By Plenary Sessions: Varro Vooglaid

Total Sessions: 9

Fully Profiled: 9

2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The main criticism is directed at the Reform Party, which is accused of continuing the e-voting system to ensure its political success, and at government officials (Minister of Justice Kalle Laanet, Chancellor of Justice) for their uncritical attitude. The criticism is primarily procedural and political, focusing on the disregard for democratic principles and the lack of trustworthiness. The speaker considers it irresponsible to ignore the distrust of 40% of citizens and points to suspicions of election fraud.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
A strong opposition is directed against the Public Prosecution Office and the Internal Security Service (Kapo), which are criticized for the abuse of power, filing unfounded charges, and causing reputational damage. The Ministry of Justice is criticized for its inaction in initiating legislative amendments, with demands that prosecutors who bring baseless charges to court should lose their jobs. The criticism is both procedural (unlawful detention) and substantive (the vagueness of the law).
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The main targets of criticism are the governing coalition, the Minister of Finance, and the Prime Minister, all of whom are accused of incompetence and worsening the situation for families. The criticism is aimed both at specific political decisions (tax hikes, the elimination of subsidies) and at underlying values and attitudes (the distortion of the concept of marriage). Furthermore, statements made by the Commander of the Defense Forces regarding the country’s defense capabilities are also being criticized.
2024-03-13
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The primary opposition is aimed at the policies of the prime minister and the government, which are being criticized for leading Estonia toward war. The criticism is intense, focusing on both substantive deficiencies (the threat of intervention in the war) and procedural shortcomings (the demagogic avoidance of providing answers). This opposition is also being directed at the chair of the session, who fails to intervene or instruct the prime minister to answer the questions.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
Strong opposition is aimed at the Riigikogu majority (the coalition) and apparently also a segment of the opposition, who are accused of undermining the democratic constitutional order. The criticism is fundamental, claiming that the majority is voting down the bill in order to relentlessly implement a predetermined political agenda. The speaker's intensity is extremely high, declaring that most members of the Riigikogu do not want Estonia to be a democratic state.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The main opponent is Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and the government, who are sharply criticized both for their policies (cutting benefits, missetting priorities) and their intellectual level. The criticism is intense and accuses the government of systematically dictating to citizens (the car tax, COVID-era measures, the criminalization of hate speech). The confrontation is uncompromising and calls into question the motives of political opponents.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The main opponents are the Prime Minister, who is being criticized for evading concrete answers, and the chair of the session, who is accused of defending a coalition partner. The criticism is intense and focuses both on the government's potentially dangerous security policy and the violation of parliamentary procedural rules. The speaker deems the opponents' conduct unfair and dishonest.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The confrontation is directed against the state or government that is pushing through the plan to close rural schools. The criticism is policy-based, focusing on the unfair burden placed on students, which comes at the expense of their hobbies and free time. The intensity of the attack is high, drawing a comparison to forced labor.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The main opponent is the government coalition, which is sharply criticized for its political priorities (banks vs. families) and ideological inconsistency. The criticism is intense, ranging from specific political details to moral accusations (violation of the oath of office, defending the plundering of the people), demanding the removal of the government as soon as possible. Sarcasm is also employed, with people asking for the minister's phone number in order to convey the concerns of those who oppose the car tax.