By Plenary Sessions: Maris Lauri
Total Sessions: 31
Fully Profiled: 31
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is at the national level (the state budget, Riigikogu proceedings) and on international relations (European Union agreements, the Eurozone). Regional or local focus is absent.
2025-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is on the national and global economy. The concentration of economic activity in Tallinn and its surrounding area ("the golden ring") is acknowledged as an economic reality, but the need to foster the development of entrepreneurship throughout Estonia is emphasized, citing Pärnu, Narva, Võru, and Saarde Parish as examples.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The focus is on national legislation and its conformity with international (European Union) legal norms, particularly regarding the preliminary ruling of the European Court of Justice. There is no regional focus.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
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2025-09-11
15th Riigikogu, 6th plenary sitting
The focus is on the Estonian national financial system and its transformation, as well as the seamlessness of cooperation in banking supervision at the European level. Specific local or regional projects are not mentioned; the emphasis is on the national and international level.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
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2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is both national (Estonian legislation and the activities of RAB) and strongly international, underscoring the cross-border nature of money laundering and its connection to international crime. It emphasizes the necessity of avoiding placement on international "blacklists," citing the experience of our Southern Neighbor, where trading in dollars was prohibited.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
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2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The focus is on the national level and constitutional issues concerning the organization of the judiciary.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
No data available
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Not enough data
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Insufficient data. The focus is on national tax policy and budgetary issues.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is heavily on international and national security, specifically concentrating on the Estonian-Russian border and hybrid attacks. The border policies of Latvia, Lithuania, and Finland are also mentioned, which places Estonia's decisions within a broader regional context.
2025-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2024-12-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The main focus is on national issues (security, the budgetary situation, Estonian-language education) and international topics (support for Ukraine, risk assessments concerning the eastern neighbor, EU financial instruments). Domestically, within Estonia, emphasis is placed on ensuring fair competition for businesses both inside Estonia and across the border.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is clearly at the national level, addressing the state budget deficit, security expenditures, and the impact of tax changes on society as a whole. There is no local or regional focus, apart from a passing reference to the revenue base of local governments in the past, criticizing the tax exemption for land under one's home.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
Not enough data.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is clearly state-level, concentrating on the activities of the Riigikogu (Parliament) and ministries, as well as the state budget. Specific nationwide projects are mentioned whose expenditures should be clearly visible in the budget, such as Rail Baltic and the costs associated with the Health Insurance Fund (Haigekassa).
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Not enough data
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is strongly on national issues (defense spending, tax laws, budget) and international topics (the IPU gathering, cooperation with democratic countries). Local or regional focus is absent.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is strictly national and institutional, addressing issues concerning the freedom and responsibility of the Estonian state, as well as the role of the Riigikogu in the legislative process.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
There is not enough data.
2024-06-13
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The focus is entirely on the national financial system and its regulation. Reference is also made to the transposition of European-level regulations (DORA) and the practice of other euro area countries regarding the basic payment service, which indicates an international benchmark.
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is entirely at the national level, dealing with the finances of the Estonian state and the responsibilities of its institutions (ministries, local governments, and foundations). There is no emphasis placed on specific regional or local issues.
2024-05-30
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is clearly at the national level (Estonian state revenues and expenditures, security, pensions, education) and on international comparisons (the debt experiences of Greece, Sweden, and Finland). Regional or local focus is absent.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The focus is on national financial regulation and its compliance with European Union directives and regulations. Emphasis is placed on Estonia's specific negative experience with the crypto market, which significantly jeopardized "the risk assessments assigned to the entire Estonian financial sector."
2024-05-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The focus is clearly national (the Estonian business environment, Estonian state finances) and international, highlighting the necessity of defending Estonia’s interests within the European Union and globally. International competitiveness in research and development is also mentioned. Specific local or regional issues are not covered.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The topics addressed (financial sector regulation, social sphere workforce) are national or international in scope, as they involve the transposition of EU law. A specific regional focus is absent.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
Not enough data
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The focus is clearly on domestic regulations (Estonian business law, corporate law) and the implementation of European Union level regulations, which results in stricter requirements. There is no reference to specific local regions or communities in Estonia.