By Months: Maris Lauri
Total Months: 13
Fully Profiled: 13
10.2025
7 Speeches
All speeches were delivered on a single day (2025-10-09) during a formal session or similar forum (with the address, "Esteemed Chair of the Session!"). Participation in the development monitoring conference that took place last week is mentioned.
09.2025
19 Speeches
Highly active during Riigikogu sessions in mid-September, speaking on several consecutive days. Serves as the rapporteur and representative of the Finance Committee, having been appointed as the lead committee's representative during the processing of the money laundering bill. Participated in the Finance Committee session on September 8.
06.2025
40 Speeches
The speaker was highly active in the Riigikogu chamber in June 2025, appearing on several days (June 10, 11, 17, 18) as the rapporteur for the Finance Committee during the readings of draft legislation. Their pattern of activity is closely tied to the committee sessions, whose discussions they report on in detail (e.g., June 5, 9, 10, 12). They emphasize their position as a committee representative and decline to express personal opinions.
05.2025
6 Speeches
The speaker was highly active in the Riigikogu throughout May 2025, repeatedly presenting updates on the Finance Committee sessions (May 7, 15, and 20), including decisions reached during emergency meetings. This activity pattern is closely linked to legislative committee work, where the speaker functions as the representative for the lead committee.
03.2025
2 Speeches
The data is limited to two speeches on a single day, which were related to the discussion of the draft restrictions bill in the Riigikogu. One speech was substantive, and the other was a procedural intervention. Broader patterns of activity or references to travel are absent.
01.2025
9 Speeches
The speaker is highly active during the Riigikogu session, serving as the rapporteur for the Finance Committee, and making several responses and procedural remarks. Their pattern of activity demonstrates deep commitment to the committee's work and a readiness to defend the committee's decisions and the government's positions on the floor during intense debate.
12.2024
29 Speeches
The speaker is highly active during the plenary sessions of the Riigikogu in December, appearing as the representative of the Finance Committee and answering questions. Their pattern of activity includes frequent attendance at committee meetings and meetings with interest groups (for example, on November 19th), while preparing for the second readings of draft legislation.
11.2024
14 Speeches
The speaker has been highly active in the work of the Finance Committee, both participating in and leading discussions on November 4th, 5th, and 11th, as well as addressing the plenary assembly on November 6th and 13th. They are intensively preparing amendments to the framework legislation, consulting with the National Audit Office and the Ministry of Finance. Substantive discussions regarding the future of the budget are being planned for the coming winter, likely commencing in January.
10.2024
8 Speeches
Very active in legislative work, serving as the representative and rapporteur for the Finance Committee during discussions of important draft legislation. Mentions participation in the assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), which demonstrates international engagement.
09.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker is an active participant in the legislative process, taking part in the work of the Finance Committee and presenting bills to the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament). Two committee meetings were mentioned (June 11th and the preceding Monday), along with the schedule for preparing the draft bill. He/She is currently involved in preparing the bill for its second reading and correcting any procedural mistakes.
06.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker is active in Riigikogu sessions, having delivered two substantive speeches on important financial and regulatory topics within a short period. The speaker emphasizes specific schedules and deadlines, such as making budget decisions by the beginning of August and adopting the DORA regulation in September. The speeches indicate continuous work within the Finance Committee and in the processing of legislation.
05.2024
12 Speeches
Highly active in the work of the Riigikogu (Parliament), speaking on multiple days (May 8, 15, 16, 29, 30) and addressing several draft bills. A recurring pattern is presenting as the representative of the Finance Committee, providing detailed summaries of the committee's sittings, debates, and consensus decisions. Also actively participates in economic policy discussions.
04.2024
1 Speeches
The speaker's pattern of activity involves active participation in legislative committee work (the Finance Committee) and the regular reporting of the results of this work to the plenary session. This specific presentation took place on April 9, providing an overview of the April 4 session, which was also attended by ministry representatives.