By Plenary Sessions: Lauri Laats

Total Sessions: 6

Fully Profiled: 6

2024-06-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, extra plenary sitting
The main focus is on opposing the land tax increase and the related bill, as well as the readings of the bills; it emphasizes the need not to support this bill and the effort to find funding through other means (digital tax, redistribution of taxes). It notes that regional funding and the issue of local government finances are being coordinated at the state level, but there is no description of tangible progress.
2024-06-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, additional plenary session
It draws attention to the handling of the supplementary budget, the speed of bill readings, and concerning procedural deficiencies. There is an active demand for democratic oversight and transparency, and it emphasizes the necessity of holding snap elections as a matter of the people’s mandate.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The focus is on the nuclear energy bill; [the speaker/group] is against the bill and stresses the necessity for thorough analyses; it is mentioned that adopting the resolution will bring money to the taxpayer; [the speaker/group] emphasizes the need to find a cheaper solution and consider different scenarios before moving forward.
2024-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
A key issue concerns the handling of the Riigikogu's foreign policy statements and debates regarding the matter of Georgia. It is stressed that the explanatory memorandum accompanying the draft legislation is brief, lacks systematic analysis, and fails to reference the positions of our allies. The objective is to amend or extend the procedures, incorporate supplementary information, and hold an extraordinary debate to ensure a comprehensive and well-considered decision.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The primary focus is the discussion of the draft bill's amendments and bringing them to a vote (e.g., Nos. 2, 6, 7, 12, 13), utilizing requests for recesses to find the optimal decision. Over the course of the two days, emphasis will be placed on the necessity of amending or approving issues concerning costs and the quality of services, and implementing corrective proposals that improve the situation of citizens.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Information is lacking regarding specific legislative priorities, bills, or hearings. The speech primarily focused on criticism and the discussion of foreign policy issues, rather than the initiation or review of specific legislation.