By Months: Varro Vooglaid
Total Months: 19
Fully Profiled: 19
10.2025
14 Speeches
The main focus is on the handling of the state budget, where the speaker acts as a critical opponent. They demand better readability of the budget documents and responsible oversight of national defense spending, citing concerns raised by the National Audit Office. The speaker opposes the current budget program, particularly concerning the allocation of extra funds to national defense without improving the existing control mechanisms.
09.2025
64 Speeches
The speaker's main legislative focus is preventing the passage of unconstitutional bills (e.g., the Delegation of the Use of the Defence Forces, the RAB Act, the Act on Religious Associations). He/She is a strong opponent of these drafts and demands accountability instead of the legalization of existing illegal practices (PPA cameras).
06.2025
30 Speeches
The main legislative focus is the opposition to two specific bills: the law on severing the canonical ties of churches (which is considered unconstitutional) and the bill granting the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) the right to mass data processing. He/She demands accountability for the implementation of systems (ANPR) that lack a legal basis. He/She also proposes reforms to the judicial organization, including the separation of the constitutional court from the court of cassation.
05.2025
56 Speeches
The legislative focus is placed on the quality and constitutionality of law-making, demanding adherence to the rules of legislative drafting technique (HÕNTE) and thorough constitutional analysis. He/She is an active opponent of draft legislation that infringes upon fundamental rights (specifically, the ECN+ directive regarding self-incrimination, amendments to the Churches Act concerning religious freedom, and gender quotas). Furthermore, he/she proposes that the Board of the Riigikogu refuse to process bills for which a constitutional analysis has not been conducted.
04.2025
26 Speeches
The legislative focus is primarily on rejecting government bills (car tax, church law, IDEA, gender balance) and highlighting their unconstitutionality. It calls for the establishment of an investigative committee to assess the security of e-elections and supports fundamental democratic reforms, such as restoring the popular initiative, ending e-voting, and introducing the direct election of the president.
03.2025
39 Speeches
The primary legislative priorities are the formation of an investigative committee to assess the risks of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines and opposing the expansion of the mandate of the Committee for the Supervision of Party Financing, proposing its replacement with the National Audit Office. Operating from the opposition, the individual/party acts as the initiator and demands the mandatory appearance of government members before investigative committees. They support increasing compensation for reservists, while criticizing the government’s draft legislation for insufficient constitutional analysis.
02.2025
23 Speeches
The speaker is primarily opposed to draft legislation initiated by the government, focusing specifically on Bill 570 (the severance of the canonical ties of churches) and the restriction of voting rights for non-citizens in local government council elections. They are critical of these bills, arguing that they violate the principles of the rule of law and increase security risks. The speaker demands the enforcement of existing laws (Penal Code §§ 233, 234$^2$) instead of creating new restrictions.
01.2025
9 Speeches
The legislative focus is currently aimed at criticizing and challenging government bills and declarations (specifically, the Georgia declaration and the energy sector development plan). Demands are being made for legislative reforms that would establish a transparent and verifiable electoral system, granting the populace the right to elect the head of state and initiate legislation or referendums.
12.2024
31 Speeches
The legislative focus has been directed toward opposing government bills (e.g., Mandates for the Use of the Defence Forces 479 OE, 485 OE) due to their violation of constitutionality. Based on the Ministry of Justice report, he/she criticizes the poor legislative practices and the absence of constitutional analyses. He/She initiated a bill for the formation of a Riigikogu (Parliamentary) investigative committee to assess the risks associated with COVID-19 mRNA vaccines.
11.2024
62 Speeches
The main focus is on opposing government bills and highlighting constitutional deficiencies. A bill was initiated to prohibit state funding for elective abortions, based on the argument that the procedure does not constitute a healthcare service. Strict compliance with the constitution and security analyses is demanded regarding bills concerning the mandates for defense forces' foreign missions and changes to local election rights.
10.2024
41 Speeches
The legislative focus is on opposing the bills submitted by the government (the budget, tax packages, and social policy measures) and demanding adherence to parliamentary procedural rules. It calls for amendments to prevent convicted pedophiles from working with children, and criticizes the constitutionality of the budget, citing the positions of the Chancellor of Justice. Furthermore, it demands clarity regarding Estonia's position on the issue of sending defense forces personnel to Ukraine.
09.2024
11 Speeches
The legislative focus is aimed at guaranteeing the principles of the rule of law and constitutionality, mandating a constitutionality analysis in the explanatory notes accompanying government-initiated bills (HÕNTE § 43). He/She actively opposes legislation that delegates the authority to deploy the Defence Forces to the government or permits the expropriation of property without just compensation. Furthermore, he/she challenges the interpretation of the Riigikogu's procedural rules regarding the withdrawal of draft legislation.
07.2024
2 Speeches
The legislative focus centers on opposing the government's planned tax hikes and the coalition agreement. The speaker is acting as an opposing force, demanding either that the plans be scrapped entirely or that the government seek a new mandate via snap elections to prevent the tax legislation from coming into effect.
06.2024
30 Speeches
The legislative focus is aimed at opposing government bills (the car tax, the crypto asset market law, the land tax). It initiates bills for the protection of moral values, including a proposal for the government to implement effective measures to protect minors from pornography, and a draft law prohibiting the state funding of abortions. It demands action from the Riigikogu and the government to simplify the general procedure for criminal proceedings.
05.2024
56 Speeches
The main priorities are improving the reliability of the e-voting system (by appealing to the Venice Commission) and opposing the draft bill on the confiscation of Russian assets on constitutional grounds (Article 32 of the Constitution). It supports the proposal to simplify the right to drive scooters (up to 125cc) for holders of Category B driving licenses. It criticizes the government's actions that contradict constitutional norms (e.g., the expropriation of property without immediate and fair compensation).
04.2024
54 Speeches
The focus is on opposing government bills in the legislature (e.g., the doubling of fine rates) and demanding adherence to procedural norms (such as the Rules of Legislative Drafting (HÕNTE) and the requirement for impact assessments). A draft resolution was submitted to the government calling for measures to protect minors from pornography, emphasizing the necessity of enforcing existing law. It criticizes the practice of committees linking substantively contradictory amendments into a single package.
03.2024
55 Speeches
The main legislative priorities include ending the e-voting system, restoring the right to popular initiative and binding referendums, and clarifying the provisions regarding restrictions on activities within the anti-corruption law to ensure legal certainty. He/She is an active initiator of draft legislation aimed at scrutinizing government activities and expanding democratic rights.
02.2024
13 Speeches
The speaker's primary legislative priorities are centered on scrutinizing government actions through inquiries regarding the funding of elective abortions and parental rights concerning sex education curricula. He/She is an active opponent of the government's tax legislation and demands strict adherence to parliamentary rules of procedure when bills are being processed.
01.2024
61 Speeches
The main legislative priorities are lowering the Value Added Tax (VAT) to 18.8% and amending the Vital Statistics Registration Act to simplify the registration of home births. He also supports enhancing the official supervision of the Prosecutor's Office and raising the fine rates for violations concerning language use. He is a fierce opponent of the EU mandatory renovation directive and criticizes the government's rushed draft laws that lack constitutional analysis.