By Plenary Sessions: Lauri Läänemets
Total Sessions: 40
Fully Profiled: 40
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is primarily on national economic and social policy, but the need to strengthen the competitiveness of the Estonian agricultural sector and food producers is emphasized. Examples of low-income families from Pärnu are also mentioned to illustrate the extent of social problems.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The focus is strictly on the national level, addressing the Estonian state budget, the debt burden, and the tax burden faced by all Estonian people. It is emphasized that interest payments siphon money out of the Estonian economy and into foreign banks.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is entirely on national issues, addressing the state budget, defense expenditures, and national debt. There is no regional or local focus present in the speeches.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The regional focus is on South Estonia, where the speaker raises concerns about labor competition between the police and other agencies, which is connected to the transfer of Swedish prisoners. It is also stressed that the accessibility of extracurricular activities is a sensitive issue in many regions and for families all across Estonia.
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is primarily on national social cohesion and economic inequality, stressing that every Estonian individual, family, city, and rural region counts. Specific regional projects or industries are not highlighted, with the sole exception being a reference to the bus ticket between Tallinn and Tartu, mentioned in the context of low-income earners.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The focus is placed on preparedness at the national level and on international experiences (Ukraine, Finland, Sweden). The local level is important for implementing the legislation (apartment associations, local municipalities), but there is a lack of specific regional focus.
2025-09-24
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
The regional focus is directed at income inequality across Estonian counties, specifically highlighting the median wage in Southeast Estonia (€1400) and noting that residents in half of the counties earn less than €1440. The purpose of this emphasis is to underscore the regional unfairness of state policy, especially concerning lower-income areas.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker focuses heavily on regional inequality and low-wage areas, specifically naming Valga, Võru, Põlva, and Hiiu counties. He/She highlights the concern among South Estonian entrepreneurs regarding the labor force due to the state hiring correctional officers, and refers to a family just outside Tartu.
2025-09-17
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
The focus is on national tax policy and income distribution in Estonia. International comparisons (Finland, Sweden) are used regarding the feasibility of lowering the VAT on foodstuffs to criticize the Estonian government's inaction.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
A strong regional focus is aimed at supporting rural areas and county centers through education. Emphasis is placed on the need to establish dormitory places adjacent to state high schools (gymnasiums) so that young people do not have to base their school choice on the availability of housing, thereby encouraging them to remain in the rural area.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The issues addressed (national holidays, the requirement to build shelters in new buildings) are legislative matters of national significance. A specific regional focus is absent.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is very strongly regional, emphasizing the accessibility of services in every region of Estonia, not just Tallinn. Specifically, the problem of the closure of the Türi post office is highlighted, and Valgamaa, Ida-Virumaa, and the islands are mentioned as areas where people should not be viewed as an expense. The need to support schools, culture houses, and jobs in rural areas is emphasized.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The focus is primarily on national issues, such as the state budget, civil defense (or population security), and VAT policy. Economic policy emphasizes the support of Estonian food production and farmers, which signals a clear national economic interest.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker primarily focuses on national issues (the tax system, education, police resources), but highlights the higher salary scheme for teachers in Ida-Virumaa as a regional example, implemented due to the transition to Estonian-language education. They are considering expanding this scheme to other regions to address teacher recruitment challenges.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The focus is strictly at the national level, addressing Estonia's competitive environment and its impact on the state, businesses, and consumers. The international dimension is limited to the context of transposing the European Union directive.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The regional focus is on South Estonia and the economic development of the city of Tartu. The speaker claims that accepting Swedish prisoners and expanding the prison service undermines internal security in South Estonia by drawing necessary police and rescue officials away from the labor market in Põlva and Valga.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
It focuses on national economic and social policy issues, but uses the example of the kindergarten placement fee in the City of Tallinn to illustrate the irresponsibility of the government's policy. It warns that making the Tallinn kindergarten fee free without state support will lead to an influx of children from other municipalities and cause hardship for Tallinn's own children.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
The focus is strongly regional, centering on the conflict between Tallinn and its surrounding local governments (such as Rae Parish) that stems from differing local fees. Emphasis is placed on the potential predicament facing Tallinn's children if children from other municipalities begin taking up Tallinn's kindergarten places.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The focus is distinctly national, covering the organization of life, the economy, and the judicial system of the Republic of Estonia in their entirety. Specific attention is paid to the circumstances of the Estonian people, family life, and the workforce. Regional or international issues are not covered in the addresses.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The regional focus is clearly aimed at the city of Tallinn, examining the capacity of the local government, security, and the state of fair competition within the capital. Mention is made of the lawyers working for a municipality the size of Tallinn and the activities of the Tallinn ruling coalition.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
The political agenda has a strong regional focus, highlighting both the significance of the Rohuküla railway and the necessity for businesses in Põlva County (specifically the dairy industry) to provide housing for their employees. Regional projects and local entrepreneurs are connected to the failures of national policy.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The focus is on national policies and legislation, but significant emphasis is also placed on the role and priorities of local government in funding social services. The speaker is concerned that putting state money into a common pot might lead local governments to divert those funds towards road repairs or saving schools/kindergartens, rather than allocating them to extracurricular activities.
