Session Profile: Mario Kadastik
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
2025-01-29
Political Position
The political stance centers on guaranteeing constitutionality, backing the Chancellor of Justice’s proposal to amend the law that is in violation of the Constitution. This position is grounded in both policy and legal norms, stressing that the constitutional infringement must be rectified, even if the European Commission holds a contrary view regarding the disbursement of the relevant support. Legal compliance is the priority, although the debate concerning the supremacy of the EU directive will persist.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of electricity market legislation, European Union directives, and constitutional law. They are capable of explaining a complex legal conflict (EU directive vs. the constitution) and reference specific legal terminology such as "time limit" and "conditionality." This expertise is grounded in consultations held with the Ministry of Climate, the Office of the Chancellor of Justice, and the European Commission.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, neutral, and informative, focusing on conveying the discussions and decisions of the Economic Committee. The speaker employs logical arguments and references to legal consultations, deliberately avoiding emotional appeals. The tone is substantive and procedural, which is appropriate for the role of a representative of the Steering Committee.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is an active member of the Economic Affairs Committee, participating in debates (on January 21st) and serving as the lead committee's representative before the plenary session. His/Her operational pattern involves reporting the committee's positions and unanimous decisions to the Riigikogu.
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Opposition Stance
The direct opposition concerns Mart Maastik's protest against the procedural order, as he wished for the amendments to be considered separately, rather than being merged with SE 555. Furthermore, there is a legal dispute regarding the European Commission's position on the payment of the support, which is being addressed factually, not confrontationally.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is consultative and consensus-based, emphasizing the Economic Affairs Committee's unanimous decision to support the Chancellor of Justice's proposal. Active consultation is underway with the Office of the Chancellor of Justice, the Ministry of Climate, and the European Commission to find a legal solution.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national level (addressing the infringement of the constitution) and the international level (interpreting the European Union directive). It is noted that Estonia is unique regarding its use of the time limit for the support term. There is no specific local or regional focus.
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Economic Views
Economic viewpoints concern the regulation of state support (subsidies) in the electricity market, which is scheduled to remain in effect for only a few more months. The emphasis is on legal correctness and ensuring that market supports comply with the constitution, even if this contradicts the position of the European Commission.
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Social Issues
There is insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative priority is the amendment of the Electricity Market Act (SE 555) in order to eliminate the constitutional infringement related to the subsidy in question. The speaker acts as a proponent and, representing the leading committee, is directing the proceedings while supporting the implementation of the Chancellor of Justice's proposal.
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