Lauri Laats

Energy and Vehicle Taxation: The Riigikogu addressed topics related to energy and vehicle taxation under the leadership of Climate Minister Yoko Alender. The initial discussion focused heavily on energy security, accessibility, and affordability, and whether Estonia has a specific plan …

The first agenda item addressed the expansion or restrictions of suffrage in local government elections and the associated political rhetoric, including the role of non-citizens and grey passport holders. The debate focused on whether, in addition to Estonian citizens, other …

The first item on the agenda was an overview of the Republic of Estonia's activities in implementing European Union policy. The presentation was given by Prime Minister Kaja Kallas (later from the Parliament’s rostrum), followed by the Chairman of the …

The Riigikogu held the first reading of draft law 518 amending the Sports Act, initiated by the Republic's Government. Minister of Culture Heidy Purga introduced the draft, emphasizing its lengthy preparation time (since 2022) and thorough involvement, including the Estonian …

Agenda item 3 concerned the first reading of the draft Maritime Safety Act Amending Act 526. The draft aims to reduce port fees by 14% for all ships entering Estonian ports or port anchorages between now and 2025, with the …

The agenda item is the question posed by members of the Riigikogu, Lauri Laatsi and associates, regarding the departure of state institutions located in rural areas, and the related discussion on regional policy. The question posed contains five specific questions …

The Riigikogu addressed a request for information presented by members of the Riigikogu Andrei Korobeinik, Aleksandr Tšaplõgin, Vadim Belobrovtsev, Aleksei Jevgrafov and Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart regarding the spread of narcotics and overdose deaths in Estonia. Andrei Korobeinik, speaking on behalf of …