By Months: Varro Vooglaid
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
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.