By Months: Lauri Laats
Total Months: 9
Fully Profiled: 9
11.2025
22 Speeches
The speaker operates as a representative of the Centre Party faction, submitting the faction's joint interpellations and draft legislation. Regarding the draft bill on pensioner support, he demonstrates moderate openness to compromise (allowing for exceptions during the benefit's development phase), but remains resolute regarding the fundamental necessity of the support.
10.2025
88 Speeches
The speaker is acting on behalf of the Centre Party faction, submitting an interpellation to the Minister of Infrastructure on their behalf. He/She refers to the earlier contradictory positions of the coalition partners (the Social Democrats and Eesti 200) regarding the car tax. Direct cooperation with other factions is not mentioned, but alternative tax policy solutions are proposed, which could be broad-based.
09.2025
174 Speeches
Although the speaker emphasizes the need for open dialogue and cooperation regarding criticisms of the coalition, the speeches also reveal a strong degree of antagonism and opposition toward the coalition itself. A desire has been noted to involve other factions and adopt bills presented collaboratively, but it is simultaneously stressed that compromises must be found, and certain proposals are simply untenable; the coalition's hidden conditions will not be accepted.
06.2025
83 Speeches
The stance is relatively weak and critical towards the coalition, yet on certain issues, there is potential for bipartisan cooperation (for instance, indications of collaboration regarding specific tax amendments or social policy matters). Friendly cooperation may not be explicitly featured in the broader agenda; instead, specific questions and demands are raised, and coalition members are invited to deliberate or jointly oppose certain pieces of legislation.
05.2025
82 Speeches
It expresses a degree of willingness to cooperate (for example, reassessing ENMAK together with the coalition) and stresses the need for broad-based debate and inclusion. However, it simultaneously sets boundaries and requires attention to the interests of the electorate. Broad consultations will be utilized, and the entity is prepared to involve partners in formulating upcoming decisions.
04.2025
90 Speeches
Expresses readiness for cooperation and consensus, emphasizing the need for a unified, partially bipolar discussion and the establishment of a cross-party commission to investigate the security of e-elections; it seeks to involve all parties and experts.
03.2025
17 Speeches
Despite the strong criticism, a desire for consensus and cooperation is evident: it is recommended that they sit down with the political parties, discuss the issues, and find common ground for discussion and an amendment to the draft bill. It has been emphasized that a broader consensus is necessary before taking further steps, and this desire is being channeled through an extraordinary roundtable or joint discussions. At the same time, the attitude toward cooperation is nuanced, as the lack of consensus is being blamed for delaying the changes.
02.2025
67 Speeches
Although the text is primarily oppositional, it still demonstrates some public willingness to cooperate: it calls for broader discussion, the formation of commissions, and the development of multi-party dialogue. The tone occasionally shifts toward seeking compromise, evidenced by an interest in revitalizing regional development and the revenues and services of local governments. However, it remains critical and decisive when cooperation is lacking.
01.2025
66 Speeches
It seeks sensible cooperation and a cross-party approach; for example, regarding hospital projects, the necessity of "cross-party" collaboration is emphasized. At the same time, there is a desire to see a wider, continuous discussion and proposals for improvement. While critical, there are sometimes calls for compromise, and a broader, mutually beneficial solution is sought (e.g., regarding energy policy and state budget transparency).