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

The focus is at the national level (Estonia's positions regarding ETS2) and the international level (the transposition of EU directives and negotiations with the European Commission). Specific local or regional projects or communities are not mentioned, even though the subject involves regulating charging points for private homes and apartment associations.
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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

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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

The focus is on national regulation (the Estonian mobile market), but the analysis of this topic uses international comparison, examining the impact of number portability speed in Latvia and Lithuania.
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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 focus is on national legislation and the international legal framework, particularly EU directives and German insurance practice. The international focus is justified by the need to mitigate large damage risks (in the hundreds of thousands) when driving abroad. There is no local or regional focus.
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2025-09-23
Draft Law Amending the Waste Act (676 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session

The focus is on Estonian manufacturing practices, indicating that batteries are assembled from cells in Estonia both by commercial manufacturers and for internal use.
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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 focus is on national legislation (the Traffic Insurance Act) and the transposition of the European Union directive. Problems are mentioned in urban areas related to fast-moving scooters, which indicates safety concerns at the local level.
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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 focus is on national economic matters, particularly concerning the impact on the manufacturing industry and the energy sector, without specifying any regional emphasis.
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2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The focus is strictly domestic, centering on Estonia’s energy sector, the deployment of nuclear power, and the corresponding national legal frameworks.
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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 focus is on national energy policy and the nationwide optimization of planning procedures aimed at improving the competitiveness of the economy. Specific regional projects or communities are not highlighted.
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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 focus is at the national level, addressing the transposition of the European Union directive and its impact on the state budget. The importance of the cross-border dimension is mentioned within the content of the directive.
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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 focus is on strategic national energy policy and market stability (e.g., consumption growth, the price of electricity in Estonia). Specific regional or local projects were not highlighted in the speech, although the changes to planning regulations affect all plans across the country.
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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 focus is distinctly international and at the European Union level, addressing the transposition of the directive and the processing of cross-border competition cases in cooperation with other European countries.
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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 focus is on national economic competitiveness and the international sphere (export-oriented measures, energy connections with Finland and Latvia). Regionally, the need to direct significant investments outside of Harju County to create jobs is emphasized.
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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 focus is on international issues (Lufthansa, intra-European and intercontinental flights) and national legislation that affects the Estonian population. There is no reference to specific Estonian regional problems or local industries.
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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 focus is on the national energy market and infrastructure development (Elering, security of supply in Estonia). The international focus is evident in comparing the cost of Canadian nuclear reactors and labor prices with Estonia, in order to support domestic energy projects.
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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 focus is on national energy policy and the transposition of European Union directives. International examples are mentioned (the Spanish blackout, UK grid management) along with the synchronization of Estonia. Local or regional interests are represented within the broader context of grid connections and consumer benefit.
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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 highlights the positive role of rural areas and farmers in the adoption of renewable energy, noting that farms are often the sites for installing solar parks and batteries. This underscores the emphasis placed on local community support.
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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 focus is on national energy policy and security, referencing specific Estonian projects like the Paldiski pumped-storage facility and the Kiisa power plant. International elements are also covered (the BRELL system, the Finnish nuclear power plant).
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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 focus is on Estonian national energy security and ensuring the system's firm capacity, which is specifically tied to maintaining the viability of Estonia's oil shale energy sector (island operation). It compares Estonia's situation and financing methodologies with the experiences of neighboring countries (Latvia, Lithuania) in the frequency reserve market. Specific Estonian energy facilities are also mentioned, such as the Kiisa emergency power plant and the Harju-Risti battery park.
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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

The focus is on national energy policy and its compliance with European Union law, but attention is also paid to local problems. Mention is made of disputes regarding the development of onshore wind farms in local municipalities, and the need to find solutions for community engagement (e.g., electricity at a preferential rate).
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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 primary focus is on national energy security and the international context (EU CO2 quotas, nuclear power plant development). Ida-Viru County is briefly mentioned in connection with geothermal test boreholes and the necessity of island mode operation to ensure security of supply.
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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 focus is on national legislation (the Public Transport Act) and regulations, lacking any specific regional emphasis.
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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

Specifically regarding regions, the Saarde wind farm is mentioned in connection with the final decision of the studies conducted there, which confirmed that no higher readings were observed. Internationally, the focus is on the practices of the Netherlands and Finland, as they already have similar or equally tall wind turbines in operation.
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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 focus is on national energy policy and regional connectivity, mentioning Estlink 3 and the fourth Estonia-Latvia connection. In the context of developing renewable energy, onshore wind farms and the topic of offshore wind were mentioned. Regionally, Kiviõli Adventure Park and the VKG plant were mentioned in the context of oil shale pollution.
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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 focus is at the national level, addressing Estonia's long-term strategy for research and development and the core competencies (physics, biology, chemistry) built up over decades. Specific regional projects or local concerns are absent.
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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 focus is on national legislative issues and the international legal level (the European Commission). There is no specific regional emphasis, apart from a note regarding Estonia's exceptional status in the application of the support time limit.
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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 regional focus is broadly national in scope, concentrating on the regulation of the Estonian electricity network and the operations of Elektrilevi. Lasnamäe is specifically mentioned as a technical example to explain the limitations and cost-effectiveness of direct lines, rather than to represent the specific interests of that area.
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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 focus is on national energy market regulation and its impact on electricity bills. The discussion will also touch upon the Baltic context regarding the principle of isolated operation.
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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 focus is exclusively on the national level and the internal affairs of the Riigikogu, relating to the Parliament's financial management and the building's repair fund.
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2024-11-21
Draft law amending the Competition Law (466 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

