By Plenary Sessions: Lauri Laats

Total Sessions: 12

Fully Profiled: 12

2024-09-26
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The main priorities presented to Parliament are the development of the budget and tax policy. They stress the issues surrounding alternative tax solutions (bank tax, progressive income tax) and the temporary nature of the security tax; they emphasize the necessity of processing the budget and implementing substantive changes during a process that spans months. They are not proposing a specific new law but point to topics that the Riigikogu could discuss (legal and social guarantees, tax amendments).
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The main legislative priorities include lowering the VAT on food and maintaining subsidies related to school meals and all associated support. It is emphasized that the legal framework for accelerating the green transition must correspond to economic and regional needs. The agenda includes the review of draft legislation procedures and proposed amendments, along with the assessment of their impact. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on regional competitiveness and legal solutions for ensuring the sustainability of food production.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
Insufficient data
2024-09-24
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
Insufficient data.
2024-09-23
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The discourse centers on parliamentary oversight and the review of decisions, specifically addressing inquiries prior to the ratification of UN resolutions and the underlying premise for debates within the Foreign Affairs Committee. There are no mentions of specific legislative drafts or projects; the emphasis remains on procedural scrutiny and enhancing transparency in foreign policy matters.
2024-09-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on the draft bill related to child benefits and the promotion of family formation; emphasis is placed on the bill's importance, the analysis of the impact of the measures, and the need for sustainable solutions to improve the demographic situation.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on clarifying the energy bill: [The actor] opposes the bill's rapid adoption, emphasizes the need for a thorough economic assessment, and wishes to see amendments and additional time (e.g., Amendment No. 5) before the vote. He/She attempts to steer the discussion during the consultation rounds toward specific, economically sensible solutions, rather than multi-party political reciprocity.
2024-09-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The focus is on budget balance and tax policy measures; it requires economic analyses and impact forecasts for 2025–2026; it addresses the financing of the care reform and the funding of local governments; it highlights the necessity of preparing specific allocations and tables in order to avoid potential litigation and ensure a smooth transition during the implementation of new measures.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus indicates careful consideration and demands that the government provide answers and implement measures to rectify the situation. While specific draft legislation is not referenced, emphasis is placed on the transparency of governmental and parliamentary decisions, as well as the necessity of the measures under discussion. The focus centers on review, accountability, and the requirement for robust reporting.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The primary concern is the amendment of the clinical draft law, or the draft amendment to the Subsoil Act, and the transparency of the consultation process. It is recommended that the draft be rejected at the first reading, citing the necessity of involving stakeholders and conducting a thorough discussion with all parties before further deliberation. The need to avoid excessively burdening businesses and to ensure the sustainability of investments is also mentioned.
2024-09-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.
There is not enough data.
2024-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
Emphasizes the substantive discussion of the draft legislation and the mechanisms for the minister's involvement; recommends that the committee clarify the missing control figures and either proceed with the matter or revert to an earlier stage.