By Months: Varro Vooglaid
Total Months: 19
Fully Profiled: 19
10.2025
14 Speeches
The main confrontation is aimed at the Minister of Finance and the government’s budget policy, criticizing the aggressive deepening of the deficit. The criticism is sharp, focusing on fiscal irresponsibility and the Minister of Finance’s political untrustworthiness regarding his past promises. The speaker also reprimands his party colleague Toomas Kivimägi for misrepresenting the opposition’s positions and criticizes the personal vilification of Peeter Raudsepp.
09.2025
64 Speeches
The main opponents are Prime Minister Kristen Michal, the Minister of Defence, the Minister of Health, and the governing coalition as a whole. The criticism targets both political decisions (the budget, the Ukraine mission) and procedural violations (breaching the constitution, delegating decision-making authority). The speaker sharply rejects the government’s attempts to label his questions as "Russian propaganda" and demands the ministers resign.
06.2025
30 Speeches
The main opponents are the government and the coalition, who are criticized for procedural violations (disregarding committee proposals) and unconstitutional lawmaking. The criticism is intense, accusing the opponents of deliberate actions (e.g., scheduling the bill for Wednesday night) and using deceptive security rhetoric. He/She also criticizes the security structures (PPA, Kapo) for escaping political control.
05.2025
56 Speeches
The main opponents are the governing coalition and the ministers (especially Michal, Ligi, Läänemets, Pakosta), who stand accused of systematic lying, acting without a mandate, and disregarding the constitution. The criticism is intense, alleging that the social democrats and liberals are hostile to the principle of the rule of law and are promoting a "totalitarian" ideology. Lauri Läänemets, in particular, faced sharp criticism for his "brazen dishonesty" while defending the draft law on churches.
04.2025
26 Speeches
The primary targets are the governing coalition and its ministers, who stand accused of deliberate unconstitutional conduct, lying, and squandering taxpayer funds. The criticism is intense, ranging from standard political disagreements to accusations of a lack of transparency (regarding Ukraine aid) and public manipulation (through the use of the PR firm Meta). The government is also accused of protecting banks while simultaneously attacking the assets of large families and homeowners.
03.2025
39 Speeches
The primary targets are the ruling coalition (especially Eesti 200 and the Social Democrats), who stand accused of disregarding democratic principles and posturing with nothing but empty slogans. Criticism is also leveled against the media and various agencies (ERJK, the Health Board), which are deemed untrustworthy and riddled with conflicts of interest. The speaker goes on to accuse the government of systematically covering up mistakes and engaging in "political rape," suggesting that any form of compromise is completely off the table.
02.2025
23 Speeches
The main opponent is the ruling coalition and the Prime Minister, against whom a motion of no confidence has been submitted. The criticism is both political (tax hikes, energy policy) and legal/procedural (violations of the rule of law, concealing a lack of transparency). The attacks are intense, including accusations of a "criminal pattern" and "the most massive attempted fraud in Estonian history" concerning subsidies for offshore wind farms.
01.2025
9 Speeches
The main opponents are the Government of the Republic of Estonia and the central authorities of the European Union, who are accused of maintaining an undemocratic stance and interfering in the internal affairs of other countries. Criticism is also directed at Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, whose actions in Georgia are considered "boorishness" and contrary to diplomatic customs. The opposition is intense, with opponents being accused of basing their policies on lies and acting with undue haste.
12.2024
31 Speeches
The confrontation with the governing coalition is intense and multifaceted. Criticism is aimed both at policy (military mandates, tax hikes) and procedural deficiencies (poor legislative practice, lack of constitutional analysis). He sharply criticizes colleagues (Laneman, Stoicescu) for resorting to personal attacks and accusations of "Kremlin narratives," demanding that they be held accountable.
11.2024
62 Speeches
The primary opponents are the government coalition and ministers, who are criticized both for political decisions (cutting family benefits, tax increases) and for violating the principles of the rule of law. He/She accuses the government of indifference toward the demographic crisis and of pursuing anti-family policies. The criticism is intense and ranges from politics to procedural and ethical accusations (e.g., violation of the constitution, misrepresentation of data).
10.2024
41 Speeches
The main opponents are the ruling government coalition and specific ministers (especially Finance Minister Ligi and Interior Minister Läänemets). The criticism is intense and multi-layered, encompassing political issues (tax increases), procedural matters (the constitutionality of the budget), and personal attacks (accusing Ligi of "crude lying" and insulting female colleagues). Instead of compromise, demands are being made for a complete reversal of the policy and for accountability.
09.2024
11 Speeches
The main opponents are Prime Minister Michal, the Reform Party-led government, and the Social Democrats. Criticism is intense and targets both policy (the amplification of historical narratives, the ignoring of the demographic crisis) and procedures (budgetary lack of transparency, violations of constitutionality). He/She accuses the government of politically pressuring the Chancellor of Justice and criticizes the arbitrary interpretation of the Riigikogu’s procedural rules.
07.2024
2 Speeches
The main opponent is the Reform Party and the government it leads, which is being criticized both for political dishonesty (pre-election denial) and for lacking procedural legitimacy. The confrontation is intense, demanding that the government either abandon its plans or organize snap elections to secure a new mandate.
06.2024
30 Speeches
The main adversary is the ruling coalition, particularly the Reform Party, which is accused of systematically destroying the Estonian business environment and its core values. The criticism is intense and wide-ranging, encompassing both the illegal handling of draft legislation (the stifling of obstruction) and political indifference (the ignoring of a petition signed by 80,000 people). The speaker promises to repeal the laws adopted by the coalition (the car tax, the taxation of residential land) at the earliest opportunity.
05.2024
56 Speeches
The main opponents are the government (especially the prime minister and the foreign minister) and coalition MPs, who are accused of disregarding the constitution and acting arbitrarily (tying amendment proposals). Criticism is directed both at the substance of the policy (abortion, property confiscation) and the procedures (the actions of the Riigikogu board). The government's actions are branded as spreading Kremlin narratives, to which the speaker responds that they are, in fact, protecting Estonian interests.
04.2024
54 Speeches
Strong opposition to the government, particularly Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and the Minister of Education, accusing them of illegal conduct, lying, and violating the constitution. Strong criticism is also aimed at the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) for unlawful fine decisions and suppressing demonstrations, citing political cover and judicial violence. In foreign policy, the Minister of Foreign Affairs is criticized for interfering in Hungary's internal affairs on ideological grounds.
03.2024
55 Speeches
The primary adversaries are the ruling coalition and Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, who stand accused of prioritizing things contrary to the public interest (such as taking €170 million from families rather than from banks). Criticism targets both specific policies (tax hikes, family policy) and procedural issues (illegal actions by the Riigikogu board, and the lack of transparency surrounding e-voting). The speaker rules out any compromise with the government's actions, demanding its "removal" and the resolution of systemic problems.
02.2024
13 Speeches
The main adversaries are the ruling coalition, Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, and the Riigikogu Board, especially the session chair. Criticism is directed both at political decisions (tax increases, foreign policy inconsistencies) and procedural unfairness (restricting the opposition's right to ask questions, and refusing to accept interpellations). The intensity of the attacks is high, accusing the opponents of arbitrary action and malicious conduct.
01.2024
61 Speeches
The main opponents are the governing coalition and the ministers, who face criticism both for a lack of political will and for violating sound legislative practice. The criticism is intense, accusing the government of ideological coercion and abandoning the principles of a free society. The automatic rejection of opposition bills is viewed as a low standard of parliamentary culture that kills the opposition's motivation.