By Plenary Sessions: Lauri Läänemets
Total Sessions: 40
Fully Profiled: 40
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise in tax policy and the food market, citing specific data on the increase in food prices (over 50%) and the export sector (13%). They reference an analysis, jointly prepared by the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture, which estimates the draft bill's impact to be 170 million euros. Furthermore, they highlight international examples (Latvia, Finland, Sweden) regarding plans and effects of VAT reduction.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of finance and fiscal policy, utilizing detailed figures and statistics concerning incomes (4,000–7,000 euros), debt burden, and interest expenses (464 million euros). When analyzing the budget, reference is made to Ministry of Finance figures and income deciles (the 10th decile), stressing that the financial situation of the wealthiest has not changed.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker demonstrates great expertise in the field of finance and budgeting, utilizing precise numerical data. Specific figures are presented regarding national defense expenditures (a billion euros), revenue reduction (780 million euros), and interest payments (460 million euros). Special emphasis is placed on the impact of tax policy on high-income earners (those earning 4,000–6,000 euros), highlighting a specific annual benefit (1,843 euros).
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker demonstrates authority in the field of internal security and policing, referencing their previous tenure as Minister of the Interior and the concerns of the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) and the Security Police (KAPO) regarding labor migration. They possess detailed knowledge of tax policy and budget allocation figures, highlighting a specific sum (over 114 million euros) designated for tax breaks aimed at the wealthy. Furthermore, they are familiar with educational inequality and the role of extracurricular education in mitigating it.
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise on the topics of fiscal policy and social sector funding, utilizing detailed numerical data concerning the budget deficit (2 billion euros), interest payments (400 million euros), and the distribution of tax revenues (114 million euros allocated to the richest 10%). Reference is made to assessments by the Bank of Estonia and the Ministry of Finance, as well as studies regarding the causes of birth rates, which demonstrates a reliance on official sources.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The speaker demonstrates authority in the field of internal security and crisis preparedness, citing their previous experience as Minister of the Interior and a visit to Ukraine. They draw upon specific knowledge regarding the logistics and technical requirements for shelters, stressing the necessity for inexpensive and simple solutions. This expertise is based on analyses and experiences gathered from Finland, Sweden, and Ukraine.
2025-09-24
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of tax policy and the state budget, presenting specific numerical data regarding the impact of tax changes on various income levels and deciles. Specific financial indicators are utilized (e.g., 114 million euros, 400 million euros in interest costs), and reference is made to the Ministry of Finance's forecasts. Particular emphasis is placed on the fairness of tax distribution and the growth of national debt.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates in-depth knowledge of labor law and social security mechanisms, pointing out specific consequences (e.g., 10 paid hours, reduced social guarantees, the elimination of overtime pay). Furthermore, they are well-versed in the specifics of the state budget and tax policy (the 780 million euro loan, wealth distribution), as well as issues concerning internal security and the regional labor market (labor shortages in Southern Estonia, the professionalism of prison officers).
2025-09-17
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
The speaker demonstrates expertise in tax policy and income distribution, citing specific salary figures (€1400, €4000) and calculations concerning the tax burden (e.g., 5% versus 15% of income allocated to VAT). He/She provides examples of the unequal impact resulting from the elimination of the tax wedge and references international practices (Finland, Sweden) regarding the feasibility of lowering the VAT rate.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise in understanding the activities of public procurement supervision and law enforcement agencies (the Central Criminal Police, the Security Police), referencing a report by the National Audit Office. Regarding educational topics, reference is made to the Foresight Centre's report, and systemic solutions are discussed, such as school-based funding, the impact of extracurricular education, and the need for infrastructure for state upper secondary schools.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge of the legislative background concerning the construction of shelters, referencing the prior two years of collaboration between the Ministry of the Interior, the Rescue Board, and other ministries. Furthermore, they exhibit strong calendar analysis skills, offering examples of how public holidays fall on weekdays in 2025 and 2027 to effectively counter the government’s arguments regarding negative impact.