By Plenary Sessions: Mario Kadastik
Total Sessions: 51
Fully Profiled: 51
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The political focus is currently directed towards the transposition and implementation of EU energy directives, particularly concerning the regulation of Guarantees of Origin (GoOs) and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The approach is policy- and detail-centric, emphasizing flexibility (certificates that can be split into fractions) and seeking to resolve regulatory rigidity (by making V2G charging voluntary). The speaker conveys Estonia's position regarding the abolition of ETS2, noting that it has garnered little international support.
2025-10-14
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The political focus is on the draft Public Transport Act, specifically the retention of the photo requirement for the service provider card to ensure security. It moderately supports regulations driven by public safety concerns, but simultaneously emphasizes an effective and technically simple solution (using a photo from the Population Register). The political framework is heavily policy- and procedure-driven.
2025-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
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2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The central topic is the draft legislation concerning the acceleration of number portability, in relation to which the speaker raised cautious questions regarding market volatility and the impact on long-term investments. The stance is primarily focused on policy and procedure, emphasizing legal requirements (a necessary quorum majority vote is required) and the monitoring of government actions. The speaker stresses the necessity of ensuring pricing transparency.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The political position was strongly in favor of rejecting the draft bill concerning mandatory motor insurance for trailers. This stance was justified by the need for rationality, compliance with EU directives, and the mitigation of international risks. The approach is clearly policy- and fact-based, supporting the Ministry of Finance's opposition.
2025-09-23
15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session
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.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The political position strongly favors rejecting the draft bill, arguing it is too narrow and fails to address the real problem, which is accidents involving privately owned scooters. This stance is policy- and data-driven, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive solution and prudence when transposing EU directives. The speaker warns against overly strict regulations that could stifle innovation and criticizes the opposing side for creating a "propaganda topic" simply to gain votes.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker takes a critical stance regarding the claims of the presentation concerning the impact of political changes on the energy sector and the labor market. He challenges the view that fixed monthly wages and energy consumption will remain unchanged, emphasizing the link between productive industry and labor contribution. The focus is strongly policy- and outcome-driven, centering on the economic and industrial consequences.
2025-09-04
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, emphasizing the necessity of establishing an appropriate legal framework and a safety regulatory body. The approach is policy-driven, concentrating on the initial step of the process and national studies, clarifying that this does not constitute an immediate construction permit. Ensuring the smooth progression of the legislative procedure is also crucial.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker strongly supports the optimization of planning procedure processes, deeming it essential for the competitiveness and development of the economy. He takes a firm, fact-based position against the economic viability of oil shale, highlighting its high cost and associated CO2 fees. The speaker confirms the Reform Party’s unwavering support for the bill in question.
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus is on the swift adoption of the draft Competition Act to end the payment of daily fines, which have accumulated to nearly three-quarters of a million euros. The position is strongly supportive and results-driven, emphasizing the need to halt the financial damage, which is being incurred at the expense of education and security. The objective is to achieve a rational solution to finally stop the meter running.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly geared towards supporting targeted renewable energy, particularly wind power, emphasizing its necessity for ensuring stable production before nuclear energy is completed (10–15 years). The speaker opposes subsidies for solar energy and storage, arguing that they are already profitable under market conditions and do not contribute to the system. The approach is policy- and system-based, focusing on lowering the price of electricity and addressing the lack of alternatives.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The political focus is directed towards ensuring the legal correctness of the transposition of the European Union directive and mitigating procedural risks. The speaker emphasizes the need to ensure the efficiency of handling cross-border competition cases and to avoid criticism from the European Commission regarding the inadequate transposition of the draft legislation. The stance is clearly oriented towards policy and legal norms.
