By Plenary Sessions: Lauri Laats
Total Sessions: 14
Fully Profiled: 14
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The core message is strong opposition to the current coalition and budget; it blames the coalition’s policies, particularly consumption taxes, for causing financial hardship and price hikes. It advocates for supporting lower-income groups and meeting basic needs, stressing that the rich benefit while the poor suffer. The criticism is intense, but the rhetoric is framed around seeking a viable alternative and understanding the demographic crisis.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Critical of the financing and environmental impacts of the Rail Baltic project; criticizes previous decisions and abandoned studies, and stresses the necessity to halt or reassess the project if a robust business plan is absent. Draws a comparison regarding "greenwashing" between the stated green policy and actual implementation, and is critical of the Greens and certain political parties. Not a declared full opposition, but strongly antagonistic toward the legal and economic plan.
2025-09-24
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
The primary point of contention is the government's existing approach to addressing demographic and social issues; the speaker's criticism is clearly evident when the measures fail to work; [the speaker] emphasizes the necessity of changes and efficiency.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Critical of the government and leaders; emphasizes the crisis of trust and the necessity of increasing oversight and transparency. This includes both political and procedural criticism, stressing that government decisions may not align with the public interest or regional needs. Underscores the demand for answers and accountability.
2025-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The letter strongly refutes the opposition's criticism: it accuses Eesti 200 and the Reform Party of vagueness and insufficient analysis regarding the Centre Party's proposals; it emphasizes that some respondents made decisions without thorough analysis, and it defends the institutions (the Bank of Estonia, the Financial Supervision Authority). It posits that cooperation and thorough discussion are necessary, rather than simplified objections.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The opposition's main focus is against the draft bill, particularly where it impacts business and the nature of green policy. Speeches specifically criticize the underlying rationale and the perceived lust for power; the criticism centers on the lack of constructive or change-oriented positions. The second and third speeches show a moderate or neutral response, but the overall tone tends toward debating criteria and oversight.
2025-09-17
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
Dry, intensely oppositional, and critical. The primary target is the government and the minister’s actions regarding the health and social sectors. The text highlights the lack of transparency in the budget cycle and expenditures, alongside doubts raised concerning the concept of a “toothless state.” The criticism focuses on the reliability of procedures and sources, and the timeliness of decisions; no compromise appears to have been indicated.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Directly oppositional; criticism is aimed at the government and the coalition regarding the rushing of laws and draft legislation that lacks adequate impact analysis and clarity. The intensity is high; it is emphasized that the adopted laws may be flawed and that the observations of the Chancellor of Justice and the Auditor General are crucial. Opportunities for compromise conditionally exist, but the need for reform and better oversight is stressed.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
The primary opposing force is the government and its implementation of land tax and education policies. Criticism is particularly strong regarding the five central points involved: (the increase in land tax, the reduction of specific powers at the local level, and the training of Russian language students). The intensity is high; this is a direct confrontation with the policy.
2025-09-11
15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting
Critical of RAB's activities and the Chancellor of Justice's assessment; focuses on the background of the scandal and the role and responsibility of the banks.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The main attack is directed against the coalition: the central themes of criticism are the accessibility of healthcare, regional deficiencies, and the impact of tax policy. [The opposition] emphasizes the minister's responsibility and sometimes deems the minister's resignation a reasonable step; they are ready to continue debating the bills, but are not necessarily prepared to compromise with the coalition.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
The main theme of this speech is the articulation of strong opposition to the government's fiscal policy. There is a disciplined critical approach regarding tax increases and the government's public relations work, coupled with incisive defiance; the possibility of compromise is not clearly indicated.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
A clearly oppositional stance toward the coalition. The core of the criticism centers on the inadequate implementation of regional policy and the lack of proper accountability from ministers. It highlights that the actions of coalition leaders and ministers fail to meet necessary requirements, and accuses them of a poor approach and delayed responses. Strong rhetorical criticism has been employed, coupled with criticism regarding the absence of democratic debate.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The main opponents are the government and its ministers (e.g., Michal, Ligi, Tarol, etc.). The targets of systematic criticism include energy policy, taxation, public sector spending, and state transparency. Speeches feature sharp criticism, sometimes becoming personal, combining brazen rhetoric with strong momentum. Instead of seeking compromise with the coalition, they continue with oversight and protest (votes of no confidence, interpellations), which indicates moderate to strong resistance and little willingness to join the ruling coalition.