By Months: Lauri Hussar
Total Months: 10
Fully Profiled: 10
10.2025
18 Speeches
The political stance strongly focuses on defining the limits of the parliamentary rules of procedure and the powers of the presiding officer (or: Chair). The question is raised whether the Chair should actively demand factual answers from a minister who addresses the topic but avoids providing direct answers. This stance is proceduralist and focuses on the clarity of parliamentary organization, emphasizing the need to discuss the topic fully for the sake of the official transcript.
06.2025
1 Speeches
The political position is one of strong support for a specific bill focusing on ensuring security in the modern information society. This support is conditional, emphasizing the necessity of guaranteeing the protection of fundamental human rights against potential infringement. The approach is policy-driven, seeking a balance between security and civil liberties.
05.2025
2 Speeches
The political focus is centered on the strict adherence to the Riigikogu's rules of procedure and procedural regulations, particularly regarding the management of questions outside the scope of the topic during the information hour. The speaker stresses a uniform interpretation of the law and its commentaries ("the yellow book"), thereby demonstrating a strong procedural, legally grounded position. This attitude is heavily procedure-driven, concentrating on the enforcement of the parliament's internal rules.
03.2025
1 Speeches
The candidate's primary political objective is seeking the position of Speaker of the Riigikogu. The platform is one of clear and strong support for their candidacy, expressed as a direct endorsement. The focus is institutional and procedural.
02.2025
3 Speeches
The speaker strongly supports Estonia's strategic foreign policy and emphasizes the growing importance of parliamentary diplomacy in the context of the war in Ukraine. He takes a firm stance regarding the jurisdictional relations of the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate and the actions of Patriarch Kirill, criticizing the claim that Kirill justifies aggression as a private individual. In the economic debate, he focuses on data-driven criticism regarding the taxation of the banking sector, demanding the presentation of comparative data.
12.2024
12 Speeches
The political position focuses on national cost savings and demonstrating solidarity, starting by initiating cuts to the expense allowances of Riigikogu members. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of participating in broad-based cost reduction while simultaneously preserving the Parliament's capacity to fulfill its constitutional duties. This is primarily a results- and values-based approach that underscores accountability and a strong sense of responsibility.
11.2024
1 Speeches
The political stance centers on streamlining state finances and demonstrating solidarity during a challenging fiscal period. The speaker strongly advocates for reducing the expense allowances of Riigikogu members by one-sixth, stressing that this measure is a direct response to the extensive cuts being made to the national budget. This viewpoint is deeply policy-driven and underscores the importance of fiscal responsibility.
05.2024
1 Speeches
The political position centers on managing the work organization and agenda of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament). The speaker emphasizes the importance of adhering to existing plans, particularly regarding debates on issues of national importance initiated by the Finance Committee. He demonstrates moderate flexibility, allowing the Board to consider condensing the schedule should the situation (the cancellation of the minister's travel) necessitate it.
04.2024
2 Speeches
His political focus is on the internal administration and procedures of the Riigikogu, having stood as a candidate for the position of Speaker of the Riigikogu. He emphasizes improving the appearance and atmosphere of the parliamentary chamber, specifically citing the need to update the seating. His approach is rather institutional and results-based, concentrating on the functionality and aesthetics of the Riigikogu's working environment.
02.2024
1 Speeches
The central theme revolves around assisting Ukraine, highlighting the urgent necessity of the US $61 billion aid package and its current deadlock due to internal US political struggles. The political stance is firmly in favor of rapid assistance to Ukraine, and this is framed as a value-based and policy-driven matter. Estonia is viewed as an active advocate on the international arena.