Lauri Laats
Status: Active
Parliament Seniority: 2 years
Total Speaking Time: 141h 32m
Agenda Items
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The State of Dental Care in Estonia
2025-11-05 14:3415th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
Agenda Duration: 5m
Most Active Speaker
Lauri Laats was an active questioner who highlighted specific data regarding the low utilization of dental care services and emphasized the role of financial obstacles. His presentation of the topic was specific and focused on a social problem (other).
Summary
The third item on the agenda addressed the state of dental care in Estonia, a topic raised by Riigikogu member Lauri Laats to Minister of Social Affairs Karmen Joller. Laats stressed the direct connection between oral health and overall well-being …
Decisions 1
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Develop the Procedure for Paying an Additional Annual Lump-Sum Pension Supplement to Pensioners" (678 OE)
2025-11-03 17:32The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Agenda Duration: 41m
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was Lauri Laats (Center Party faction), who presented the draft bill, answered numerous questions, and participated in the discussions, defending the payment of the pension supplement as a moral obligation. His position is left-wing.
Summary
The Riigikogu debated Draft Resolution 678, submitted by the Estonian Centre Party faction, which proposed that the Government of the Republic develop a procedure for paying pensioners an additional annual one-off pension supplement (€100). Rapporteur Lauri Laats emphasized that this …
Decisions 2
Signe Riisalo
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Cybersecurity Act and Other Acts (Transposition of the Cybersecurity 2 Directive) (Bill 739 SE)
2025-10-23 13:1015th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Agenda Duration: 11m
Most Active Speaker
Lauri Laats was active in posing questions, focusing on the financial burdens for businesses associated with the draft bill and the tightening of punitive measures against cybercriminals. (Position: other)
Summary
The Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs, Liisa-Ly Pakosta, presented Bill 739, initiated by the Government of the Republic, concerning the amendment of the Cybersecurity Act and other acts (transposition of the NIS2 directive), to the Riigikogu at its first …
Decisions 2
Debate on the nationally important issue "Why is food expensive?", initiated by the Estonian Centre Party faction.
2025-10-16 13:01XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Agenda Duration: 1h 40m
Most Active Speaker
Lauri Laats (Chairman of the Center Party faction, left) was very active, appearing both as a rapporteur and a questioner, and he led the negotiations on behalf of the faction that initiated the debate.
Summary
The Riigikogu debate on the topic "Why is food expensive?" took place at the initiative of the Estonian Centre Party faction. The purpose of the debate was to address the rise in the price of foodstuffs and potential ways to …
Decisions 2
First reading of the Draft Decision of the Riigikogu (658 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Develop a Plan for Increasing Competition in the Mobile Communications Market and Accelerating Number Portability"
2025-10-08 21:14The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Agenda Duration: 25m
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was the bill's proponent, Lauri Laats (Centre Party), who thoroughly explained the bill's objectives: lowering mobile communication prices and increasing competition by accelerating number portability. He answered several questions, defending the view that the operators' high profit margins indicate insufficient market competition. His stance on market regulation was left-wing.
Summary
The Riigikogu debated Draft Resolution 658 OE, submitted by the Estonian Centre Party faction, the aim of which was to oblige the Government of the Republic to develop a plan for increasing competition in the mobile communications market and accelerating …
Decisions 1
Road Safety
2025-10-08 15:17The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
Agenda Duration: 8m
Most Active Speaker
MP Lauri Laats was the most active speaker, raising a detailed question and seeking clarification on the topic of light traffic anarchy and insurance requirements. (Position: Other)
Summary
Riigikogu member Lauri Laats raised the issue of road safety in a question directed at Infrastructure Minister Kuldar Leis, focusing primarily on the "unstoppable light traffic anarchy" caused by light personal transporters (scooters and small mopeds) in cities. Laats emphasized …
Decisions 1
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (694 SE)
2025-10-06 18:35The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Agenda Duration: 55m
Most Active Speaker
Lauri Laats (Centre Party) was one of the most active questioners and delivered a lengthy speech on behalf of the parliamentary group, sharply criticizing the implementation of the car tax, its impact on the economy, and the government's attitude toward the people. (misc.)
Summary
The third item on today's agenda was the first reading of Bill 694, the draft act amending the Motor Vehicle Tax Act, initiated by the Government of the Republic. Minister of Finance Jürgen Ligi introduced the bill, the main objective …
Decisions 2
Inquiry regarding problems with pension payments (no. 769)
2025-09-22 18:2615th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 7m
Most Active Speaker
Lauri Laats was the most active member to submit an inquiry, initiating the topic and asking two supplementary questions, emphasizing the need for the system's sustainability. He represents the opposition (other/left).
Summary
At today's sitting, the Riigikogu discussed an interpellation submitted by Riigikogu members Lauri Laats, Andrei Korobeinik, Vladimir Arhipov, Vadim Belobrovtsev, Aleksandr Tšaplõgin, and Aleksei Jevgrafov regarding issues concerning the payment of pensions. The interpellation was submitted by Lauri Laats, who …
Decisions 1
Situation concerning the responsibilities of the Minister of Social Affairs
2025-09-17 15:01Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
Agenda Duration: 5m
Most Active Speaker
Lauri Laats was the most active questioner, submitting a comprehensive three-part question and a strong clarifying follow-up question to Minister of Social Affairs Karmen Joller regarding the expenses of the Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa) and the accessibility of healthcare. His position is listed as other (opposition).
Summary
During the Riigikogu information hour, questions concerning the portfolio of Minister of Social Affairs Karmen Joller, which were presented by Riigikogu member Lauri Laats, were discussed. The debate centered on three main topics: the accessibility of healthcare services in Estonia, …
Decisions 1
Inquiry Regarding Increasing the Decision-Making Authority of Municipalities Concerning the Establishment of Land Tax Rates (No. 777)
2025-09-15 19:1815th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 18m
Most Active Speaker
Lauri Laats (Centre Party), who submitted an inquiry and actively participated in the round of questions, emphasizing the regional political consequences of raising the land tax. Position: Left
Summary
The Riigikogu debated an interpellation submitted on May 14 by members of the Centre Party faction (Lauri Laats, Vadim Belobrovtsev, Aleksei Jevgrafov, Andrei Korobeinik, Aleksandr Tšaplõgin, Vladimir Arhipov, and Peeter Ernits) concerning the increase of local governments' (LG) decision-making power …