By Months: Varro Vooglaid
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
12.2024
31 Speeches
The speaker is highly active in the Riigikogu sittings in December, participating in extensive debates and posing detailed questions over multiple days. He/She delivers long explanatory speeches during the second reading of bills (e.g., 479 OE, tax increases) and initiates draft legislation (mRNA investigative committee). He/She referred to a meeting with representatives of the NGO "For Nature and People" (MTÜ Looduse ja Inimeste Eest) and an appeal by specialists concerning mRNA vaccines.
11.2024
62 Speeches
The speaker is highly active in the plenary sessions of the Riigikogu, especially during debates on draft legislation and interpellations (November 6 and November 11 were particularly intense). He/She engages deeply in legislative debate, posing repeated clarifying questions and challenging procedural issues (e.g., restrictions on speaking time, the order in which bills are placed on the agenda).
10.2024
41 Speeches
The speaker has been highly active during the analyzed period (October 2024), participating with questions and interventions on almost every sitting day, often posing multiple questions within a single day. This pattern of activity indicates a focus on the immediate critical analysis of government actions and draft legislation during the Riigikogu (Parliament) information sessions and debates.
09.2024
11 Speeches
The speaker has been highly active during this period in the Riigikogu sittings, asking questions almost every week (September 11, 16, 17, 18, and 25). Their pattern of activity focuses on holding members of the government (the Prime Minister, the Minister of Justice) accountable and challenging the procedural handling of specific draft legislation. All appearances involve the submission of questions on the floor of the Riigikogu.
07.2024
2 Speeches
They gave two speeches on the same day, consistently focusing on the issue of tax increases and the government’s mandate. This suggests active and immediate participation in the current political debate regarding the government's agenda.
06.2024
30 Speeches
The speaker is highly active in the Riigikogu sessions, participating on multiple days (03.06, 05.06, 10.06, 11.06, 12.06, 14.06, 19.06) both as the presenter of draft legislation and as a questioner. He/She initiates bills (regarding the funding of abortion) and puts sharp questions to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court concerning the judiciary's inaction. The speaker frequently delivers detailed and lengthy interventions that include quotes and analyses.
05.2024
56 Speeches
The speaker is highly active in the Riigikogu (Parliament), repeatedly posing questions during information sessions and participating extensively in substantive debates (e.g., on the topic of e-elections). He/She submits interpellations and draft legislation, some of which were filed long in advance (over a year ago). He/She criticizes the Riigikogu's low level of interest in substantive presentations and the poor attendance of coalition MPs during discussions.
04.2024
54 Speeches
Very active in Riigikogu sessions, submitting repeated interpellations and questions (especially concerning active duty personnel of the Defense Forces in Ukraine). The lengthy delay in processing the interpellations (over 20 sitting days) is noted, and there is active participation in disputes regarding the interpretation of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure concerning the right to ask supplementary questions. Appears multiple times on the second day of Easter and during several consecutive information hours.
03.2024
55 Speeches
The member is highly active during Riigikogu sessions, frequently submitting formal inquiries (interpellations) and raising procedural questions. A particularly notable feature is the consistent and repeated questioning of the Prime Minister on critical issues (e.g., Estonia entering the war, evacuation matters), coupled with the systematic challenging of the Riigikogu Board regarding its procedural rulings.
02.2024
13 Speeches
The speaker has been highly active during this period in the plenary sessions of the Riigikogu, repeatedly taking the floor to pose questions, offer comments, and submit formal interpellations. They participate intensely in debates covering economic, social, and procedural matters, having submitted multiple substantive inquiries within a short timeframe.
01.2024
61 Speeches
The speaker was highly active during the period under review, participating in multiple sessions (over the course of 8 days) and submitting both draft legislation and formal inquiries. His/Her pattern of activity involves detailed follow-up on previous topics and repeatedly raising questions (e.g., regarding border control for Ukrainian men). He/She is prepared to engage in long and detailed question-and-answer rounds.