Varro Vooglaid
Status: Active
Parliament Seniority: 2 years
Total Speaking Time: 82h 9m
Agenda Items
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Inquiry concerning the intention to deploy the Defense Forces to Ukraine (No. 814)
2025-11-10 19:39XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Agenda Duration: 23m
Most Active Speaker
Varro Vooglaid (right) was the submitter of the interpellation and the most active speaker, who repeatedly asked questions and participated in the discussions, focusing on the constitutional issue related to the Foreign Minister exceeding their authority.
Summary
The Riigikogu debated an interpellation (No. 814) submitted to Prime Minister Kristen Michal concerning the intention to deploy the defense forces to Ukraine, which was filed by Varro Vooglaid and other members of the EKRE faction. The impetus for the …
Decisions 1
Second reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Deployment of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Republic of Estonia in another international military operation led by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization or its member state, the European Union, or the United Nations Organization upon first contribution thereto" (705 DR)
2025-11-05 19:2915th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Agenda Duration: 17m
Most Active Speaker
Varro Vooglaid (EYvDQyWULUg) was the most active speaker, presenting constitutional objections concerning the delegation of powers within the draft bill to the Government of the Republic. His position was contrary to the bill (other/better).
Summary
The Riigikogu debated the second reading of Draft Resolution 705, submitted by the Government of the Republic, concerning the use of the Defense Forces in international military operations for the first time, contributing up to 100 servicemen. Leo Kunnas, Vice-Chairman …
Decisions 1
First reading of the Draft Act (726 SE) amending the Code of Enforcement Procedure and the Act on the Implementation of the Code of Civil Procedure and the Code of Enforcement Procedure
2025-11-05 18:1315th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Agenda Duration: 27m
Most Active Speaker
Varro Vooglaid (EKRE, right-wing) was the most active speaker, repeatedly asking questions about the exceptions for security agencies and the infringement of banking secrecy, and proposing on behalf of the faction that the draft bill be rejected at the first reading.
Summary
During the first reading of the draft act [726], initiated by the Government of the Republic, which seeks to amend the Code of Enforcement Procedure and the Act on the Implementation of the Code of Civil Procedure and the Code …
Decisions 3
Interference in Latvia's internal affairs
2025-11-05 15:5015th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
Agenda Duration: 30s
Most Active Speaker
Varro Vooglaid delivered a detailed and scathing criticism of the Prime Minister's actions, thereby setting the stage for a substantive and principled debate on the issue of diplomacy and interference in internal affairs. His position is superior.
Summary
The eighth question during the information session addressed Prime Minister Kristen Michal's interference in Latvia's internal affairs concerning the Latvian parliament's decision to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention. The questioner, Varro Vooglaid (pid: EYvDQyWULUg), sharply criticized the Prime Minister's Facebook …
Decisions 1
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Advertising Act and the Personal Data Protection Act (Bill 696 SE)
2025-10-21 14:2815th Riigikogu, Sixth Session, Plenary Sitting
Agenda Duration: 1h 9m
Most Active Speaker
Varro Vooglaid (EKRE, right-wing) was particularly active, leveling sharp criticism against the European Union's over-regulation and the unconstitutionality of the regulation, viewing this as an example of the loss of Estonian sovereignty. He also delivered a long and emotional speech on behalf of the faction.
Summary
The Riigikogu debated the draft act (696 SE) initiated by the Government of the Republic, concerning amendments to the Advertising Act and the Personal Data Protection Act, during its first reading. The purpose of the draft act is to designate …
Decisions 3
Marek Reinaas
Marek Reinaas
Marek Reinaas
Population crisis
2025-10-08 16:25The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
Agenda Duration: 6m
Most Active Speaker
Varro Vooglaid was the most active speaker, posing a detailed and critical question and clarification regarding the population crisis and the government's priorities (better).
Summary
The report addresses the interpellation (Question No. 7) by Riigikogu member Varro Vooglaid to Prime Minister Kristen Michal concerning the demographic crisis. Vooglaid emphasized the extreme seriousness of the demographic crisis, highlighting the drop in the total fertility rate to …
Decisions 1
First reading of the draft resolution (705 OE) of the Riigikogu, "The use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling Estonia's international obligations in a North Atlantic Treaty Organization or member state, European Union, or United Nations-led international military operation involving the initial contribution thereto."
2025-09-24 20:12Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Agenda Duration: 10m
Most Active Speaker
Varro Vooglaid (EKRE faction) was the most active speaker, delivering a thorough and passionate rebuttal concerning the bill's unconstitutionality and requesting additional time. His efforts were aimed against the government's proposal and centered on issues of constitutionality (etc.).
Summary
The agenda item concerned the first reading of Riigikogu Draft Resolution 705, which addresses the use of the Defence Forces in international military operations when contributing to them for the first time. Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur explained that the …
Decisions 2
Second reading of the draft law amending the Police and Border Guard Act (670 SE)
2025-09-24 18:36Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Agenda Duration: 41m
Most Active Speaker
Varro Vooglaid (EKRE) was an active opponent of the bill, delivering two long speeches (one on behalf of the faction and the other personal). In these speeches, he criticized the system on a conceptual level, viewing it as a step towards a surveillance society. He also shared his experience regarding the Police and Border Guard Board's (PPA) refusal to release images that they had processed. His position is right-wing/conservative.
Summary
The agenda focused on the second reading of Draft Act 670 on supplementing the Police and Border Guard Act, initiated by Riigikogu members Peeter Tali, Ando Kiviberg, Anti Haugas, and Mati Raidma. Madis Timpson, Chairman of the Legal Affairs Committee, …
Decisions 4
Madis Timpson
Madis Timpson
Madis Timpson
In light of the security drone incident and related questions
2025-09-17 15:47Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
Agenda Duration: 6m
Most Active Speaker
Varro Vooglaid was the most active speaker, repeatedly posing specific and pointed questions regarding the drone's origin and flight trajectory, for which he demanded a substantive response. His position is right-wing/opposition.
Summary
This report covers the question put to Prime Minister Kristen Michal during the Riigikogu information session regarding the security situation following the incident on August 24, where an attack drone crashed and exploded in the Elva municipality of Tartu County. …
Decisions 1
Draft law amending the Churches and Religious Communities Act (570 UA) - Third Reading
2025-06-18 18:4315th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 20m
Most Active Speaker
Varro Vooglaid (EKRE faction) was the most active speaker, presenting long and passionate arguments concerning the draft bill's unconstitutionality and the violation of religious freedom. His position regarding this specific bill was oppositional (other/right).
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 …