By Agendas: Lauri Läänemets

Total Agendas: 72

Fully Profiled: 72

2025-10-09
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Value-Added Tax Act (661 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

These patterns of activity center on the previous government period, during which the Social Democrats initiated an analysis into reducing food prices (September 2024) and met with retailers (November 2024). Also noted is support for a demonstration backing the draft bill held in front of the Riigikogu (Parliament), as well as previous efforts within the government to lower food prices.
2025-10-08
Public Finance

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour

The data is restricted to two speeches made during a single sitting day (October 8, 2025), focusing on the budget debate and the issues concerning the government's tax changes.
2025-10-07
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The speaker is active during the first reading of the state budget, posing successive questions to the Minister of Finance. He/She also refers to previous participation in Q&A sessions held with the Prime Minister, which demonstrates consistent involvement in debates concerning fiscal matters.
2025-10-07
Interpellation concerning the unspent budget funds of the Ministry of Education and Research (No. 805)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The speaker's pattern of activity suggests repeated participation in parliamentary debates, given that they reference a previous discussion on educational inequality held just a few weeks ago. This particular appearance constitutes an official query directed at the minister, demonstrating an active role in exercising legislative oversight.
2025-10-06
Interpellation concerning the insufficient state funding of school meals and the resulting inequality (No. 797)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

We do not have sufficient data regarding the frequency or pattern of the appearances; these were merely two short statements made during the inquiry.
2025-10-06
Interpellation concerning the transfer of Swedish criminals to Estonia (No. 803)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

The speaker refers to their previous activity as Minister of the Interior, including discussions held with the police in January regarding the issue of Swedish prisoners. The current activity involves participating in an interpellation in the Riigikogu, asking questions of the minister.
2025-10-06
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (694 SE)

The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting

Not enough data.
2025-09-25
Debate on the key national issue "The impact of price rises on economic competitiveness and people's livelihoods: What to do?"

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

Data is scarce.
2025-09-25
Political statement by Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding the transfer of the draft State Budget Act 2026

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The speaker referenced active engagement with voters and interest groups just before the presentation, specifically mentioning conversations with carers and shop assistants. Furthermore, they are reportedly up to date on the protest held by special welfare service providers in front of Toompea, which points to ongoing contact with representatives of the social sector.
2025-09-24
Draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act and other laws (662 SE) - third reading

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.

He/She references his/her previous work as Minister of the Interior, including a visit to Ukraine, as well as the years-long effort involved in preparing the legislation. The communication pattern emphasizes the necessity of swift action once the law is passed, ensuring that tangible deeds and activities follow immediately.
2025-09-24
State finances

15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing

The speaker's pattern of activity demonstrates consistent and intensive participation in Riigikogu debates concerning state finances. Reference is made to the continuation of last week's discussion, which indicates the regular and systematic treatment of the subject matter.
2025-09-23
Open mic

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The speaker participated in Riigikogu sessions in April and September 2025, utilizing the open microphone time to criticize important legislative bills. During the September session, additional time was requested, indicating a desire to thoroughly explain their views.
2025-09-23
Inquiry regarding the cessation of number plate recognition cameras (no. 793)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

Insufficient data.
2025-09-22
Inquiry Regarding the Bringing of Swedish Prisoners to Estonia (No. 792)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The speaker is actively involved in the Riigikogu inquiry, posing repeated and highly detailed questions. They also mention having personal contact with the relevant Swedish minister regarding prison matters, highlighting international engagement and thorough preparatory work.
2025-09-22
Request for information regarding the establishment of a business council and the potential conflicts of interest of its members (no. 788)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The speaker referred to recent communication with "quite a few business owners," which demonstrates active efforts in gathering the concerns of interest groups and relaying them to the Riigikogu (Parliamentary) level.
2025-09-17
State finances

Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.

The data is restricted to two addresses delivered on a single sitting day (2025-09-17), concerning the state budget and tax policy and directed at the Prime Minister. Broader patterns of activity, such as the frequency of public appearances or travel, cannot be determined.
2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding the accessibility of secondary education in Estonia (no. 799)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
2025-09-15
Inquiry regarding educational inequality (no. 795)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
2025-09-15
Inquiry Regarding Differences in Teacher Salaries (no. 790)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

We have insufficient data regarding the activity patterns; only a single instance is known, occurring within the framework of an interpellation concerning teachers' salaries and educational inequality.
2025-09-15
An inquiry regarding the hindrance of development in the defence industry (no 783)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting

There is not enough data.
2025-09-11
Draft law amending the Holiday and Commemoration Day Act (636 SE) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The speaker has been highly active during this session, intervening repeatedly (seven times) to present the same arguments and demand responses. This pattern of activity demonstrates a commitment to clarifying the details of the subject matter and intensely challenging the opposing side's arguments.
2025-09-10
First reading of the draft law on civil crisis and state defense

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

All the speeches took place during the first reading of a single bill (Draft Law 668 SE on Civil Crisis and National Defence) on September 10, 2025. The pattern of activity indicates a repeated and intensive focus on one narrow political exception concerning the minister.
2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding the loss of essential banking services from county centers (no. 773)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

The speaker is participating in the Riigikogu's debate on an inquiry regarding the disappearance of vital services. They refer to direct communication with local residents, mentioning that they spoke with several people from Türi, including one Aili, for whom the closure of the post office is a personal concern. Other regular patterns of activity are not clear.
2025-09-08
Inquiry regarding regulations concerning end-of-life issues (no. 766)

15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session

There is too little data.
2025-09-04
Chair implementation

15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu

The speaker is legislatively active, having introduced two significant bills on behalf of the Social Democratic Party (concerning civil defense and VAT on groceries). They frequently participate in procedural debates and react swiftly to topical issues, such as the corruption suspicions reported in the press. Their pattern of activity also includes submitting interpellations to ministers (specifically, the Minister of Finance).
2025-06-18
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a Proposal to the Government of the Republic" (630 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker refers to the recent activity of the Minister of the Interior, including meetings and discussions with the police in the Northern Prefecture. The current pattern of activity involves active participation in the Riigikogu bill discussion, where the lack of resources and cooperation is being emphasized.
2025-06-18
Third reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

There is too little data.
2025-06-18
Draft law (645 SE) for the third reading amending the Simplified Taxation Act for Entrepreneurial Income, the Income Tax Act, and declaring the Security Levy Act invalid.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The course of action involves active participation in parliamentary debates during the third reading of a significant bill. The speaker promises to continue explaining the topic to the public and from the Riigikogu podium, as well as "everywhere else possible," over the next two years.
2025-06-18
Draft law amending the Basic Education and Upper Secondary Education Act and the Vocational Education Institutions Act (director certification and teacher career model) (653 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker actively participates in the first reading of the bill, posing clarifying questions to the minister. Previous participation in relevant government discussions is mentioned. The data is limited to two questions during a single session.
2025-06-18
Competition Act

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing

The pattern of activity indicates active participation in Riigikogu sessions, submitting pointed inquiries to the prime minister immediately following the adoption of legislation. The speaker references participation in earlier debates at the government level and within the Economic Affairs Committee. This pattern is directed toward the swift and detailed scrutiny of the government's actions.
2025-06-12
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakostale, submitted by 42 members of the Riigikogu.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The pattern of behavior involves active participation in parliamentary debates (such as the no-confidence discussion) and referencing previous internal government meetings (for example, with the Swedish Minister of Justice). The speaker monitors and responds to current media reports and previous parliamentary discussions. He uses his previous ministerial experience to provide well-founded assessments.
2025-06-12
Draft Law Amending the Employment Contracts Act and Other Acts (602 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Not enough data
2025-06-11
Second reading of the draft law on the state's supplementary budget for 2025 (651 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The individual actively participated in the second reading of the supplementary budget, delivering substantive remarks and making procedural requests (for example, regarding extra time or voting). They also mentioned a previous inquiry directed to the Prime Minister concerning kindergarten tuition fees, which suggests consistent engagement with topical issues.
2025-06-11
Draft law amending the simplified taxation act for entrepreneurs and the income tax act, and repealing the security tax act – second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker is actively involved in the legislative process, posing questions during the second reading of draft bill 645 SE. They are continuing the previous discussion by referencing Tanel Kiik's question, which demonstrates consistency in raising this issue.
2025-06-11
Continuation of the second reading of the draft law amending the Competition Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (609 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker is an active participant in the second reading of the bill, posing questions to the minister and delivering lengthy historical overviews of the draft law's procedure. He has focused on the procedural steps, demanding a vote on the proposed amendment and the adjournment of the second reading. He references his prior intensive work on this subject as the head of the government delegation.
2025-06-11
About coping

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.

The speeches were delivered during the Riigikogu session, addressing the Prime Minister directly. A recent conversation with members from the Tallinn region "in this hall" was mentioned, indicating active lobbying within the parliament. Data regarding the frequency of other activities or appearances is unavailable.
2025-06-10
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (609 SE) - second reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The speaker is actively involved in the legislative process, attending the plenary session for the second reading of the Competition Act. They are forced to leave the session to participate in a committee meeting taking place simultaneously, where a draft bill proposed by the Social Democrats is on the agenda, which points to a tight and parallel work schedule.
2025-06-10
The Chairman of the Supreme Court’s overview of court orders, the administration of justice, and the uniform application of laws.