2025-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
The speaker strongly supports boosting the economy’s competitiveness and added value, emphasizing the necessity of investing in research and development (R&D) and skilled labor. This stance is policy-driven and defends the priorities of the new governing coalition, framing economic problems as recognized challenges for which solutions have already been established. In the energy sector, the 2050 climate neutrality goal is supported, favoring emission-free technology while maintaining caution regarding widespread subsidies.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker strongly objects to the exaggeration of costs stemming from environmental requirements (SAF) being reflected in air ticket prices, emphasizing that the markup for standard tickets is only 1–2 euros. The political position is geared towards fact-checking and correcting the inaccurate figures presented by the opposing side, thereby calling the opposition's credibility into question. The framework is strongly results-oriented, focusing on the accuracy of specific data.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The political focus is heavily centered on the stability and security of supply of the energy system. The speaker firmly supports Bill 556, which enhances transparency through a fixed connection fee and incentivizes the establishment of dispatchable capacity via a grid underutilization charge. This approach is clearly policy- and results-driven, highlighting the improved clarity of the investment environment and the increased stability of the electricity system.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political platform is heavily focused on energy, supporting the rapid development of renewable energy sources (solar and wind farms, batteries) and cutting down on bureaucracy within planning processes. The preference is for a political framework that encourages investment rather than relying on direct subsidies, emphasizing accelerated processes and ensuring investment security. The speaker is strongly opposed to attempts by opponents to inflate the costs associated with developing renewables, labeling this phenomenon "mental inflation."
2025-04-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly evidence-based, focusing on energy security and objective data analysis. The most crucial topics are energy security (featuring strong opposition to lamenting the BRELL system and Russian nuclear technology) and supporting the development of renewable energy by refuting inaccurate data and exaggerated claims regarding environmental impact. The policy is heavily oriented toward market mechanisms and scientific accuracy, criticizing the unrealistically cheap rhetoric surrounding oil shale electricity. This constitutes a strongly policy- and fact-based approach.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker strongly supports the energy security measures outlined in Bill 555, emphasizing the necessity of frequency reserve and island operation capability following the disconnection from the Russian grid. The position is heavily policy-driven, focusing on system stability, optimizing consumer costs, and temporarily sustaining the oil shale energy sector during the transition period. He defends the methodology chosen by the government and the system operator as the most advantageous solution for the consumer.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus is heavily directed toward energy policy, supporting the ambitious 100% renewable energy goal, while simultaneously emphasizing that nuclear power is the best form of energy. Onshore wind farms are considered the most realistic short-term solution for lowering electricity prices. There is strong opposition to proposals that would result in lowering the target level, as this would be a step backward and would hinder the development of production capacity.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The political stance focuses on regulatory compliance and adherence to the law within the taxi services market. The speaker opposes the spread of misinformation, stressing that even when services are provided through an information society service, the requirements for a passenger transport license and a vehicle card remain in effect. This position is heavily rooted in policy and regulation.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is against the bill halting the planning of wind farms, as it is based on ignorance and fear of unfounded infrasound dangers. This stance is strongly rooted in both policy and science, emphasizing the necessity of energy production and the current overall shortage. The speaker strongly recommends voting against the bill during the final ballot.
2025-03-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
Strong opposition to the premature termination of renewable energy subsidies, stressing that this is inconsistent with Estonia's energy and climate objectives. It supports strategic major investments, such as a nuclear power plant and Estlink 3, deeming them crucial for guaranteeing persistently low electricity prices and energy security. The political stance is heavily policy-driven, focusing on market functionality and the achievement of long-term goals.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position focuses on the stability of science policy and funding, expressing concern that the pendulum has swung too far toward applied sciences at the expense of fundamental research. The speaker strongly criticizes the reform of the research agency and the grant allocation system, which has caused massive fragmentation, endangering the core competencies built up over decades.
2025-01-29
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
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.
2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The political focus is heavily on energy policy, grid regulations, and how electricity prices are determined. It supports measures designed to cover fixed costs (oil shale reserves) and incentivize the addition of new production capacity (renewables, nuclear energy), viewing this as a way to drive down electricity prices. The framework itself is primarily policy- and efficiency-driven, concentrating on improving technical rules (such as addressing double taxation and connection fees). The speaker is a strong proponent of nuclear energy, pointing out that the draft legislation offers favorable connection terms for a nuclear power plant.
