By Plenary Sessions: Varro Vooglaid

Total Sessions: 7

Fully Profiled: 7

2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The most prominent issue is the opposition to the government's offshore wind farm subsidy scheme, which is being treated as systematic lying and the attempted largest-scale fraud in Estonian history. The political position is strongly oppositional, demanding the immediate resignation of the minister and the assumption of political responsibility. The focus is on the transparency and honesty of the government's actions, which is framed as performance- and value-based criticism.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
His political stance is strongly opposed to the government’s current program, which he believes actually increases both internal and external security threats. He passionately resists the revocation of voting rights for non-citizens in local elections and the harassment of the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate. His positions are value-driven, emphasizing the principles of the rule of law and criticizing the use of the security threat as a "magic wand" in the absence of substantive arguments.
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly opposed to the government bill concerning the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate and Pühtitsa Convent. The stance is value-based, emphasizing the violation of the principles of religious freedom and the rule of law, and warning against underestimating the geopolitical situation (the US power shift/coup). The bill is branded as fundamentally deceitful and creating, rather than protecting against, a security threat to Estonia. The political activity is framed by the defense of fundamental constitutional principles and opposition to decisions stemming from "spinal cord" reflexes (i.e., knee-jerk reactions).
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
The political position is strongly opposed to the government's bill restricting religious freedom, arguing that it threatens Estonia's largest church and monastery and increases security risks. The political framework is clearly value-based, emphasizing the necessity of protecting fundamental values (religious freedom, freedom of speech, democracy) both within Estonia and in accordance with the expectations of the new US administration. The speaker also challenges the government's stance on the reality of the threat of a Russian attack, citing the Foreign Intelligence Service report.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political stance is strongly oppositional, demanding the prime minister's resignation, citing the public's lack of trust in the government (as evidenced by low approval ratings). Key points of emphasis include tax hikes that are deepening the economic recession, a non-existent family policy, and issues within the energy sector that suggest a criminal pattern. The opposition is focused on the government's inefficiency and lack of credibility, stemming from both its policies and its overall performance.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The political position is strongly opposed to Government Bill 570, which concerns the forced closure of the Estonian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate and the Pühtitsa Convent. This stance is value-based, emphasizing the protection of the principle of the rule of law and opposition to punishing potential future threats rather than actions that have actually been committed. The speaker criticizes the lack of rational analysis regarding topics related to Russia.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly critical of the direction of Estonian foreign policy, which is viewed as a lack of independence and the obedient implementation of guidelines set by external allies. The most critical issues are national sovereignty, participation in foreign aggressions (Iraq), and the destruction of energy independence through the green transition. The speaker demands concrete examples from the government demonstrating where national interests, rather than the choices of allies, have been prioritized.