Lauri Läänemets
Status: Active
Parliament Seniority: 3 years
Total Speaking Time: 17h 14m
Agenda Items
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Debate on the key national issue "The impact of price rises on economic competitiveness and people's livelihoods: What to do?"
2025-09-25 14:1215th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 50s
Summary
The Riigikogu debate focused on the matter of national importance initiated by the Isamaa faction, titled "The Impact of Price Increases on Economic Competitiveness and People's Well-being. What is to be done?". Presentations during the debate were given by Urmas …
Decisions 1
Political statement by Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding the transfer of the draft State Budget Act 2026
2025-09-25 13:0715th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 40s
Summary
At the Riigikogu session, Prime Minister Kristen Michal presented the 2026 state budget draft on behalf of the government, calling it the "Budget of Security and Prosperity." The Prime Minister emphasized two main priorities: strengthening national defense and promoting economic …
Decisions 1
Draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act and other laws (662 SE) - third reading
2025-09-24 17:12Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Agenda Duration: 40s
Summary
Draft Act 662, initiated by the Government of the Republic, concerning amendments to the Emergency Situation Act and other acts, was on the agenda for its third reading and final vote. During the debates, the parliamentary groups emphasized the time-critical …
Decisions 1
State finances
2025-09-24 15:1315th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
Agenda Duration: 7m
Summary
The Riigikogu information hour addressed Prime Minister Kristen Michal's answers on the topic of state finance, focusing on the budget deficit, the growth of national debt, and the fairness of tax policy. Riigikogu member Martin Helme (EKRE) accused the government …
Decisions 1
Open mic
2025-09-23 01:0615th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 30m
Summary
A series of Riigikogu sessions, primarily focused on free microphone speeches, was filled with sharp criticism regarding government policy and the increasing social inequality. Several MPs (Läänemets, Arhipov, Allas) criticized the government’s planned tax reform, arguing that changes to the …
Decisions 1
Inquiry regarding the cessation of number plate recognition cameras (no. 793)
2025-09-23 00:1415th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 40s
Summary
The Riigikogu debated the interpellation (No. 793) concerning the suspension of license plate recognition cameras, addressed to Minister of the Interior Igor Taro and submitted by Andre Hanimägi, Riina Sikkut, Reili Rand, Jaak Aab, Anti Allas, Tanel Kiik, and Helmen …
Decisions 1
Inquiry Regarding the Bringing of Swedish Prisoners to Estonia (No. 792)
2025-09-22 20:1715th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 15m
Summary
The Riigikogu debated Interpellation No. 792, submitted by Riina Sikkut, Tanel Kiik, Reili Rand, Lauri Läänemets, Helmen Kütt, Andre Hanimägi, and Jaak Aab, concerning the transfer of Swedish prisoners to Tartu Prison in Estonia. Riina Sikkut, speaking on behalf of …
Decisions 1
Request for information regarding the establishment of a business council and the potential conflicts of interest of its members (no. 788)
2025-09-22 19:3915th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 40s
Summary
The Riigikogu debated an interpellation (No. 788) submitted by members of the Riigikogu concerning the establishment of the Business Advisory Council and the potential conflict of interest among its members. The interpellation was submitted by Tiit Maran, who expressed concern …
Decisions 1
State finances
2025-09-17 15:17Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
Agenda Duration: 6m
Summary
The Riigikogu information hour addressed the topic of state finance, initiated by Riigikogu member Lauri Läänemets (Social Democrats) with a question directed to Prime Minister Kristen Michal. Läänemets criticized the regressiveness of the Estonian tax system, arguing that people earning …
Decisions 1
Inquiry regarding the accessibility of secondary education in Estonia (no. 799)
2025-09-15 23:2615th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 40s
Summary
The Riigikogu debated, as the 11th item on the agenda, the interpellation submitted by Riigikogu members Ester Karuse et al. concerning the accessibility of gymnasium education in Estonia. Interpellator Ester Karuse highlighted the stressful situation that arose in the spring …