By Months: Maris Lauri
Total Months: 13
Fully Profiled: 13
10.2025
7 Speeches
The focus is placed on a broad economic strategy and the criticism of previous political decisions (the pension pillar). Specific legislative priorities, draft bills, or amendments that the speaker has initiated or supported are not mentioned.
09.2025
19 Speeches
The main legislative priority is the re-deliberation and refinement of the anti-money laundering bill that was returned by the President. As a representative of the leading committee, [he/she] is an active procedural supporter of lawmaking who emphasizes the inherent contentiousness of the legislative process. [He/She] also supports the review of banking regulations and the establishment of a positive credit register.
06.2025
40 Speeches
The main legislative priorities include the repeal of the Security Tax Act (Bill 645), the expansion of the Financial Intelligence Unit's authority in data analysis (Bill 640), and the establishment of a consumer credit register (Bill 652). He/She is an active participant in proceedings, leading the committee's work, making technical legislative amendments, and ensuring the correct procedural passage of the bills through the Riigikogu.
05.2025
6 Speeches
The legislative focus is on two main topics: comprehensive tax reform (replacing the security tax with an income tax increase and changes to corporate income tax) and amending the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act. As a representative of the leading committee, the speaker is actively involved in the proceedings for these draft laws, supporting their advancement and the rejection of the opposition’s bills.
03.2025
2 Speeches
Legislative attention is currently centered on opposing a specific draft bill concerning the closure or restriction of the border with Russia. The speaker opposes the bill because, in their estimation, it was drafted "in the heat of the moment" and before the necessary threat assessment by security agencies was finalized. They recommend moving forward with the bill only after the threat assessment is complete.
01.2025
9 Speeches
The primary legislative focus is the opposition and rejection of the draft amendment to the State Budget Law, as it is fundamentally flawed. He supports the government's plan to introduce a comprehensive and multifaceted budget reform bill to the Riigikogu this year, which has been prepared through extensive discussion.
12.2024
29 Speeches
The primary focus is on concluding the second reading of the security tax (Bill 512) and adopting the 2025 state budget. The speaker, acting as the representative for the leading committee, is spearheading and defending the processing of these bills, rejecting the opposition’s proposals to amend the basic budget law, which are deemed ill-considered.
11.2024
14 Speeches
The primary focus is on processing and amending Draft Law 511 of the State Budget Act (the basic law) to increase budget transparency by separately itemizing expenditures fixed in other legislation. The speaker is spearheading the technical amendments proposed by the committee, which can be implemented as early as the 2025 budget. He/She emphasizes that more comprehensive changes to the budget structure must be adopted for the 2026 budget, stressing the need to avoid rushing the process.
10.2024
8 Speeches
The primary legislative focus centers on the national budget and associated amendments to fundamental laws, particularly new tax legislation (the security tax, income tax reform). It operates as the lead manager of proceedings, providing summaries of committee deliberations, procedural decisions, and the process of seeking feedback from stakeholders.
09.2024
2 Speeches
The main legislative priority is the completion and adoption of the draft law on the digital operational resilience of financial institutions (transposing the EU directive). Additionally, emphasis is placed on the urgent need to rectify the legislative shortcomings identified by the Chancellor of Justice and to ensure compliance with the constitution. The objective is to bring the draft law to the final vote on September 18.
06.2024
2 Speeches
The legislative focus is primarily on the swift and substantive reorganization of the state budget, requiring decisions regarding the 2025 budget by the beginning of August. In the financial sector, priorities include resolving the supervision of loan and savings cooperatives, establishing a positive credit register, and addressing the issue of basic payment services this autumn. He/She is a supporter and driver in the adoption of the DORA regulation in September.
05.2024
12 Speeches
The main legislative priorities are the reorganization of state finances (amendment of budget rules, supplementary budget) and financial sector regulation. The draft bill regulating the crypto-asset market (transposition of MiCA) is currently under active deliberation, emphasizing the necessity for robust supervision. Furthermore, work is underway to clarify the procedure for making budgetary decisions concerning constitutional institutions.
04.2024
1 Speeches
The legislative focus centers on tightening the regulation of financial services (cryptocurrencies) and implementing relevant European Union regulations. This initiative also involves amending Estonian company law to introduce stricter requirements concerning governance, accountability, and penalties. The speaker is a proponent of advancing the draft legislation and serves as a representative of the steering committee.