By Plenary Sessions: Varro Vooglaid

Total Sessions: 6

Fully Profiled: 6

2025-10-21
15th Riigikogu, Sixth Session, Plenary Sitting
The political stance is strongly opposed to lowering the gambling tax, emphasizing that it is a social vice that needs to be restricted. This position is framed on a values-based foundation, highlighting the contradiction between the opponents' previous tax policy (increases) and their current proposal (lowering). The speaker also supports implementing a bank tax, citing positive examples from neighboring countries.
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The political platform is strongly focused on addressing the democracy deficit in Estonia, demanding the restoration of the people’s right to directly elect the head of state and the right of popular initiative. The speaker also expresses serious concern regarding the European Union’s rapidly increasing debt burden and the lack of clarity surrounding its repayment, viewing this as a threat to Estonian sovereignty. The political framework is primarily value-based, emphasizing constitutional principles and the power of the people.
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The most prominent issue is cultural policy and the oversight of state institutions (such as the Estonian National Museum (ERM) and the Drama Theatre). The speaker strongly opposes the Minister of Culture’s policy of non-intervention, stressing that the state has an obligation to ensure that these activities comply with laws and national cultural standards. The political framework is clearly value-based, focusing on preserving the sense of national cohesion and preventing destructive processes.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The political stance is strongly value-driven, focusing on the principles of the rule of law and the protection of private life. The speaker vigorously opposes the bill that would retroactively legalize the mass data collection system illegally established by the PPA (Police and Border Guard Board). He sees this as part of a broader program leading to the gradual loss of societal freedom and the emergence of a "large prison camp."
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The political focus is heavily centered on the demographic crisis, which is considered, from the standpoint of preserving the Estonian nation, language, and culture, to be at least as crucial as the security crisis. The speaker sharply criticizes the government's disproportionate attention and funding directed toward security, thereby relegating population issues to the background. This position is grounded in values and results, demanding immediate acknowledgment and action from the government.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The political position is strongly opposed to the government's fiscal policy, forcefully criticizing the deepening of the budget deficit and what they term "living beyond our means." They emphasize fiscal responsibility and demand that the Minister of Finance adhere to previous promises to move towards a balanced budget. Furthermore, there is sharp criticism regarding the incomprehensibility of the budget documents and the overall lack of transparency.