By Plenary Sessions: Lauri Läänemets

Total Sessions: 4

Fully Profiled: 4

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.