By Plenary Sessions: Lauri Läänemets

Total Sessions: 4

Fully Profiled: 4

2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Supports stimulating consumption through a VAT reduction, which would contribute to economic growth and bolster agriculture. Sharply criticizes the government's fiscal policy, which funnels borrowed money to the wealthiest 10% of society, thereby increasing the state's debt burden and interest expenses. They favor a more socially equitable budget that would direct funds toward people struggling to make ends meet.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
Economic views emphasize the need for a progressive tax system and fiscal discipline, opposing tax policies that favor the wealthiest 10%. Criticism is directed at taking out loans, which increases interest costs to 464 million euros, and the cost-of-living issues faced by low-wage earners are highlighted.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker is vehemently opposed to tax cuts, arguing that they reduce state revenues and channel money to the wealthiest segment of society, who do not need it. Fiscal discipline is supported, and the rapid growth of national debt and interest payments (460 million euros annually) is criticized. The preference is to allocate resources toward national defense or supporting the general public's financial well-being.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The economic views are strongly oriented toward redistribution and solving social problems through state intervention. The speaker opposes tax benefits for wealthier individuals (those earning €4,000–€6,000), arguing that this money should instead be directed toward funding social sectors. He criticizes the government’s budget priorities as unjust.