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in regional policy, referencing specific prior initiatives by the Social Democrats (support for hobby education, the rental housing program, Robin Hood). He also shows awareness of management errors (the logical flaw in closing the Türi post office) and the need for public debate on complex ethical issues.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The speaker demonstrates authority in the area of Riigikogu (Parliament) procedural processes (ministerial presence, committee scheduling) and public finance (debt burden, fixed costs versus investments). Specific data and statistics are utilized, for example, by referencing the 135,000 people being trained in civil defense and the Ministry of Finance’s economic forecasts. The logic of abolishing the tax hump and the three positive effects of lowering the VAT are argued in detail.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates a high level of expertise in economic and tax policy, utilizing studies from the OECD and IMF and presenting detailed statistical data on wealth distribution in Estonia (e.g., the wealthiest 10% own 66.8% of the total wealth). He also shows authority on internal security matters, referencing his recent position as Minister of the Interior and citing the opinions of police experts regarding cybersecurity.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The speaker demonstrates a thorough understanding of the procedural process under the Competition Act, referencing the transposition of the directive and the specific nature of competition law. They are well-versed in the history of the draft legislation, including the previous positions held by the government, the State Chancellery, and the Economic Affairs Committee. The speaker highlights the significant expertise of former Prime Minister Kaja Kallas in competition law to reinforce the criticism concerning the change in position.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates authority on matters of internal security and legal issues, citing their previous experience as Minister of the Interior and their knowledge of the threat assessments issued by the Security Police and the regular Police concerning Swedish prisoners. Awareness is also shown regarding the government's internal processes, the evolution of competition law, and the resource challenges facing mental health services. The speaker leverages their former official position to enhance the weight of their arguments.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the process of implementing competition law and European Union directives, detailing the legislative history of the draft bill, political obstruction, and lobbying pressures. Furthermore, they are proficient in tax and financial policy, citing analyses from the OECD, the IMF, and the Bank of Estonia concerning regressivity, wealth inequality, and investments in human capital. They also exhibit knowledge of labor law and the dynamics of dialogue between social partners.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the financing of early childhood education and the differences in tuition fees between local governments, citing the 178-euro fee in Rae municipality as an example. They emphasize the economic benefit of investing in education, calling it an investment in people from which the state stands to gain in every possible way.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The speaker demonstrates competence in the legal system and court administration, discussing issues like workload, budget cuts, and technological advancements (AI). Furthermore, they are well-versed in the widespread societal impact of labor relations and socio-economic inequality, citing the Praxis study. They are capable of linking macroeconomic decisions (such as cheap labor) to specific social and legal challenges.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the legal restrictions faced by the local government (Tallinn) and the necessity of expanding the powers of the municipal enforcement unit (Mupo). They also highlight the ability to connect the issue of public order with the conditions required for fair economic competition. Furthermore, the speaker refers to the government's explanations concerning the draft legislation and expresses doubt about the capacity of Tallinn's legal team to interpret the law correctly.
2025-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in transport and infrastructure issues, citing their previous membership on the Traffic Commission and their knowledge of the stages of railway construction (design, land clearing). They are also well-versed in housing policy solutions, such as regulating rental prices and building municipal housing.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the social sphere, particularly concerning the history of establishing support for extracurricular activities and the regulation of the commercial aspects of welfare services. They present an authoritative understanding of the principles of the rule of law, stressing the separation between the government and the prosecution. Furthermore, they reference development plans and previous political agreements, indicating a systemic awareness of governmental work processes.
2025-05-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.
The speaker demonstrates expertise in forestry policy and strategic economic planning, employing terminology such as "reducing cutting quotas" and "increasing added value." They are familiar with the work of the efficiency and economic growth council operating under the government and criticize the implementation of its proposals without due consideration for the public interest. They warn of the consequences of intensive management, which lead to "tree plantations."
