By Plenary Sessions: Varro Vooglaid
Total Sessions: 9
Fully Profiled: 9
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
A strong oppositional stance has been taken against the Minister of Justice and the government, criticizing them both for procedural deficiencies (specifically, the absence of an impact analysis) and their broader fiscal policy decisions. The criticism is intense, explicitly linking the proposed increase in fines to the government's wider pattern of tax hikes. Compromise is ruled out, with the opposition submitting a motion to reject the draft legislation entirely.
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The main opponents are the Government of the Republic and the Prime Minister, who are criticized for failing to fulfill their constitutional obligation and for the state funding of abortions. The criticism is intense, focusing on political inconsistency and moral character. The personal attack by colleague Karmen Joller, who called those demanding legislation "evil," is also directly refuted.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The confrontation is directed against those responsible for the Riigikogu's procedural rules (the committee/presiding officer), criticizing procedural violations in the bundling of amendments and demanding written criteria. The government's stance on the reliability of internet voting is also criticized, highlighting the low level of public trust.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, information briefing
Strong opposition to the government, particularly Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and the Minister of Defense, who are accused of evading answers and engaging in potentially unconstitutional activities. Criticism is aimed at the legality and lack of transparency of the government’s actions regarding the deployment of the Defense Forces and the negotiation of international treaties. He/She warns that the government’s actions could lead Estonia into direct military conflict with Russia.
2024-04-10
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The main opponent is the government, particularly the prime minister, who is being criticized for a lack of transparency and for failing to inform the Riigikogu (Parliament). The criticism targets both procedural violations (disregard for the constitution) and substantive actions (the potential deployment of special forces personnel to Ukraine). The speaker suggests that the government has taken steps that "could be interpreted as entering into war with Russia," which highlights the high intensity of the attacks.
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The main adversaries are the government (specifically Foreign Minister Tsahkna and the Minister of Education) and Prime Minister Kaja Kallas. The criticism is intense, accusing the government of betraying its constitutional duties, acting with indignity, and suffering from ideological blindness. The Minister of Education's views are labeled "profoundly unscientific," while the actions of the diplomats are described as "out of place" and "inappropriate."
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The primary confrontation is with the coalition, which is being criticized both for supporting an inefficient oversight system and for previous, value-based legislation. The criticism is aimed at a specific coalition MP (Mr. Randpere) and is intense, accusing the coalition of irreversibly disrupting the working environment of the Legal Affairs Committee.
2024-04-03
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The confrontation is directed at the government/minister, whose previous response is considered improper and essentially left unanswered. The criticism is both procedural and political, focusing on the lack of transparency and the interpretation of the parliamentary mandate (Decision 317). The intensity of the critique is moderate yet demanding, emphasizing the fundamental necessity of providing a response.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary opponents are Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, the ruling coalition, and the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA). The criticism is extremely intense, accusing the opponents of deceiving voters, misinterpreting the constitution, and abusing their power. The speaker demands the resignation of the Minister of the Interior due to the PPA's pattern of illegal conduct.