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The political stance centers on the financial and procedural consequences of cutting the expense reimbursements for Riigikogu members. The speaker is skeptical, questioning whether this constitutes genuine savings or is merely a reduction in the Riigikogu building repair fund. This position is clearly rooted in policy and budgetary concerns, emphasizing the necessity of analyzing the measure's actual impact.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is on eliminating the income tax 'hump,' which is regarded as an injustice created by the Isamaa party. This stance is strongly reformist, emphasizing the financial benefit for average wage earners (teachers, rescuers/firefighters). Another important focus involves detailed legislative procedure, stressing the importance of consensus decisions within the committee, as well as protecting procedural order.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is on the technical details of economic regulation, especially the raising of the turnover threshold for group exemptions concerning vertical integration. It is emphasized that the choice between the 10 million or 50 million limit is a political decision point that must take into account the size of the Estonian market. The stance is informative and procedure-based, focusing on the legal correctness of the legislative solution (a ministerial or government regulation).
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
Strong support for the accelerated deployment of renewable energy (especially wind power), which is being treated as a temporary measure (until the summer of 2025) aimed at resolving the energy crisis and avoiding EU infringement procedures. The political framework is distinctly policy-driven and focuses on reducing electricity prices as a matter of broad socio-economic interest. The purpose of the draft bill is to establish a framework for the expedited construction of renewable energy projects deemed to be of overriding public interest.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The political position strongly supports initiating the creation of a legal framework for nuclear energy, emphasizing that this is crucial for achieving climate neutrality, energy security, and a competitive economy. The position is clearly policy- and fact-based, focusing on clarifying the chain of decisions and refuting misinformation. The speaker stresses that the decision concerns the creation of the framework, not the construction of the plant itself.
2024-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The political position involves strong support for the ratification of CERN full membership, emphasizing its significance for Estonian business and technological development. This is a policy-driven stance focused on finalizing a long-term process that was initiated more than ten years ago. The objective is to realize Estonia's opportunities before CERN's 70th anniversary.
2024-06-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political position is centered on advancing Draft Law 400, which amends the Traffic Insurance Act, while supporting the proposals put forth by the lead committee. The approach is strongly procedural and policy-driven, emphasizing the correctness and adherence to the timeline of the bill's proceedings. The objective is to ensure the adoption of the draft law by the specified date (the final vote is scheduled for June 12).
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly procedural and focused on legislative work, emphasizing the advancement of bills (the traffic law, the economy/climate bill) and strict adherence to the procedural timeline. The specific positions are policy-driven, focusing on presenting the results of the committee's work and scheduling the final vote, while supporting the adoption of both proposed bills.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
The political stance is strongly opposed to state control and internet censorship, drawing comparisons to the methods used by the Chinese totalitarian regime. It is emphasized that the proposed solutions (such as global authentication using Estonian tools) are neither rational nor realistic. The position is value-based, stressing the protection of individual liberties from excessive state interference.
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The political focus is on the structural problems of the state budget and the automatic increase in spending linked to indexation or the minimum wage. The direction is toward fiscal transparency and accountability, emphasizing that revenue growth is not keeping pace proportionally with expenditure growth. This represents a policy- and results-based approach to public finance.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker strongly supports the Estonian Parliament’s fundamental decision to back the preparations for deploying nuclear energy in Estonia. This political stance is aimed at maintaining technological neutrality, ensuring long-term energy security, and achieving climate goals through emission-free baseload capacity. He/She emphasizes the necessity of overcoming national indecision regarding energy issues and moving forward into the phase of establishing the legal framework.
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The political focus is on the structural change of the economy, emphasizing the transition from cheap labor to high value-added exports and boosting productivity. The speaker strongly supports Estonia's participation in major international science and innovation centers (e.g., CERN, ESA) as a strategic method for strengthening innovation capacity and exports. This position is strongly policy- and results-based, focusing on concrete solutions for revitalizing the economy.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker strongly supports accelerating the deployment of renewable energy and reducing bureaucracy in the integrated permit process, emphasizing the necessity of achieving the bill's objective. The political focus is directed toward legislative success, considering it crucial to avoid obstruction and promote market-based solutions, such as exempting energy storage from grid fees. The stance is heavily policy- and results-driven, focusing on the implementation of specific legislative amendments.
