By Plenary Sessions: Varro Vooglaid

Total Sessions: 6

Fully Profiled: 6

2024-06-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, extra plenary sitting
The most prominent stance is strong opposition to the government's plan to tax land under private homes, which is viewed as a violation of the sanctity of private property. The political position is value-driven, stressing that the government’s actions—including tax hikes and infringing upon the inviolability of the home—are leading the country in the wrong direction. The speaker is categorically opposed to all government tax increases, citing Prime Minister Kaja Kallas's broken election promises.
2024-06-12
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session.
The political position is strongly value-based, focusing on the protection of constitutional rights and freedoms, particularly regarding the legality of COVID restrictions (vaccine passports, limitations on demonstrations). The speaker sharply criticizes the judiciary and the government for their inaction in upholding the principles of the rule of law. He urgently demands that substantive positions be adopted concerning long-standing constitutional disputes, such as the issue of e-voting.
2024-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The political position is one of strong opposition to the Riigikogu's statement regarding the Georgian draft law, deeming it an embarrassingly misplaced interference in the internal affairs of another sovereign state. The core argument rests on the principle of non-interference in the domestic affairs of nations and highlights the government's use of double standards in its foreign policy. The speaker warns that such conduct paves the way for similar intervention in Estonia's internal matters, citing the issue of e-elections as an example.
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political position is strongly conditional and skeptical regarding Ukraine's accession to the European Union, emphasizing that due to deeply entrenched problems (especially corruption), membership is inconceivable without significant concessions. The question is also raised concerning the state's role in managing economic-philosophical issues, such as usury. These positions are aimed at establishing the necessary conditions and value-based premises for the policy.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political stance is strongly oppositional, centering on resistance to new taxes (the car tax) and over-regulation (the crypto asset market law). Their positions are value-driven (protection of private property, freedom) and systematically frame the coalition's actions as destructive to business and entrepreneurship. They promise to repeal the tax hikes and the laws established by the coalition at the earliest opportunity.
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
There is strong opposition to the government's economic policy, particularly the increasing bureaucratic and tax burden, which is deteriorating the business environment. The most prominent issue is the protection of children from pornography, which is framed as a matter of core values and national dignity. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of acting independently, even if it means disregarding European Union directives for the sake of national priorities. The political stance is strongly focused on values and enforcement, criticizing the government’s empty slogans.