By Plenary Sessions: Lauri Läänemets
Total Sessions: 9
Fully Profiled: 9
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.