By Months: Varro Vooglaid
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
12.2024
31 Speeches
The speaker is clearly operating in opposition, focusing on challenging the government's policy and legislative work. He submitted a draft resolution (the mRNA investigation committee) on behalf of the faction of the Estonian Conservative People's Party. A willingness to cooperate is not apparent; rather, he demands strict adherence to the principles of the constitution and the rule of law, accusing the opposing side of practicing double standards.
11.2024
62 Speeches
The style of cooperation is predominantly confrontational; a willingness to compromise with the government is not evident, as he demands that the government adhere to the constitution and logic. He calls upon coalition members to participate in the debate and act according to their conscience, not at the behest of the faction council. He expresses satisfaction when coalition members pose critical questions.
10.2024
41 Speeches
The speaker is predominantly opposed to the government, but frequently refers to the positions of opposition colleagues (e.g., Kovalenko-Kõlvart, Kokk, Lukas) and follows up on their themes, thereby demonstrating cooperation within the opposition. On one occasion, he proposed taking a recess to allow for cross-factional discussion and to amend the controversial bill.
09.2024
11 Speeches
There is insufficient data. The speaker operates primarily as an opposition critic, concentrating on challenging the government's activities and defending the opposition's draft legislation, but there are no indications of cooperation or seeking compromise with the coalition.
07.2024
2 Speeches
Insufficient data.
06.2024
30 Speeches
The style of cooperation is generally adversarial, but the speaker seeks common ground on moral issues, expressing hope that all members of parliament will support the draft legislation aimed at protecting minors from pornography. He notes that the bill received general support in the committee but fears it will be voted down in the chamber for political reasons. Cooperation with other opposition MPs (e.g., Jaak Valge, Henn Põlluaas) is mentioned, but this is primarily an expression of shared opposition.
05.2024
56 Speeches
Cooperation is evident in the submission of the inter-faction bill (by EKRE and the Center Party concerning e-elections) and in the referencing of amendments proposed by colleagues (Siim Pohlak, Arvo Aller, Martin Helme). There is a call for a substantive, cross-party discussion (on e-elections), but the coalition is accused of avoiding it. They remain open to appealing to the Venice Commission to receive an independent expert assessment.
04.2024
54 Speeches
The cooperation style is strictly intra-factional (EKRE), with bills and proposals being submitted on behalf of the faction and citing colleagues (Martin Helme, Jaak Valge, Andres Aule). There is no indication of a readiness for compromise or inter-party cooperation; rather, the emphasis is placed on sharply criticizing the actions of the government and the ruling coalition.
03.2024
55 Speeches
The speaker is clearly acting in opposition, submitting draft legislation and interpellations on behalf of their parliamentary group. Cooperation with other parliamentary groups is not explicitly mentioned, but they refer to the actions of other opposition groups (the Center Party, Isamaa) regarding the withdrawal of interpellations. No willingness to compromise with the government is evident; instead, the injustice and illogical nature of the government's actions are emphasized.
02.2024
13 Speeches
The speaker operates within the ranks of the opposition, defending the rights of colleagues (e.g., Korobeinik, Valge) and protesting against their unfair treatment. They express appreciation for the external expert's clear and understandable presentation, but do not indicate direct cooperation with the coalition or any cross-party compromise.
01.2024
61 Speeches
The speaker declares readiness for substantive cooperation and for amending government bills, especially concerning technical matters. He calls on the coalition to stop the automatic "trashing" of opposition bills in order to improve parliamentary culture. He is open to amendments to his own bills to involve interest groups and specialists (e.g., family doctors regarding the topic of home birth).