By Plenary Sessions: Varro Vooglaid

Total Sessions: 7

Fully Profiled: 7

2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly opposed to the draft legislation, which threatens the forced closure of the Estonian Orthodox Church and Pühtitsa Convent. The speaker emphasizes that the real debate must center on ensuring constitutional compliance, rather than being framed in the context of pro-Estonian versus pro-Russian sentiment. He accuses the bill's proponents of violating constitutional rights and dividing society, while prioritizing the protection of the rule of law and religious freedom. This position is fundamentally value-based, focusing on core constitutional principles.
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The political stance is strongly opposed to the draft bill, which grants state structures the right to mass profile and collect data on innocent people. The speaker views this as a fundamental problem and a move in a questionable direction, where citizens’ liberties are at risk. The position is strongly value-driven, emphasizing that such a surveillance society is not a desirable option. There is a call for the legislative process of the bill to be halted.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political stance is strongly oppositional, centered on a value-based resistance (specifically, the transfer of Swedish prisoners to Estonia, which is viewed as a violation of national dignity) and the government's untrustworthy conduct during negotiations. The speaker stresses that the government's activities reflect value systems that diverge significantly among members of parliament. Furthermore, ministers are required to demonstrate accountability and transparency in the management of the justice system.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political position is firmly rooted in the defense of the Constitution and fundamental rights (freedom of religion and association). He/She is categorically opposed to the draft legislation that would force the Estonian Orthodox Church and the Pühtitsa Convent to sever canonical ties, deeming it unconstitutional. He/She accuses the bill's proponents of disseminating false propaganda and intentionally violating the Constitution under the guise of a security argument. The political framework is strongly value-based, focusing on respect for the constitutional order.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on criticizing the actions and political decisions of the government (the Reform Party). The main points of contention relate to the plan to bring Swedish prisoners to Estonia (citing security risks, reputational damage, and low revenue) and the drastic decline in the sense of national cohesion, which is directly linked to tax hikes and social reforms.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The political focus is centered on the crisis in the standard of legal education and the inadequate preparation of Riigikogu members for legislative work, a situation that fosters disregard for the Constitution. The individual demands radical steps to rectify the situation, including initiating a debate on separating the Constitutional Court from the Court of Cassation, as well as mandatory professional development for parliamentarians. These positions are strongly critical and value-driven, underscoring the supremacy of the Constitution.
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The most crucial issue is the violation of the principles of the rule of law by the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) through the clandestine establishment of a mass license plate recognition system. The political stance is strongly value-based, emphasizing the necessity of restoring political control over law enforcement structures and demanding accountability for the collection of data without a legal basis. It is stressed that such activity severely infringes upon the inviolability of private life and contravenes the Personal Data Protection Act. The political framework is highly procedural, focusing on the fact that the Riigikogu (Parliament) has never discussed or approved such a system.