The focus is clearly on national legislation, particularly amendments to the Competition Act and their implementation in Estonia. Although the European Union maximum limit (50 million) is mentioned, the discussion centers on the domestic turnover threshold and its suitability for the Estonian market.
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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 focus is entirely on the national level, addressing amendments to the Income Tax Act. Emphasis is placed on national professions (teachers, rescuers), not specific regions or local issues.
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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 focus is on national legislation and its compliance with European Union regulations. The size of the Estonian market is mentioned in the context of determining the turnover threshold, but there are no references to specific local or regional interests.
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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 focus is broadly national and international, addressing EU directives and the European energy crisis. The local level is touched upon in relation to the positive socio-economic impact of wind farms (compensation fees, voluntary funding for the region), but specific regions are not emphasized.
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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 focus is on the national level (Estonia's energy security and legal framework) and international examples (the war situation in Ukraine, the positions of the Finnish parliament). There is no local or regional focus.
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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 focus is strongly international (CERN, UNESCO) and national, emphasizing Estonia's position among the Baltic states. The objective is to ensure Estonian companies have free access to international tenders and to elevate Estonia's role in international science leadership.
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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

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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 focus is entirely national, addressing nationwide legislation (the Traffic Act and the Police and Border Guard Act).
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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

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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 focus is on the national level (the use of Estonian identification tools) and the international level (comparing the Chinese regime and the impracticality of global internet control). There is no local or regional emphasis.
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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 focus is exclusively on the national level and macroeconomic issues (GDP, state expenditures, and revenues).
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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 regional focus primarily centers on national energy security, though potential sites within Estonia (Ida-Viru and Lääne-Viru counties) are also mentioned. A significant international focus is placed on the Nordic countries, citing, for instance, Finland's and Sweden's nuclear energy development plans (Sweden aiming for 10 GW of additional capacity by 2045) and their experience concerning operating costs.
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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 focus is clearly on the structural reform of the national economy and international cooperation aimed at boosting the export capacity of Estonian companies. Specific local or regional topics are absent; the emphasis is on global markets and European research centers.
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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 focus is entirely on national legislation and parliamentary work procedures, covering the nationwide traffic law.
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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 focus is on national legislation and regulations, particularly accelerating the development of renewable energy infrastructure (including offshore wind farms) across the entire country. Specific regional or local interests are not highlighted in this discussion; instead, the emphasis is placed on achieving nationwide 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 focus is on the national long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" and its targets. To find a political solution, a concrete international example from the Finnish legal framework is cited as a model.
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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 focus is on the national level (Estonian digital identity, the voting system) and international comparison, explaining why other countries have not implemented e-voting. Local or regional topics are absent.
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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 focus is entirely on national legislation and its implementation within Estonia, particularly concerning the obligations of the Motor Insurance Fund (LKF). There are no references to specific regional or local issues, as the emphasis remains on nationwide regulations.
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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 focus is clearly on the national level (Estonia’s e-voting system, digital identity) and the international sphere. Reference is made to other countries where e-elections have not been successful, and OSCE reports and the European Union Digital Market legislation are mentioned. Local or regional topics are absent.
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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 focus is on Estonia's national energy security and competitiveness, placing it within a broader international context (the unified frequency market, directing investments to neighboring countries). It is also noted that rescue capacity must be developed regardless of Estonia’s decision, as the entire country falls within the zones of nuclear power plants located in the surrounding areas.
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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 focus is at the national level, addressing the Estonian e-voting system and its reliability. Furthermore, parallels are drawn with international cybersecurity and cryptography standards that protect global assets.
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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

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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 focus is on national legislation concerning the regulations and state fees for precious metal products. Regional or local emphasis is absent.
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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 focus is clearly national, centering on the amendment of the nationwide Electricity Market Act and ensuring security of supply. The involvement of the Association of Estonian Cities and Municipalities is mentioned as an interest group, which indicates that the concerns of local governments are being taken into account within the framework of the national bill.
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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

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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 regional focus is directed towards Ida-Virumaa, which is mentioned as a potential site for a nuclear power plant due to the advantages of developing the existing grid structure network. Narva is used as an example of the environmental harmfulness of fossil fuels, which should be avoided.
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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 focus is on national legislation and energy policy concerning the definition of overriding public interest. The balance between national interest and the autonomy of local government (KOV) in planning processes is addressed, but specific regions are not mentioned.
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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 focus is primarily on the national energy deficit and the global climate crisis. Specific regional attention is directed towards Viru Keemia Grupp (VKG) regarding their plans for a pyrolysis gas and plastic waste recycling plant, discussing the suitability of these measures under the definition of the Just Transition Fund.
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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 focus is on national education policy and the implementation of the comprehensive development strategy "Eesti 2035". There are no references to specific regional or local issues.
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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 focus is on national energy policy and infrastructure, such as the electricity market, security of supply, and the costs of the LNG mooring quay. Specific local or regional interests are not highlighted, although the role of Eesti Energia's oil shale power plants in ensuring security of supply is addressed.
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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 focus is on the national research and development system and international cooperation. There is no emphasis on specific local or regional issues.
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