By Plenary Sessions: Lauri Laats
Total Sessions: 12
Fully Profiled: 12
2024-09-26
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is on social issues: concern over poverty and the protection of the middle class (with 350,000 people potentially falling into poverty), safeguarding social security guarantees for mothers and families starting in 2026 (specifically addressing the loss of health insurance for stay-at-home mothers), and overall social justice. He/She stresses the necessity of maintaining the viability of families and the state's commitment to care, policies concerning the status of "family homes," and opposes increasing consumption taxes, which could exacerbate inequality. He/She employs strong social narratives arguing that the state must ensure citizens' livelihoods and rights.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Stands for a robust social standard: free school meals must remain, and the tax burden on foodstuffs should be reduced. He acknowledges the impact of consumption taxes on food prices and emphasizes that regional policy must guarantee a rise in the standard of living in rural areas. At the same time, he also discusses the financial well-being of families and the population, and the reduction of regional inequality.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
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2024-09-24
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
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2024-09-23
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
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2024-09-19
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
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2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
It largely champions regional and community interests: expressing concern about the sustainability of fishing and maritime activities and the livelihoods of island residents; emphasizing the need to balance nature conservation with environmental impacts; and protecting jobs in the oil shale sector through the ongoing debate surrounding CO2 emissions.
2024-09-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The text focuses on social justice and solidarity: it stresses that individuals with lower incomes are disproportionately affected by consumption taxes; it highlights the critical importance of funding care services and ensuring local financing, which the state is obligated to guarantee; and it underscores that solidarity and equal opportunities are essential, making the protection of state funding a top priority.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The pressing issues raised are: the high level of domestic violence cases, the rise in injury-related deaths and the drug problem; livelihood as a social and security concern, and the population's will to defend itself. Emphasis is placed on school and community structures, and the importance of the police and rescue services.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
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2024-09-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.
Stresses the humanitarian treatment of individuals; mentions improving living conditions and properly taking into account family needs, including events and funerals. He/She employs an empathetic approach rooted in the values of human rights and justice.
2024-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
Emphasizes the importance of family and togetherness during the holidays; strengthening family values and social well-being.