Members of the Riigikogu say that the climate act will not be passed before the elections. There is too little time. Minister of Energy Andres Sutt says the decision will be made in April.
Five months ago, the agricultural roadmap was sent to interest groups. About 50 people read it. Feedback was not requested. The minister thought the law could come in 2025.
The roadmaps have not been shown publicly. The minister says they want to be sure everyone understands the content. Confusion is not desired. There should be six roadmaps: agriculture, forestry, transport, peat, industry, and energy.
The climate act has been ready since November. It has not been shown publicly. Minister Sutt says the decision will be made in April. He wants Estonia to achieve its climate goals.
Former climate minister Yoko Alender says the climate act is a symbol. If it is forced, the next government may cancel the changes. She gives the example of Tallinn's transport.
Eesti 200 leader Toomas Uibo says the climate act is important. He believes it can be adopted even before the elections. He does not understand why work is not done during the election period.
Social Democrat Riina Sikkut says it would be a surprise if the act reaches the Riigikogu. She thinks the government makes simple decisions. The climate act is not simple.
The roadmap is not a law. It is a plan for economic development. Kristi Klaas says it can be used in EU discussions. Alender sees the roadmap as cooperation between the state and businesses.
Interest groups asked if they could participate in the discussion. Klaas says participants know what is happening. There should be no surprises.