By Plenary Sessions: Lauri Laats

Total Sessions: 8

Fully Profiled: 8

2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
At the national level, but using specific examples, regional disparities are highlighted: emphasizing Tallinn (specifically Mustamäe), as well as rural areas, Southeast Estonia, and the islands. Concern is raised that the high tax rate affects not just the city, but regions more broadly; the necessity of taking into account the varying living conditions across these regions is stressed.
2025-05-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.
At the national level, Estonia focuses on economic and tax policy and compares its standing within the European context (e.g., a 33% tax burden relative to Europe). Emphasis is placed on the national level, not on specific regional areas or local projects.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
A primary regional focus is international cooperation, particularly concerning African nations (Botswana) and the prospects within the IT sector. When discussing local/regional issues, the conversation primarily addressed the impact of the organization of life and the tax system on the populace, rather than focusing on specific Estonian regions.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The focus is on Estonia's rural areas and the agricultural sector, the vitality of rural regions, and the future of regional policy. Emphasis is placed on the critical state of the rural economy, boosting the viability of rural areas, and the significance of regional development. Furthermore, infrastructure (Via Baltica) and road safety are mentioned as key components of the national development agenda.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The focus is on Estonia's economic and energy situation, along with the national interest: European synergy is emphasized, but Estonia's position and national economy are considered paramount. Examples reference global trends (USA, China, Europe), and the discussion centers specifically on the impacts of Estonia's green transition and energy market.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The focus is on both the national and international levels: discussing the budget specifically for Estonia and emphasizing the necessity of cooperation with Latvia and Lithuania concerning Rail Baltic. It also mentions matters of regional infrastructure and energy efficiency, as well as the importance of cross-border collaboration.
2025-05-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The focus is very clearly on the interests of the Ida-Virumaa and Narva region. It highlights the rising heating costs and economic hardship in the area, emphasizing that preserving the oil shale sector is critical for both regional development and security.
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The focus is at the national level, but the role of local municipalities (home care, nursing homes) and the impact of local elections are noted; additionally, international issues (NATO, the Icelandic embassy) are addressed. The examples mentioned include Tallinn (Mustamäe) and the context of local services, but generally, national policy and its impact on all regions are central.