Lauri Laats
Status: Active
Parliament Seniority: 2 years
Total Speaking Time: 137h 32m
Agenda Items
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Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) – First Reading
2025-02-19 17:1815th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 30m
Summary
The Riigikogu discussed the draft law amending the law on churches and congregations, initiated by the Republic's Government, as the fifth item on the agenda, for its first reading 570. Minister of the Interior Lauri Läänemets (SDE) presented the draft, …
Decisions 2
Draft law amending the Defence Forces Organisation Act and the Economic Zone Act (strengthening maritime security) - first reading
2025-02-19 16:1715th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 4m
Summary
The Riigikogu discussed agenda item four: the first readings of the draft law amending the Defence Forces Organisation Act and the Economic Zone Act (strengthening maritime security) initiated by the Government of the Republic, in connection with draft 565. The …
Decisions 1
Meelis Kiili
Energetics
2025-02-19 14:5715th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The fifth question primarily addressed energy-related topics, focusing on the formation of electricity prices, network fees, the role of imports, and government support possibilities for offshore wind farms and connections. Aivar Kokk raised concerns about the differences in electricity prices …
Decisions 1
Food VAT reduction
2025-02-19 14:4415th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
Today's fourth question in the Riigikogu was directed at the Minister of Finance, Jürgen Ligi, concerning the reduction of value-added tax (VAT) on foodstuffs. The question was posed by Vladimir Arhipov, who emphasized that high inflation and rising food prices …
Decisions 1
Government foreign policy
2025-02-19 14:0115th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
Agenda Duration: 8m
Summary
In the Riigikogu information session, the government's foreign policy was discussed, initiated by a question from Riigikogu member Lauri Laats (Center Party) to Prime Minister Kaja Kallas. Laats highlighted the statement by Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna that war in Ukraine …
Decisions 1
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government Regarding the Imposition of a Temporary Solidarity Tax on the Banking Sector" (535 OE) – First Reading
2025-02-18 12:0315th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 1h 11m
Summary
The first item on the agenda concerns the first reading of draft resolution 535 submitted to the Riigikogu by the Centre Party faction: “Proposal to the Republic of Estonia’s Government regarding the imposition of a temporary solidarity tax on the …
Decisions 2
Inquiry Regarding Plans for the Construction of a Wind Farm on Saaremaa (No. 680)
2025-02-17 19:1915th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 30m
Summary
The inquiry presented by the Chairman, Jaak Valge, and Leo Kunnas regarding the intentions for an offshore wind farm on Saaremaa’s western coast raises questions about transparency, engagement, and planning within these strict requirements. Concerns arise regarding the substantive impact …
Decisions 1
Inquiry regarding the cessation of funding for the school psychologists’ advisory line 1226 (no. 683)
2025-02-17 17:2515th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 12m
Summary
The Riigikogu considered a question submitted by members of the Riigikogu Lauri Laats, Vadim Belobrovtsev, Aleksei Jevgrafov, Vladimir Arhipov and Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart regarding the cessation of funding for the school psychologists’ advisory line 1226. Introducing the question, Lauri Laats emphasized …
Decisions 1
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Kristen Michal, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.
2025-02-12 16:0315th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 1h 43m
Summary
The first item on the agenda involved the publication of a written motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Kristen Michal. The session was quite technical and repetitive, focusing on interpretations of the procedural rules and the interpretation of the …
Decisions 1
Political responsibility
2025-02-12 15:0515th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The fifth question is directed at Prime Minister Kalle Jaanson and concerns political responsibility. The speaker, Urmas Reinsalu, poses several questions regarding the socio-economic impacts on the purchasing power of pensioners, and the consequences of tax increases, focusing on changes …