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise on the tax system and economic policy, referencing both wealth distribution (the wealthiest 10%) and international recommendations (IMF, OECD). This expertise focuses on the impact of the tax burden on the average family and the competitiveness of the Estonian economy, including exports.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the fields of forestry and energy, utilizing specific data and sources such as SEI Tallinn modeling and Rohetiiger. The presentation particularly details the restrictions on Natura areas, the issue of rotation age, and the logic governing the cost and market access of nuclear energy, comparing it to renewable energy. The impact of the collapse of the Russian market (nearly a million cubic meters) is also mentioned.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the funding of youth work and extracurricular activities, referencing a specific sum (12 million euros) and the details of its reallocation (national defense/bridge construction). He/She uses terms such as "educational inequality" and "access to extracurricular activities," which indicate a deeper understanding of the subject matter.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates in-depth knowledge of hybrid influence operations and the international security context, referencing the 'little green men' and the evolving logic of Russian policy. They possess a detailed understanding of the legal status of the Orthodox Church (as a non-profit organization/NGO) and the potential security threat it poses. Furthermore, they have specific expertise regarding environmental regulations, mentioning the Haanja Nature Park, Natura sites, and restrictions on regeneration felling.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise in civil defense, amendments to the Emergency Law, and social policy. They are familiar with the procedural progress of specific legislative drafts, the duration of governmental delays, and know the exact figures for previous outcomes (e.g., the 67 million euro cost of the care reform). Furthermore, their knowledge regarding the lack of inclusion of key stakeholders (the Estonian Chamber of Disabled People, trade unions) is also emphasized.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The speaker demonstrates a strong grasp of the statistics concerning economic inequality and wealth distribution, citing the Bank of Estonia's 2023 analysis and specific figures (e.g., the wealthiest 10% capture 70% of the economic growth). They are well versed in tax policy mechanisms (progressive income tax, VAT) and are up-to-date on plans to reform the system of political party financing.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates strong expertise in competition law (referencing the history of draft legislation and experts such as Priit Pikamäe), regional economics (a detailed SDE industrial policy plan), and social policy (comparing pension increases with the cost of living). They utilize economic data, such as the share of domestic consumption in GDP and Estonia's export shortfall, to substantiate their positions.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in energy policy and economics, utilizing specific financial data (e.g., 40 million, over a billion) and technical terminology (e.g., renewable energy charge, synchronization fee, reverse auction). The necessity of mathematical calculations is underscored, and reference is made to the actual projections provided by developers (such as the CEO of Enefit Green) to highlight the unrealistic nature of the government’s figures.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the specifics of the cultural sector, specifically naming the actors, local dance leaders, and choir conductors whose pay raise he is demanding. Furthermore, he is aware of the broader issues facing the state budget, referencing the future impact that the repayment of loans directed toward national defense will have on cultural funding.
2025-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of labor law and social security, highlighting the systemic impact of legislative changes on parental benefits, pensions, and sickness benefits. They are also well-versed in the debates surrounding higher education funding, criticizing the introduction of covert tuition fees (the administration fee). This expertise is grounded in the analysis of political consequences and social impacts.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of labor law and social security, highlighting specific regulatory details (a minimum of 40 hours versus 10 hours per week). The expertise focuses on the cascade effects of employment precarity, such as the impact on bank loans, pensions, and parental benefits.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in security policy, legislation pertaining to religious organizations, and matters of constitutional balance. He/She references international examples (Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia) of interference by the Moscow Patriarchate and is familiar with the lengthy preparation process (nearly a year) of the draft bill. Specific terminology, such as "canon law" and "false doctrine," is employed when discussing the church's activities.
2025-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of labor law and social security, focusing on the specific implications of amendments to the Employment Contracts Act, such as the calculation of minimum working hours (10 hours per week) and sick leave compensation. They emphasize that the amendment impacts a wide range of professions, including doctors, drivers, service personnel, and police officers.
2025-03-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise on the subject of the parliament’s internal structure and leadership decisions, focusing on the candidate’s personal attributes and values. Emphasis is placed on the candidate’s level-headedness and their prior work defending democratic values. No data or technical terminology is employed.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in constitutional law, security considerations, and citizenship policy, particularly concerning the status and historical expectations of holders of the gray passport. He/She employs legal and political terminology such as "group characteristic," "security threat," and "duty of loyalty," and refers to specific integration measures (e.g., the B1-level language examination).
2025-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates authoritative and technical expertise in the field of internal security and border management, referencing their former role as Minister of the Interior. They utilize specific terminology and facts (e.g., the construction of the Saatse Boot, the establishment of a drone wall, and the creation of the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) crisis reserve, amounting to two battalions) and present comparative data (for instance, the cost of the Polish hybrid migration attack was 500 million euros). This expertise focuses on strengthening border guard armament and repelling hybrid threats.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.
The speaker exhibits deep knowledge of national defense planning and major procurements, utilizing specific financial metrics (1.6 billion euros) and timelines (three years versus seven years). Specifically, the link between military advice and capability development is highlighted, with precise reference to the proposals made by the Commander of the Defense Forces.