Varro Vooglaid

Varro Vooglaid

Email: varro.vooglaid@riigikogu.ee

Phone: +372 6316575

Gender: MALE

Status: Active

Parliament Seniority: 2 years

Total Speaking Time: 82h 9m

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Agenda Items

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Draft law amending the Churches and Religious Communities Act (570 UA) - Third Reading
2025-06-18 18:43
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
7 speeches
Agenda Duration: 20m
Summary

The Riigikogu debated the draft act on amending the Churches and Congregations Act (570 UA), initiated by the Government of the Republic, during its third reading. The debate centered on the constitutionality of the bill and its impact on religious …

Decisions 1
Collective
The draft Act amending the Churches and Congregations Act (570 UA), initiated …
4 speeches
Agenda Duration: 1h 5m
Summary

The third agenda item concerned the second reading of draft law 640, amending the Law on Preventing Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing initiated by the Government of the Republic, and the Law on International Sanctions. This was primarily a matter …

Decisions 1
Collective
The second reading is complete; the proposal to end the second reading …
5 speeches
Agenda Duration: 32m
Summary

During the Riigikogu session, discussion centered on the written motion submitted by the opposition parties (EKRE, Isamaa, Center Party, SDE) to express no confidence in the Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs, Liisa-Ly Pakosta. The motion of no confidence focused …

Decisions 1
Collective
The motion of no confidence against Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs …
Draft law amending the Church and Religious Communities Act (570 UA) – second reading
2025-06-11 23:58
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
3 speeches
Agenda Duration: 24m
Summary

The agenda item concerned the second reading of the bill amending the Act on Churches and Religious Communities, initiated by the Government of the Republic. The main objective of the bill is to limit the influence and disinformation reaching congregations …

Decisions 9
Collective
Amendment proposal no. 1 did not find support in the Riigikogu (13 …
Collective
Amendment proposal no. 2: to be fully considered (recommended by the legal …
Collective
Amendment proposal no. 3: to be disregarded (not subject to a vote …
Collective
Amendment proposal no. 4: to fully consider (Law Commission). The final court …
Collective
Amendment proposal no. 5: to disregard (Centre Party faction). Not included in …
Collective
Amendment proposal no. 6: to fully consider (law committee). This outcome was …
Collective
Amendment proposal no. 7: to be fully considered (Legal Affairs Committee). It …
Collective
Amendment proposal no. 8: to be fully considered (EKRE faction proposal). Referred …
Collective
The proposal to end the second reading failed to gain sufficient support …
Security
2025-06-11 16:08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
1 speeches
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary

At the first question, the topic was security and the impact of national and economic challenges on Estonian society's engagement and trust in the government. Mart Helme raised a question highlighting a sense of public alienation, attributing it primarily to …

Decisions 1
Collective
Decisions were not made. The following political directions and intentions were described: …
Swedish Prisoners
2025-06-11 15:16
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
1 speeches
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary

The second question focused on the Riigikogu and concerned Prime Minister Kristen Michal, addressing the issue of Swedish prisoners. The discussion centered on the government's plan to utilize foreign prison services or maintenance options across the border, and the potential …

Decisions 1
Collective
No decisions were made within the scope of this question; the discussion …
3 speeches
Agenda Duration: 34m
Summary

The agenda included a presentation by the Supreme Court's Chief Justice, Villu Kõve, on the situation regarding court orders, the administration of justice, and the uniform application of laws. Kõve pointed out that the court system operates independently and impartially, …

Decisions 1
Collective
The Riigikogu sitting was extended at the proposal of the Reform Party …
4 speeches
Agenda Duration: 46m
Summary

The first agenda item focused on a parliamentary inquiry presented by Martin Helme, Varro Vooglaiu, Rene Kok, Anti Poolamets, Evelin Poolamets, Mart Helme, and Rain Epleri on April 23rd of this year, regarding a network of surveillance cameras and the …

Decisions 1
Collective
The Riigikogu did not make a decision on a specific question. Plans …