By Plenary Sessions: Mario Kadastik
Total Sessions: 3
Fully Profiled: 3
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.