Lauri Läänemets

The agenda item was the first reading of draft bill 661 SE on amending the Value-Added Tax Act, initiated by the faction of the Social Democratic Party and members of the Riigikogu. The aim of the draft bill was to …

During the Riigikogu session, Prime Minister Kristen Michal addressed the answers to an interpellation concerning state finances, which had been submitted by MP Lauri Läänemets. Läänemets criticized the government’s budget policy and planned tax changes, particularly the income tax system …

The sitting included the first reading of the draft 2026 State Budget Act (737), initiated by the Government of the Republic, which was presented by Minister of Finance Jürgen Ligi. The Minister emphasized that the budget was drafted in anticipation …

The Riigikogu debated an interpellation concerning the budget residuals of the Ministry of Education and Research (HTM), submitted by Anti Allas, Tiit Maran, and Züleyxa Izmailova. The questioners expressed concern that in a situation where the education sector faces significant …

The Riigikogu debated an interpellation submitted by the Social Democratic faction regarding the insufficient state funding for school meals and the resulting inequality. Reili Rand, representing those who submitted the interpellation, stressed that due to the rapid rise in food …

The Riigikogu debated Interpellation No. 803, which was addressed to Minister of the Interior Igor Taro and concerned the transfer of criminals from the Kingdom of Sweden to Estonia and their subsequent imprisonment at Tartu Prison. The questioners, led by …

The Riigikogu debated the draft act 694 SE, initiated by the Government of the Republic, amending the Motor Vehicle Tax Act, during its first reading. Minister of Finance Jürgen Ligi introduced the bill, the main objective of which is to …

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 …