By Plenary Sessions: Varro Vooglaid

Total Sessions: 14

Fully Profiled: 14

2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise on the topics of local government financing, bureaucratic burden, and property rights, citing European regulations and statutory obligations. He/She particularly emphasizes the fundamental importance of ownership relations and associated risks in the context of establishing a nuclear power plant.
2024-05-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing
The speaker demonstrates expertise in international law and diplomatic protocol, highlighting the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other states. He employs comparative jurisprudence, citing the United States' Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) and Hungarian regulations, to bolster his stance regarding the Georgian legislation. This expertise is further substantiated by the inclusion of specific quotations from the Speaker of the Georgian Parliament and the Hungarian Foreign Minister.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in finance and tax policy, citing the Ministry of Finance's analysis concerning the cost of the Reform Party's pledges (nearly 500 million euros). They are well-versed in the procedural processes of the Riigikogu Finance Committee and use specific media sources and dates to back up their arguments.
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in traffic regulations (B-category, 125cc scooters) and constitutional law, citing the Chancellor of Justice's 2002 position and specific articles of the constitution. On the topic of abortion, he/she uses medical and scientific data, referring to Danish and German studies concerning long-term post-abortion complications.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the constitutional law of the Republic of Estonia, specifically referencing Section 32 and the requirements for the expropriation of property (immediate and just compensation). He also shows knowledge in the field of foreign policy risk analysis, criticizing officials for failing to ascertain the scope of potential countermeasures and citing official Russian sources (TASS) regarding the probability of retaliatory strikes.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the deployment of the defense forces, the operations of special operators, and issues concerning the Riigikogu (Parliament) mandate. He/She references a constitutional provision that governs the use of the defense forces in other countries, and employs specific terminology (special operators, deployments, training). To support his/her arguments, he/she cites reliable sources and statements made by Madis Roll, the President's defense advisor.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of constitutional law, utilizing terminology such as "constitutional review proceedings" and referencing the role of a member of the judicial panel. The expertise focuses on the limits of legislative power and issues of constitutional oversight, particularly concerning the revocation of rights that have already been conferred.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in constitutional law and legal principles, addressing violations of equal treatment and the presumption of innocence within the banking sector. They define banking services as an infrastructure service, which indicates awareness of the economic and social ramifications. Furthermore, they critically analyze claims presented by security agencies concerning hybrid operations, demanding an evidence-based approach.
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise regarding the security, verifiability, and legal aspects of e-elections, drawing upon specific data (Norstat surveys, the World Values Survey) and technical arguments. They repeatedly cite the positions of external experts (e.g., Martin Ehala, David Levine, Johanna Suurpää) to substantiate the system's lack of control and inherent security risks. The expertise also encompasses the complexity of challenging election results and the fictitious nature of the right to appeal.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The speaker demonstrates thorough knowledge of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act, particularly the provisions governing the combining of amendments, specifically referencing Section 102, subsection 2. He/She utilizes this knowledge to present specific and legally substantiated objections to the conduct of the sitting. Furthermore, he/she is well-informed regarding the taxation of banks and the magnitude of the profits generated.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in constitutional law and the interpretation of international treaties, accurately citing Sections 65 and 121 of the Constitution. Furthermore, he/she exhibits detailed knowledge regarding the contents of a specific security agreement, citing its title and referencing specific financial (0.25% of GDP) and military obligations outlined in Parts 2 and 6 of the agreement.
2024-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the fields of electoral trustworthiness, democratic theory, and comparative politics, utilizing academic terminology (e.g., conditio sine qua non). They rely on data from Norstat and the World Values Survey (WVS), citing specific statistical indicators regarding the decline of trust in Estonia. The expertise is also based on external analysis, citing an article by Martin Ehala and the positions of the head of the Finnish e-elections working group.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The speaker demonstrates expertise on the topic of education administration and IT system failures, referencing specific dates (April 6) and the number of candidates (3840). The content of the preamble to the constitution and its interpretation regarding the preservation of the nation were also highlighted. This knowledge is further confirmed by a reference to a Postimees article and a Lithuanian political event.
2024-05-02
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of Orthodox theology and the liturgical calendar, referencing the Easter Triduum, Maundy Thursday, and the commemoration of Judas Iscariot's betrayal. He/She uses his/her theological background (mentioning that he/she studied theology) for a critical analysis of the timing of the Riigikogu proceedings. He/She also shows awareness of the Minister of the Interior's statements concerning the closure of Pühtitsa Convent.