impact assessment (EIA) is conditional and designed specifically to prevent duplication of effort. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on preserving the autonomy of local authorities when initiating proceedings, even if an overriding public interest serves to accelerate the procedural queue.
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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

The political stance strongly supports climate action and decarbonization, stressing the necessity of tackling the climate crisis, which is leading to catastrophes. We support renewable energy as the only sensible transitional solution until nuclear power is fully established, noting that fossil fuel technologies are neither sustainable nor viable in the market due to CO2 quotas. Furthermore, we emphasize improving fair competition in the liquid fuels market through regulatory changes, given the instances of market manipulation.
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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 political position strongly supports education reform, emphasizing the necessity of developing innovative and independently thinking young people, in contrast to creating a "dull workforce." This stance is policy-driven, focusing on expanded support for teaching methodologies (such as Montessori) and eliminating the narrow scope of the mathematics exam. The overall direction is clearly aimed at modernizing the education system to meet the needs of a changing world.
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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

The central issue is the amendment of the Electricity Market Act, specifically the termination of the universal service and ensuring the security of supply. The speaker's role is neutral and procedural, focusing on conveying the committee's discussion and consensus-based decisions. The political framework is clearly policy- and regulation-based, addressing market functioning and the state's role in establishing crisis mechanisms.
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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

The political focus centers on the structure of Research and Development (R&D) funding and the maintenance of long-term projects. The speaker strongly advocates for structural changes that would increase the proportion of sustainable research projects, specifically to prevent the loss of established scientific schools. This stance is clearly policy- and system-driven, emphasizing the necessity of long-term stability within the scientific system.
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