Session Profile: Mario Kadastik
15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session
2025-09-23
Political Position
The political position focuses on clarifying the scope of application of the regulation (the battery passport), particularly concerning battery size (ranging from 1 kWh up to megawatts) and intended use (sale on the market versus construction for own use). The position is primarily policy- and implementation-driven, seeking clarity regarding the regulation's impacts.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates strong expertise in the field of energy technology and regulations, utilizing specific terminology such as battery passport, battery management system, and battery capacity units (kWh, megawatts). They are knowledgeable about battery construction practices in Estonia, both among manufacturers and those who build for their own consumption.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is inquisitive, detailed, and logical, focusing on the precise interpretation of regulatory provisions and highlighting potential points for consideration. The tone is neutral and formal, with the objective of finding clarifications for technical and legal definitions.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is direct and geared toward information gathering, involving active participation in the question-and-answer session to gain clarity on the regulation and understand its limits.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the impact of nationally imposed regulation on Estonian local producers and consumers who build batteries for their own use, highlighting the specific battery construction practices prevalent in Estonia.
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Economic Views
The economic views relate to the impact of the regulation (the Battery Passport) on manufacturers and businesses that construct batteries for internal use (e.g., within production facilities), emphasizing the necessity of clearly differentiating between market sales and self-consumption when assessing the regulatory burden.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on clarifying the implementation of the battery passport regulation, specifically distinguishing between batteries sold on the market and those used for personal consumption, in order to define the resulting legal obligation.
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