By Plenary Sessions: Varro Vooglaid

Total Sessions: 8

Fully Profiled: 8

2025-04-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the geographical scope of wind farms, analyzing a map that would effectively turn the whole of Estonia into a technology park, and referencing specific areas (Kohtla-Järve, Tõrva, Valga). Detailed knowledge of legal mechanisms related to the decrease in real estate value is also highlighted, specifically comparing Estonian and Danish regulations concerning compensation for nuisance/tolerance fees. Furthermore, specific health impacts are addressed, such as noise and bisphenol pollution.
2025-04-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of electoral legislation and constitutional requirements, citing specific sections (Constitution § 60, Riigikogu Election Act § 12 subsection 3). The expertise covers the technical aspects of e-voting, highlighting the lack of end-to-end verifiability and the potential for ballot swapping. To support the argumentation, statistical data concerning public trust is utilized (2023 and 2025 surveys), and the positions of TalTech researchers and long-term observers are quoted.
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the sheer scale involved in establishing offshore wind farms and overhauling the massive electricity grid, highlighting the decision's long-term consequences and expense. The expertise presented is more conceptual and procedural, centered on the necessity of providing the public with full information regarding the project's scope and cost. No specific technical terms or data are utilized.
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of constitutional foundations (a democratic republic, popular sovereignty) and the economic scope of the project, mentioning billions of euros in taxpayer funds designated for subsidies. This knowledge tends to focus more on procedural and financial frameworks rather than technical details.
2025-04-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of taxation (double taxation, excise duty vs. VAT) and constitutional law, referencing specific sections (Constitution, Article 28, Subsection 4). This expertise is supported by detailed comparative examples (Porsche vs. Volkswagen Caravelle) regarding the amount of the annual tax, illustrating the disproportionality of the tax.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in constitutional law by citing specific provisions (Section 28, subsection 4, Section 40) in the context of the car tax and freedom of religion. Furthermore, he shows knowledge of taxation and budgetary matters, using concrete numerical examples (the tax cost comparison between a Porsche and a Caravelle) and comparisons (the Lithuanian tax system). Additionally, he is familiar with the Churches and Congregations Act, as well as the funding structures of international organizations.
2025-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of national defense procurement and financial matters, citing specific figures (100 million and 5.7 million euros) and journalistic sources (ERR, March 24, 2025). The knowledge is particularly detailed regarding the management and ownership structures (Cayman Islands) of defense industry companies (e.g., Frankenburg), referencing former high-ranking officials (Kusti Salm, Veiko-Vello Palm).
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates profound knowledge of the Securities Market Act and its amendments, referencing specific sections (§ 23791, § 1356 subsection 2) and concrete fine amounts (up to 400,000 euros). This expertise also encompasses quantitative targets for corporate governance (40% on the supervisory board, 33% across the management and supervisory boards) and legal terminology.