Varro Vooglaid
Status: Active
Parliament Seniority: 2 years
Total Speaking Time: 82h 9m
Agenda Items
1-10 / 21 agenda items
First reading of the Riigikogu Draft Resolution "Supporting the Introduction of Nuclear Energy in Estonia" (431 OE)
2024-05-29 19:2815th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 6m
Summary
Bill 431 – First reading in the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) of the Riigikogu decision “Supporting the Introduction of Nuclear Energy in Estonia.” The core of the agenda is the decision to grant a mandate to establish a phase: a planning …
Decisions 1
First reading of the Bill amending the Land Tax Act (437 SE)
2024-05-29 17:0315th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The first reading of Draft Act 437, initiated by the Government of the Republic, concerning the amendment of the Land Tax Act, was presented to the Riigikogu. The aim of the draft act is to increase the autonomy of local …
Decisions 1
Interference in Georgia's internal affairs
2024-05-29 16:4515th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing
Agenda Duration: 5m
Summary
A discussion was presented concerning Georgia's internal affairs, during which Varro Vooglaid posed a question to the Prime Minister regarding the participation of Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna in a protest against the ruling front in Tbilisi. The focus centered …
Decisions 1
Estonian-Georgian Relations
2024-05-29 15:3415th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing
Agenda Duration: 2m
Summary
The first topic addressed Estonian-Georgian relations and the Foreign Minister's activities in Georgia concerning the protests and the future of civil liberties. The Riigikogu debate highlighted Estonia's long-standing friendship with Georgia and the aspiration for Georgia to become a full …
Decisions 1
Second Reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Income Tax Act (416 SE)
2024-05-28 13:4515th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 21m
Summary
The Riigikogu debated the second reading of Bill 416, initiated by the Government of the Republic, concerning the amendment of the Income Tax Act. Jürgen Ligi, representative of the Finance Committee, presented the committee's positions, noting that the bill was …
Decisions 3
Interpellation concerning events in care homes (No. 571)
2024-05-27 22:14Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
Inquiry No. 571 by members of the Riigikogu addressed the numerous cases of inhumane treatment, violence, and neglect in Estonian care homes that came to light in 2023, citing Värska Südamekodu and Viimsi Pihlakodu as examples. The questioners (from the …
Decisions 1
Interpellation concerning the collection of data on post-abortion complications (No. 550)
2024-05-27 21:44Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 9m
Summary
The submitted inquiry addresses the collection of data on post-abortion complications in Estonia. The purpose of Inquiry No. 550, submitted by Riigikogu member Varro Vooglaid on June 14, 2023, is to gain an overview of whether and when improvements are …
Decisions 1
Interpellation concerning the need for prenatal protection of the right to life of children (No. 554)
2024-05-27 21:07Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 31m
Summary
The fourth agenda item addressed a previously submitted interpellation to the Riigikogu concerning the prenatal protection of children's right to life. The interpellation (554) was submitted on June 15, 2023, by Varro Vooglaid, Helle-Moonika Helme, and Martin Helme, and demanded …
Decisions 1
Inquiry Concerning the Scope of Category B Driving Licences (No. 327)
2024-05-27 20:23Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 9m
Summary
During the second item on the Riigikogu's agenda, the interpellation submitted by Varro Vooglaid and Kalle Grünthal on May 13, 2023, concerning the scope of B-category driving licenses (Interpellation No. 327) was addressed. The core of the interpellation was to …
Decisions 1
Third reading of the Bill (332 SE) on the Amendment of the International Sanctions Act and the Amendment of other related Acts.
2024-05-15 17:0515th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 5m
Summary
The third reading of Draft Act 332, initiated by the Government of the Republic, concerning the amendment of the International Sanctions Act and related amendments to other acts, remained on the agenda. Additionally, there was discussion regarding the adoption of …