By Months: Varro Vooglaid
Total Months: 19
Fully Profiled: 19
10.2025
14 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates strong expertise in the field of public finance and fiscal policy, utilizing specific terminology (e.g., budget deficit, fiscal sustainability). He/She has thoroughly analyzed the complex budget document, criticizing its opacity and the absence of detailed figures. The speaker also references the findings of the National Audit Office concerning the oversight of national defense expenditures, stressing the necessity of responsible use of public funds.
09.2025
64 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates a high level of competence in constitutional law and parliamentary procedure, repeatedly referencing specific articles of the Constitution (e.g., § 3, § 40, § 128) and the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act. He/She is intimately familiar with the details of the National Audit Office's audits (Ministry of Defence) and specific security incidents (the Võrtsjärv drone, the tanker operation), utilizing these as the foundation for their arguments.
06.2025
30 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in constitutional law, legislative procedures, and the functioning of law enforcement bodies (the Police and Border Guard Board, the Prosecutor's Office). They employ specific terminology (e.g., canonical ties, abstract review of norms) and are familiar with quality issues in legal education (the failure rate of the judicial exam). They support their arguments by referencing the standpoints of the Chancellor of Justice and the Data Protection Inspectorate.
05.2025
56 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates strong expertise in constitutional law and legislative procedures, repeatedly referencing provisions of the Constitution (Sections 22, 130) and the Rules of Good Lawmaking and Legislative Drafting (HÕNTE). Detailed legal questions are raised concerning the privilege against self-incrimination and the legal basis for mass data collection (camera networks). Furthermore, the speaker shows knowledge of defense policy decision-making processes and criticizes the simplistic nature of the economic analyses provided.
04.2025
26 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates strong legal and constitutional expertise, citing specific statutory provisions (e.g., Constitution § 28 subsection 4, § 40) and referencing concrete fine amounts (up to 400,000 euros for violating gender balance). When presenting arguments, they rely on specific figures and technical details, particularly regarding tax injustice (Porsche vs. Caravelle) and the security of e-voting, citing experts.
03.2025
39 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise regarding the safety of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, citing specific scientific research, patent numbers, and regulatory thresholds (e.g., plasmid DNA contamination, SV40 promoter-enhancer). He/She is proficient in analyzing issues related to the rule of law and constitutional matters (infringement of religious freedom, the mandatory nature of an investigative committee), as well as the structure of political party financing supervision. To support the arguments, he/she uses concrete references and scientific terminology, emphasizing the necessity of independent studies.
02.2025
23 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates a profound understanding of constitutional law and the principles of the rule of law, referencing specific constitutional articles (Article 40) and established legal doctrines (appropriateness, necessity, and proportionality). They are well-versed in the provisions of the Penal Code concerning fraud (Section 209) and security violations. Additionally, the speaker maintains a strong focus on geopolitical analysis, citing the values espoused by the new US administration (J. D. Vance's speech) and reports from the Foreign Intelligence Service.
01.2025
9 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of energy (submarine cables, oil shale power generation) and national defense (ammunition procurement, air defense systems), demanding strategic detailed planning. In foreign policy debates, he relies on OSCE reports to dispute the government’s claims regarding election rigging in Georgia. On social issues, he refers to biological facts (DNA, chromosomes) to counter the concept of social gender.
12.2024
31 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates strong legal and constitutional expertise, repeatedly referencing specific articles of the Constitution, international law, and legislative procedural norms. He/She provides detailed explanations of legal concepts (such as the difference between a state fee and a fine) and legislative procedures (like constitutional review). Furthermore, the speaker utilizes technical data on topics such as wind energy (radio interference) and the energy transition (intermittency), and quotes Plato's discussions regarding the proliferation of laws.
11.2024
62 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates strong legal and constitutional expertise, citing specific sections (e.g., Constitution § 128, § 16) and legal definitions from statutes (e.g., the definition of a healthcare service). They are thoroughly familiar with the details of military missions (Operation Inherent Resolve, Iraq/Syria) and the principles of international law. Furthermore, they utilize statistics (abortion rates, voter turnout) and refer to the previous positions of the Auditor General and the Chancellor of Justice.
10.2024
41 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates a detailed knowledge of state budget and taxation issues, citing specific figures (e.g., 2.3 million for gender equality, 75.6 million for renewable energy subsidies) and referencing specific legislation (e.g., sections 115 and 116 of the Constitution, and section 80 of the Public Service Act). They are well-versed in historical and legal precedents (the 2004 Lihula monument expert assessment, the Phosphorite War) and utilize them to bolster their arguments. This professional depth is also evident in their analysis of the bank tax structure and the profitability of renewable energy subsidies.
09.2024
11 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in legislative procedures and constitutional law, referencing specific articles (e.g., KarS § 151^1, PS § 32, RKKTS § 95 subsection 3) and government regulations (HÕNTE). He/She bases his/her arguments on academic experts (the semiotician Peeter Torop) and state institutions (the National Audit Office), and is capable of conducting complex norm-technical disputes. He/She is also familiar with police personnel and vaccination issues.
07.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise on the topics of tax policy (VAT, income tax, excise duties) and constitutional order (Article 1 of the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia). The emphasis is placed on procedural legitimacy and the question of the mandate, using arguments in the context of the bearer of state power and election promises.
06.2024
30 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the details of financial technology and crypto-asset market regulations (MiCAR), directly citing industry representatives and criticizing unreasonable requirements. They possess thorough knowledge of constitutional rights and the complexity of court proceedings, particularly concerning the Supreme Court's assessment of the legality of e-elections and COVID restrictions. Furthermore, the speaker utilizes the Chancellor of Justice's previous positions regarding the protection of unborn life.
05.2024
56 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound knowledge in the field of electoral systems (referencing Norstat and WVS surveys, and articles by Martin Ehala) and constitutional law (citing sections 32, 65, and 121 of the Constitution, and opinions issued by the Chancellor of Justice). They employ theological terminology (triduum) and refer to international legal bodies (the Venice Commission). Furthermore, the speaker is knowledgeable about international legislation (the US FARA) and the electoral practices of other nations (Finland, France).
04.2024
54 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound legal and constitutional expertise, referencing specific articles of the Constitution, Supreme Court case law, and legislative drafting rules (HÕNTE). He is particularly authoritative on the topics of family policy, immigration issues (specifically the birth rates of East Slavic peoples), and the legal basis for military operations (the use of the Defence Forces outside Estonia). He employs specific terminology, such as "combatant status" and "high-level sophistry," and demands fact-checking.
03.2024
55 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates a deep understanding of constitutional law and the operational procedures of the Riigikogu, repeatedly referencing specific sections (e.g., PS § 1, § 60, § 103, KTS § 154) and statutes (the Anti-Corruption Act). They cite the opinions of legal experts (Ehala, Põder, Madise, Kõve) and delve into the specifics of complex legal matters, such as the ambiguous definition of restrictions on official actions and the verifiability of e-voting.
02.2024
13 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates thorough knowledge of the Riigikogu's procedural rules, particularly concerning the self-governance rights of the committees and the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act. Furthermore, they are familiar with the specifics of tax policy, posing specific questions regarding the rationale behind the VAT applied to accommodation establishments. In their argumentation, they consistently and accurately cite articles of the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia.
01.2024
61 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in legislation and procedural norms, accurately referencing HÕNTE, the absence of constitutionality assessments, and specific court decisions. They utilize concrete data concerning demographics (abortion and birth rates) and taxation (the tax burden on the wage fund). Furthermore, they are well-versed in the supervisory mechanisms of the Prosecutor's Office and the laws governing the proprietary liability of public officials.