By Plenary Sessions: Varro Vooglaid

Total Sessions: 11

Fully Profiled: 11

2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The speaker's legislative focus is on opposing bills that violate the Constitution or legalize unlawful state practices. He/she is a strong opponent of legalizing the license plate recognition camera system and of Draft Resolutions 705, 707, and 709, which delegate authority to the government regarding the foreign missions of the Defence Forces.
2025-09-24
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
The focus is on holding the government accountable and demanding the fulfillment of promises made in the coalition agreement and the election program (budget balance and not raising taxes). Specific new legislative priorities are not mentioned; the emphasis is on criticizing the actions of the executive branch.
2025-09-23
15th Riigikogu, 6th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on an amendment to the Population Register Act, the purpose of which is to specify what evidence qualifies as proof of birth in the absence of a certificate from a healthcare provider. The contributor is a critical supporter who demands clarification of the legal text to prevent disputes.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is on parliamentary oversight and ensuring government accountability through formal inquiries regarding critical security issues. The speaker is a vocal critic of the government's actions, demanding answers regarding the execution of operations and overall crisis readiness.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus centers on the rejection and criticism of two laws that were declared unconstitutional: the Law on Churches and Congregations and the RAB Data Collection Law. He/She concentrates on the procedural errors made by the Riigikogu and demands that members of parliament assume personal responsibility for upholding the constitution. He/She is a staunch opponent of the draft legislation, calling for its complete revocation.
2025-09-17
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
No data available.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is directed towards improving the quality of law drafting and increasing the capacity for constitutional review within the Riigikogu. The speaker is acting as the initiator, seeking solutions to enhance the Riigikogu’s own competence in exercising its legislative power.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently centered on oversight and enforcing accountability, particularly given the shortcomings identified by the State Audit Office within the administrative domain of the Ministry of Defence. The objective is to ensure full compliance with existing rules and standards and to implement accountability measures.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is opposition activity, supporting and reinforcing the motion of no confidence against the Minister of Health. The speaker is actively playing the role of an opponent, focusing on the question of the minister's fitness for office and demanding verification of the minister's claims.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The legislative focus centers on demanding government accountability and opposing a specific bill (concerning credit unions). The priority is to ensure that legislation aligns with the constitution, utilizing the least restrictive means necessary to achieve the stated goals.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The main legislative priorities are related to socio-ethical issues (banning the funding of abortion, protecting minors from pornography) and public administration reform (replacing the ERJK with the State Audit Office, addressing the Venice Commission regarding e-elections). He also initiated the formation of an investigative committee to assess the risks associated with COVID-19 mRNA vaccines.