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.

The speeches were delivered during the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court's overview in the Riigikogu (Parliament), indicating participation in significant institutional debates. S2 referred to an event that took place on the same day, specifically noting the protest by trade union representatives in front of the parliament building, which demonstrates active monitoring of societal events.
2025-06-05
Draft law amending the Road Traffic Act (616 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker refers to previous attempts to resolve the issue with the Reform Party, which demonstrates long-term and consistent activity surrounding this topic. It is also mentioned that the related draft legislation has been pending in the government for over a year.
2025-06-03
The Minister of Public Administration's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session

The course of action is limited to participating in the discussion of the Infrastructure Minister's report in the Riigikogu, where pointed questions are raised and criticism is voiced regarding the government's lack of decisiveness.
2025-06-03
Inquiry Regarding the Establishment of Tallinn Hospital (no 762)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

The speaker has previously actively participated in high-level discussions, mentioning a personal meeting with the Prime Minister and the Minister of Health regarding the project under consideration. This points to a prior close involvement with the government's decision-making processes.
2025-06-03
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Safety of Care Homes (no. 750)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

There is insufficient data.
2025-06-02
Inquiry regarding the qualification requirements for youth workers (no. 745)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

There is too little data.
2025-06-02
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Prosecutor's Office Activities (no 748)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session

There is insufficient data concerning activity patterns, with the exception of participation in the Riigikogu interpellation regarding the Pihlakodu case and the actions of the prosecutor's office.
2025-05-21
Serving a narrow business interest instead of the public interest.

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.

The speeches were delivered during the Riigikogu session, indicating active participation in legislative oversight and the immediate challenging of government decisions. This pattern demonstrates a swift reaction to decisions adopted by the government concerning the balance between the economy and the environment.
2025-05-20
Draft law amending the Enterprise Income Tax Simplification Act, the Security Tax Act, and the Income Tax Act (645 SE) – First Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The data is limited to a single session day, during which two brief greetings were delivered and one substantive intervention was made during the first reading of the tax bill. This suggests active participation in debates concerning important pieces of legislation.
2025-05-20
Inquiry Regarding Electrical Power Generation Capacities (No. 746)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The speaker is participating in an interpellation, which points to active oversight of the executive power. They note that they have been raising this specific question (the lack of an electricity plan) with the government for over half a year, demonstrating persistent and repeated action in keeping the topic on the agenda.
2025-05-19
Inquiry Regarding Estonian Environmental Policy (No. 743)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The speaker refers to their previous active involvement in coalition negotiations ("holding them for three summers straight"), where the Social Democrats repeatedly proposed investments in the forestry sector. This demonstrates consistent action in shaping forestry policy and the repeated submission of earlier proposals. Their current course of action is presenting strong opposition to the government's plans.
2025-05-19
An inquiry regarding the illegal alteration of the order of protection of natural objects (no. 738)

15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

The pattern of activity is restricted to answering an interpellation or asking a question during a session of the Riigikogu. Reference is made to the previous contribution of another Member of Parliament (Anti Allas) in describing the topic in the chamber. The data does not reflect any other frequencies or public appearances.
2025-05-15
The Minister of Education and Research's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

Records exist for only one session (2025-05-15), during which the speaker participated in the discussion of the Minister of Education and Research's report concerning the state's long-term development strategy. The pattern of activity demonstrates active involvement in budget and education policy debates.
2025-05-15
Draft law (610 SE) for amending the Nature Conservation Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (Nature assessment) – first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The scope of activity is restricted to participating in the Riigikogu session, during which repetitive questions are posed to the minister concerning the draft Natura assessment act. The speaker concentrates on asking these questions to clarify the implementation and potential consequences of the law.
2025-05-14
Reconsideration of the Act Amending the Act on Churches and Religious Communities (570 UA), Not Proclaimed by the President of the Republic

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session

The speech was delivered during a Riigikogu session as part of the re-examination of the law, which indicates active involvement in the parliament’s plenary sessions. Participation in committee work is also noted, where examples of influence activities were presented. The pattern of activity involves reacting to presidential decisions and advancing the legislative process.
2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Unemployment Insurance Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (519 SE) – Second Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker is actively participating in the Riigikogu session, taking part in the second reading of the draft bill, asking questions, and submitting procedural motions (such as requesting additional time or proposing the interruption of the reading). The second speaker also references previous debates (specifically, Monday’s discussion on the Competition Act), which demonstrates consistent involvement in parliamentary work.
2025-05-07
Draft law amending the Emergency Situations Act (589 SE) - Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

