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

No data available

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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

Among social issues, emphasis is placed on the sense of security, which is linked to verifying the taxi driver's identity using the photo on their service card. It is also confirmed that public transport drivers are subject to a B1 category language requirement, in accordance with other legislation.

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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

Insufficient data.

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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.

There is not enough data.

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2025-09-23

Draft Law Amending the Waste Act (676 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session

Not enough data.

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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 public safety and order, emphasizing the need to regulate privately owned scooters that illegally travel at excessive speeds. The core issues are users flouting regulations and the lack of registration, which is the primary driver behind the rising accident statistics.

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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

Regarding social issues, only employment relationships and remuneration (fixed monthly salary) are addressed, specifically concerning how the changing number of public holidays might affect an employee's contribution and the review of their salary.

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2025-09-04

Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

Insufficient data

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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

Insufficient information.

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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

Social issues are mentioned indirectly, with emphasis placed on the fact that the fine incurred due to the delay in passing the legislation will be covered at the expense of education and security. This highlights the priority given to these sectors within the state budget.

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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

Not enough data

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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.

Insufficient data.

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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 placed on developing education and the skilled workforce (engineering, IT, healthcare), supporting the expansion of curricula for the engineering academy and applied higher education. It also supports, when necessary, the targeted introduction of expert foreign labor into strategic sectors where Estonia faces resource shortages, while simultaneously emphasizing the preference for utilizing local potential.

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2025-05-21

Draft law amending the Liquid Fuels Act (622 SE) - First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

Insufficient Data

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2025-05-14

Draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (556 SE) – third reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

Insufficient data.

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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

Insufficient data

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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

Not enough data

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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 addresses, among the social issues, the alleged health impact of wind farms (infrasound and acoustic pressures). He refutes these claims, explaining based on physical data (0.2 millipascals), that the supposed mechanical effect on the organism is absurd and is likely a manifestation of the nocebo effect.

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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

Not enough data.

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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

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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

Insufficient data

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2025-04-15

Draft law amending the Public Transport Act (578 SE) - First Reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

Not enough data.

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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

Among the social issues addressed are the perceptions of public health and environmental impact, bringing the nocebo effect to the forefront. The speaker asserts that scientific literature has not established causal links between infrasound and health risks, noting further that everyday household appliances generate higher infrasound levels than wind 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.

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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

Insufficient data.

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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

Insufficient data.

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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.

Insufficient data

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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.

Not enough data

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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

Insufficient information.

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2024-11-21

Draft law amending the Competition Law (466 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting

There is not enough data.

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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

Regarding social issues, emphasis is placed on the economic situation of groups of teachers and rescuers, highlighting them as the main winners from the abolition of the income tax hump. These social questions are related to economic well-being and the support of public sector employees.

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2024-10-14

Draft law amending the Competition Act (466 SE) - First Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting

There is insufficient data.

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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

There is not enough data.

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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.

Insufficient data.

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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.

Social issues are not directly addressed, but the positive impact of science on society is indirectly mentioned through the development of medical technology (MRI and PET machines).

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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

Among social issues, the only mention is of the provisions for compensating non-material damage within the context of motor insurance, which indicates an awareness of the law's social impact on victims. Other broader social topics, such as education or security, are not addressed.

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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

Among the social issues addressed are the regulation of public order and traffic, with a thorough focus on the topic of parking on sidewalks. This directly concerns the management of public space and the safety of road users.

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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.

Among the social issues discussed is the protection of minors from pornography, with a strong emphasis placed on the importance of parental responsibility and communication. The speaker's position is that the correct solution lies in talking to and educating children, rather than implementing state-imposed technological restrictions.

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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

There is not enough data.

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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

Regarding social issues, the focus is on public opinion support for nuclear energy, highlighting a Ministry of Climate study which found that over 60% of respondents support the construction of a nuclear power plant. It is emphasized that support increases as awareness grows, and the importance of public debate in overcoming fears and resistance is mentioned.

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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

Among social topics, education and workforce motivation are addressed, emphasizing the necessity of directing young people toward engineering and high-technology fields. The objective is to create attractive jobs that function as centers of attraction, and to ensure that international traineeships result in intellectual property being returned to Estonia.

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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

Social issues addressed included traffic safety regulations, specifically the 1.5-meter passing distance requirement and the use of the public transport lane, both of which relate directly to public order and security. The debate centered on how these new provisions would actually be put into practice.

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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

Not enough data

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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

There is not enough data.

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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

Among the social topics addressed are citizens' readiness and willingness to use electronic identity, and the need to improve public clarification and training regarding election procedures. He/She emphasizes that a lack of understanding of the system constitutes a major part of the problem that needs to be solved.

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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 only social topic addressed is the need to improve people's awareness of insurance obligations and the potential damages they must compensate. This is handled within the context of legal liability and outreach efforts, specifically to prevent situations where people overlook consequential 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

Regarding social aspects, emphasis is placed on citizens' digital identity and its mandatory nature (the ID card), which serves as the foundation for the secure and secret exercise of voting rights. E-voting gives people more opportunities to cast their vote and offers protection against undue influence, since it allows voters to cast their ballot repeatedly or switch to voting on paper.

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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

No data available

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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 speaker addresses the issue of privacy, explaining how the two-envelope system ensures anonymity. He/She also emphasizes the necessity of technological literacy in order to verify the system. The introduction of M-voting (mobile voting) is considered a potentially better way to achieve privacy.

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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

Not enough data

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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

Insufficient data

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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

Insufficient data.

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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 social and legal question concerning the balance between citizens' privacy (which falls under the competence of the Data Protection Inspectorate) and safety (emergency notification) is discussed. The speaker concludes that since no device is identified during the transmission of the notification, there is no violation of privacy.

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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

Among the social issues, the importance of a clean environment is emphasized, citing the pollution from Narva's chimneys as a negative example, which is tied to the necessity of moving away from fossil fuels. This is the only social topic that has been directly addressed.

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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

There is not enough data.

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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

Social issues are addressed solely within the context of climate change, emphasizing that the climate crisis is dangerous precisely because of its impact on people, as the environment is changing in a manner detrimental to them. Other traditional social problems are not reflected in the speeches.

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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 primary social issue is the quality and methodology of education, supporting reforms that focus on young people's self-direction and motivation. The goal is to change teaching methodologies in order to cultivate "young people who think for themselves."

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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

Not enough data

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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

There is not enough data.

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