By Years: Mario Kadastik
Total Years: 2
Fully Profiled: 2
2025
130 Speeches
Politically, the speaker positions himself as a strong proponent of the energy transition, emphasizing the necessity of renewable energy (especially onshore wind) and nuclear energy to ensure long-term competitiveness. His approach is strongly policy- and fact-based, focusing on explaining the mechanisms of the regulated electricity market and achieving climate goals. He takes a stand against the high costs associated with fossil fuels (oil shale) and those calling for an end to subsidies, considering oil shale energy expensive and uncompetitive.
2024
129 Speeches
The political focus is strongly directed towards energy security, climate goals (decarbonization), and economic innovation (high value-added exports). It strongly supports nuclear and renewable energy as solutions to the energy deficit and for achieving long-term stability (2040–2100). The framework is policy-driven and technical, emphasizing the need for long-term (30-year) strategic planning. It supports ending the universal service, given that all necessary mechanisms are already present in the market.