By Plenary Sessions: Varro Vooglaid
Total Sessions: 9
Fully Profiled: 9
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The most prominent issue is the strong opposition to the e-voting system, which is deemed unconstitutional and destructive to the legitimacy of democracy. This political stance is value-based, stressing the paramount importance of election integrity over mere convenience, and demanding the restoration of fundamental democratic rights for the populace, such as the right to initiate referenda. The system is criticized as a success story for the Reform Party, one that has led to a crisis in the legitimacy of state power, given that nearly 40% of citizens do not trust the electoral system.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political focus is on protecting the principles of the rule of law, demanding the immediate clarification of the vague restrictions on activities and the definition of a related person within the anti-corruption act. The speaker is strongly critical of the Ministry of Justice's inaction and the sense of impunity felt by the Prosecutor's Office, calling the situation a disgrace to the Republic of Estonia. This stance is value-based, emphasizing the importance of the principles of legal clarity and personal accountability.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The political position is strongly anti-government, focusing on the deterioration of families' economic situation due to inflation and tax hikes. Heavy emphasis is placed on the government's anti-family measures, and the excessive optimism of national defense leaders is criticized. The political framework is a blend of value-based (family) and results-based (economic incompetence) criticism.
2024-03-13
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The political focus is on critically important national security issues, emphasizing the need for the Republic of Estonia to avoid involvement in the military activities in Ukraine in order to avoid war with Russia. The political stance is strongly value-based and confrontational, focusing on the fate of the nation and the Prime Minister’s responsibility in the event of a threat of war. The speaker demands explicit confirmation that Estonia has not sent a single active serviceman or reservist from the Defence Forces to carry out military tasks.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
The political platform centers on robust support for direct democracy and the implementation of popular sovereignty. The speaker asserts that in the organization of Estonian state affairs, there is a serious disconnect between the declared ideal of democracy and the reality on the ground, because the populace lacks the right to popular initiative and referendums. They demand electoral reform, criticizing nationwide party lists and the lack of transparency surrounding e-voting, and strongly advocate for allowing binding referendums at the local level.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The political focus is heavily directed toward family policy and demography, opposing the reduction of benefits for large families. The speaker urgently emphasizes that the survival of one's own nation is the ultimate priority, one that should outweigh expenditures on Rail Baltic, the green transition, and aid to Ukraine. This stance is value-based, citing the disregard for the government's oath of office and the Constitution, which mandates ensuring the preservation of the Estonian nation.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The political focus is heavily concentrated on national security and the avoidance of direct military conflict with Russia, a priority stemming directly from the war in Ukraine. The speaker is demanding concrete and explicit guarantees from the Prime Minister that the Estonian Defence Forces will not intervene in military operations in Ukraine, and that the PM will not evacuate the country during a crisis. This is framed as strong, results-oriented criticism of the government’s actions, which, the speaker argues, could potentially lead Estonia into war.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political position is firmly against the plan to close rural schools, particularly high schools with fewer than one hundred students. This stance is value-driven, highlighting the lack of equal treatment and labeling the resulting burden on students as "forced labor." The position targets the unfair burden imposed by the state specifically on rural children.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly anti-government, focusing its criticism on tax policy (the car tax, income tax hikes, and the rejection of a bank tax) and social values (the redefinition of marriage). The main priorities are protecting families with children from the tax burden and safeguarding traditional values against "anti-reason" ideology. The overall framing is heavily value-based and condemns the government’s actions, accusing them of violating their oath of office and serving the interests of other groups.