2025-05-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.
The focus is at the national level (Estonian forests, the economy) and on the utilization of European Union funds. Regional interest is also mentioned as one aspect of public interest that the government should consider, but which has been disregarded.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on the national level, addressing the Estonian economy, exports, and the livelihood of the average Estonian family. There is no emphasis placed on specific regions or local issues, although international economic organizations (IMF, OECD) are referenced.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The focus is primarily on national issues (forestry, energy), but we are also highlighting the concerns of private individuals and forest owners across different parts of Estonia—people for whom the forest is both a source of livelihood and a heritage. Specifically mentioned are entrepreneurs in Southern Estonia who will face serious difficulties due to timber shortages in the future.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker is focusing on regional issues, highlighting educational inequality in areas where young people's talents remain undeveloped due to limited access to extracurricular activities. This signals concern for communities located outside major urban centers.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
It focuses on a local environmental problem, specifically mentioning the Haanja Nature Park and Natura sites, which points to attention being paid to the regional forest management issues in South Estonia and the concerns of local residents (private forest owners).
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The main focus is on national topics (civil defense, the labor market, social policy). When attacking the Centre Party, local corruption cases and those involving the city of Tallinn (Mihhail Kõlvart, Porto Franco, Tondiraba Ice Hall) are repeatedly used as examples, linking them to the issue of national corruption.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The focus is predominantly national, addressing the livelihood and economic inequality of Estonian residents, and comparing Estonia against European inequality indicators. Local topics (e.g., Tondiraba) are mentioned only as examples of the broader corruption problem.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker places a strong emphasis on regional development and reducing inequality outside of Harju County, specifically mentioning Valga County, Põlva County, Ida-Viru County, the islands, Lääne County, and Pärnu County. They support regional infrastructure projects (the Haapsalu railway) and measures to ensure the livelihood of island residents (ferry subsidies).
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is placed on national energy policy and infrastructure (nuclear power plant, wind farms), emphasizing where Estonia's electricity will come from ten years from now. Regional focus is absent, apart from a reference to RMK areas in connection with the planning of onshore wind farms.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is directed toward both national culture and the local level, specifically emphasizing the crucial role of local dance and choir leaders in the context of wage increases.
2025-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
There is no regional focus; the discussion addresses national policies that broadly affect the Estonian population and the labor market. The focus is directed toward the state's economic policy objectives and the social security system.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The focus is at the national level, dealing with the nationwide labor law bill and its implications for all residents of Estonia. There is no specific regional emphasis.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is clearly on national security and the international level, analyzing Russia's aggression and influence operations. Examples from Ukraine, Moldova, and Latvia are used to substantiate Estonia's legislative actions aimed at countering Russian influence.
2025-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The focus is national in scope, addressing a legislative amendment that affects all individuals employed in Estonia under an employment contract and various professions nationwide.
2025-03-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is directed exclusively toward the national level and the parliament's leadership structure.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is at the national level (the Estonian constitution, citizenship policy) and on the international context (citizens of Russia and Belarus, and their influence operations). There are no references to specific local or regional problems.
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is clearly at the national and international level, addressing the security of the eastern border and cooperation with neighboring countries (the Baltic States, Poland, Finland, Norway). A specific border section (the Saatse Boot) is mentioned, which is linked to the national border treaty and security.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.
The focus is exclusively at the national level, addressing issues concerning Estonian security and the capabilities of the Defense Forces.