He/She is actively involved in legislative debates, focusing on security issues. He/She mentions direct contact with the Ministry of the Interior (I called and asked) to monitor the status of government bills. He/She also refers to an alternative bill proposed by the Social Democrats, demonstrating proactive engagement in initiating legislation.
2025-05-07
People's livelihood

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

Not enough data
2025-05-06
Inquiry regarding the future of the ferry connection (no. 739)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker is an active submitter of interpellations in the Riigikogu, directing the questions straight to the minister. They also refer to the upcoming meetings between government representatives (the minister and Eesti 200 MPs) and the island residents.
2025-05-06
Inquiry regarding the reorganization of Kehtna Vocational Education Centre and Vana-Vigala Technical and Service School (no 733)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

There is insufficient data regarding the patterns of activity; this is a statement related to a parliamentary inquiry. The speaker demands that the minister meet with local residents, citing the need to go on site to clarify the situation.
2025-05-06
Inquiry Regarding the Disruption of Railway Construction in Rohuküla (No. 731)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Insufficient data.
2025-05-05
Inquiry Regarding Rural Areas (no. 713)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

Not enough data
2025-05-05
Inquiry Regarding the Coping of Pensioners (No. 726)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The speaker is active in the parliamentary debate (interpellation) and demonstrates persistence, repeatedly questioning the minister on the same topic and planning to continue doing so in the future. This indicates systematic and determined action aimed at achieving a specific political objective.
2025-05-05
Inquiry regarding amendments to the Employment Contracts Act, or regarding occasional work contracts (no. 735)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

There is insufficient data regarding activity patterns, apart from participation in the debate on the interpellation in the Riigikogu on May 5, 2025.
2025-05-05
Draft law amending the Competition Act and, in connection therewith, amending other laws (609 SE) - first reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

There is not enough data.
2025-04-23
Second reading of the draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (555 SE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker is actively participating in the parliamentary debate (Second reading of the Electricity Market Act Bill). He/She refers to previous intensive work and disputes within the government that lasted a year or more, during which the Social Democrats demanded figures and answers. The demand to bring representatives of developers and banks before the government is mentioned, in order to get a real overview of the feasibility of energy projects.
2025-04-22
The Minister of Culture's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035" (including the implementation of "The Fundamentals of Estonian Sports Policy until 2030")

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

There is insufficient data.
2025-04-16
The worsening of the livelihood of Estonian people.

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing

The speaker is highly active in parliamentary debates, having spoken twice on the same day and participated in heated question-and-answer sessions. He/She refers to previous internal government deliberations, which demonstrates their deep awareness of political processes.
2025-04-15
The Ministry of Justice and Digital Transformation's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035."

Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.

We only have data concerning a single appearance, which involved posing a question to the Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs during a Riigikogu session, specifically in the context of the report on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy.
2025-04-09
Draft law amending the Churches and Religious Communities Act (570 SE) - Third Reading

15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker referred to the long-term preparation of the draft law, which lasted nearly a year. There are no other patterns of activity.
2025-04-09
Reduction of employee rights

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing

The speaker is active in Riigikogu sessions, participating directly in debates on government bills and posing pointed questions to the Prime Minister. This pattern of activity indicates a direct and rapid response to the government's legislative initiatives.
2025-03-27
Board elections of the Riigikogu

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting

The pattern of activity is limited to a single public appearance in the Riigikogu chamber on March 27, 2025, which was related to the election of the Riigikogu Board. This was a brief, specific, and targeted address for nominating a candidate. Data regarding the frequency or rhythm of other appearances is unavailable.
2025-03-26
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – Third Reading

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The modes of operation during this sitting are restricted to addresses and procedural motions (such as requesting an extension of time) concerning the third reading of the draft constitutional amendment. The speaker references consistent support for a specific policy and participation in previous debates.
2025-03-20
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu, "Submitting a proposal to the Government of the Republic to close the temporary control line between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation" (562 OE)

15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session

The speaker references his previous work as a member of the government and as Minister of the Interior, emphasizing the decisions made regarding the construction of the border fence, the establishment of the drone wall, and the creation of the PPA crisis reserve. He mentions that these decisions were implemented using last year’s and this year’s budgets. There is no information available concerning his current speaking cadence or regular public appearances.
2025-03-19
Security

15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.

The course of action involves active participation in parliamentary sessions, posing pointed and repeated questions to the Prime Minister concerning defense procurements. Reference is made to previous government discussions (yesterday) and the advice given by the Commander of the Defense Forces a month ago, which demonstrates continuous monitoring of the issue.