Lauri Läänemets

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The agenda of the Riigikogu session consisted mainly of several Free Microphone sessions, where a wide spectrum of political and social topics was addressed. Criticism was directed primarily at the government's economic and social policies and the principles of the …

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 …

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 …

The agenda item concerned the Riigikogu members' interpellation regarding the establishment of the Business Council and the potential conflict of interest among its members. Interpellator Tiit Maran (SDE) introduced the inquiry, expressing concern over the council's unexpected formation (March 2025) …

A second question was put to Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, with the discussion focusing on the state’s finances and the tax system. Member of the Riigikogu Lauri Läänemets posed a critical question regarding the regressive nature of the tax system, …

The interpellation addressed the accessibility of gymnasium education in Estonia, focusing specifically on the admissions crisis that arose in the spring of 2025. Interpellator Ester Karuse highlighted that hundreds of basic school graduates, including students with excellent grades, were left …