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position involves strong support for Estonia’s e-voting system, which is considered technologically elegant and unique due to the national digital identity framework. The speaker defends the system against politically motivated attacks, stressing that the opposition is essentially a tactic for refusing to acknowledge election results. The focus is heavily policy- and value-driven, emphasizing the reliability and trustworthiness of the digital society.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The political stance is geared towards transposing the EU directive, specifically focusing on updating motor insurance regulations. Emphasis is placed on resolving practical implementation issues (e.g., the insurance of e-scooters), and preference is given to informational outreach alongside maintaining freedom of choice (the 12-month issue). The position is fundamentally policy- and procedure-driven, concentrating on the specifics of the draft legislation.
2024-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position is one of strong support for the e-voting system and the pending bill, which we urge support for on behalf of the Reform Party. This stance is strongly justified by the necessity of ensuring the system's successful operation, security, and clarity within the legal framework, while emphasizing the crucial role of digital identity. The speaker frames e-voting as an inevitable and successful technological channel that provides citizens with greater opportunities.
2024-04-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly in favor of continuing the development process of nuclear energy, emphasizing its crucial importance for Estonia's long-term energy security and competitiveness. The stance is pragmatic and policy-driven, focusing initially on establishing the legislative framework and avoiding the previous "indecisiveness" that has stalled investments. Support is given to a long-term energy plan (extending up to the year 2100) that would help achieve decarbonization targets.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political position involves strong support for the e-voting system, emphasizing its technological reliability and auditability. The speaker’s goal is to refute misconceptions regarding the system's security, while also proposing a potential development direction toward m-voting (mobile voting) to enhance privacy. This position is clearly grounded in both policy and technology.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker strongly supports the legislative bills initiated by the government, particularly those related to energy market regulation (specifically, the termination of the universal service) and the transposition of European Union directives. The political position is firmly policy-driven and focuses on procedural necessity, especially to avoid significant fines for the delayed transposition of the specific EU directive (384 SE). These positions are geared toward ensuring regulatory compliance and order.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political position is supportive of adopting the law concerning threat notification. This stance is heavily policy- and technology-driven, focusing on the fact that privacy risks are non-existent due to the technical solution employed. The speaker finds that passing the law is currently worthwhile, despite the ongoing research happening in the background.
2024-03-07
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session
The political position centers on the urgent need for a long-term (30-year) energy plan to guarantee investment certainty and security of supply. It strongly supports considering nuclear energy to secure base load and developing renewable energy (solar, wind), viewing gas merely as a transitional fuel source that will become unfavorable after 2040. The emphasis is placed on strategic vision and technological diversity, aligning with the strategic guidelines of the European Union.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political focus revolves around regulatory matters, particularly in the energy and planning sectors. The speaker advocates for solutions that streamline the permitting process for certain technologies (such as renewable energy), while simultaneously guaranteeing the preservation of local government (KOV) autonomy and ensuring adequate detail in environmental impact assessments. Their approach is policy- and procedure-driven, stressing the need for a balance between national interest and local decision-making authority.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Strong climate policy and solving the energy deficit are the main priorities. The politician emphasizes the need to accelerate the transition to renewables (wind, solar, and nuclear energy in the long run) and decarbonize the economy to mitigate the climate crisis. They support education reform focused on cultivating innovative and independent young people and raise questions regarding the discontinuation of the basic-level mathematics exam. When it comes to energy choices, their stance is pragmatic and principled, rather than purely ideological.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position is focused on managing the legislative process and forwarding the work of the Economic Affairs Committee to the plenary session. Regarding the specific draft bill, the focus is on a policy-based approach, emphasizing the need to resolve bottlenecks and establish a framework for cooperation with stakeholders, such as Energiasalv. The general stance is supportive of processing the bill and adopting decisions based on consensus.
2024-01-23
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political priority is structural reforms within the science system and the stability of its funding. The speaker advocates for the preservation of long-term research projects of moderate intensity and sustained core funding to prevent the disappearance of scientific schools. The overall focus is on a policy-driven approach that emphasizes the system's sustainability.