that are reasons vs these are reasons

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'That are reasons' is used when referring to reasons that have been previously mentioned or are known, while 'these are reasons' is used when presenting reasons that are about to be listed or discussed.

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that are reasons

This phrase is correct when referring to reasons that have been previously mentioned or are known.

This phrase is used to introduce reasons that have already been discussed or are familiar to the listener.

Examples:

I understand the situation, and that are reasons enough for me to support the decision.
She explained the circumstances that are reasons for her absence.

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Greece argues that there are reasons that justify less stringent compensatory measures and lower the own contribution in the case of Varvaressos.
It is appropriate to ensure that there are reasons for automated searches in national DNA and fingerprint databases whenever personal data are concerned.
It is appropriate to ensure that there are reasons for automated searches in national DNA and fingerprint databases whenever personal data are concerned.
It is against that background that there are reasons for being concerned about what the Commissioner has said, because large parts of the services sector are exempt.
The first of these states that the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund does function but that there are reasons for optimising its deployment.
However, we must also acknowledge that there are reasons for that.
I know that there are reasons why Parliament feels it wants to hold back this money as leverage for something else, but that may or may not be legitimate.
It's guys like Adam that are the reason why I'm tending bar.
My answer is that indeed, there are reasons to launch a broader investigation about certain practices, particularly in the civil aviation sector.
Member States shall ensure that an examination to withdraw the refugee status of a particular person may commence when new elements or findings arise indicating that there are reasons to reconsider the validity of his/her refugee status.
when new elements or findings arise indicating that there are reasons to reconsider the validity of his/her refugee status.
information comes to light indicating that there are reasons to reconsider the validity of his refugee status.
Every day there are statements to the effect that there are reasons not to authorise the repair of the Tireless in Gibraltar.
We will then be able to prove that the pessimists and the cynics are not always right and that there are reasons to have confidence in the future.
The rapporteur considers that additional reasons are needed to reinforce the preamble.
I think that there are two reasons for this.
Global climate change constitutes a significant problem that there are good reasons for dealing with at international level.
I believe that there are two reasons.
We are aware that there are environmental reasons, related to climate change and to global warming.
I'm convinced that there are medical reasons for these changes.

Alternatives:

those are reasons
these are the reasons
which are reasons

these are reasons

This phrase is correct when presenting reasons that are about to be listed or discussed.

This phrase is used to introduce reasons that are going to be explained or listed.