By Plenary Sessions: Varro Vooglaid

Total Sessions: 5

Fully Profiled: 5

2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The political position focuses on protecting the principles of the rule of law and strictly adhering to the requirement for mandatory constitutional analysis of the Regulation of the Government of the Republic (HÕNTE). The speaker strongly opposes proposals to relax or eliminate this requirement, emphasizing its fundamental necessity during the adoption of legislation. Their framework is distinctly procedural and value-based, underscoring the importance of laws that comply with the constitution.
2024-09-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The political position centers on strong opposition to the government's fiscal practices, particularly the opaque distribution of domestic grants (3.2 billion euros). The speaker criticizes the government’s actions as hypocritical, noting that while Riigikogu parliamentary earmarks were abolished, the same practice is being continued by the government on a much larger scale. The focus is on criticizing the government's activities and performance, demanding fundamental conclusions and the termination of this practice.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly focused on the defense of the constitution, criticizing laws adopted by the Riigikogu (Acts 317 SE and 332 SE) as being clearly unconstitutional. Specific emphasis is placed on opposing the delegation of the right to decide on the use of the Defence Forces to the Government, and the expropriation of property without fair compensation. The position is strongly principled and procedural, centering on the limits of legislative authority.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The speaker emphasizes the demographic crisis and supports the development of a package of measures aimed at boosting the birth rate. The issue of police officer recruitment and the guarantees offered to them is also crucial. The political position is defined by a strong, value-based opposition to asset seizure, which the speaker likens to a criminal way of thinking.
2024-09-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.
The political position is strongly values-based, focusing on historical memory and resistance to the Soviet occupation. The speaker forcefully opposes the government’s action in removing the Lihula monument, calling it "deeply shameful" and accusing the government of amplifying Russia’s historical narrative. He emphasizes that the state should honor the men who defended the Estonian people against criminal occupation.