By Plenary Sessions: Alar Laneman
Total Sessions: 3
Fully Profiled: 3
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The political focus is heavily centered on national defense and security, stressing the necessity of being prepared for a potential escalation by the Russian Federation within a 2–3 year timeframe. The politician emphasizes the adequacy of defense capabilities, the necessary protection of the populace required to maintain the will to defend, and the availability of sheltering options. Their approach is policy-driven and stresses the urgent resolution of the matter.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political stance centers on tax policy, specifically the alteration of the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate. The speaker puts forward a concrete, policy-driven proposal to set the new VAT rate at 19.4%, referencing this as a potential answer to the Riigikogu’s ongoing search for legislative solutions. This position is aimed at providing a specific resolution to the current tax debate.
2024-01-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political focus is centered on national defense, highlighting the importance of comprehensive defense issues, which encompass non-military aspects as well. The speaker takes a sharply critical stance, judging the opposition's response to be substantively poor and inadequate. The critique targets both the substance of the policy and the quality of the reply.