By Months: Helle-Moonika Helme
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
12.2024
26 Speeches
The legislative focus is on opposing government bills, particularly concerning the Child Protection Act and the Preschool Education Act, the second reading of which the faction is demanding be suspended. There is also strong opposition to the European Union's plans to establish a supranational asset register, which is deemed unconstitutional. Furthermore, the Ukraine aid agreement, which impacts the expenditure side of the state budget, is also being criticized.
11.2024
46 Speeches
The main legislative goals are the abolition of the motor vehicle tax, the lowering of VAT on foodstuffs, and the termination of state funding for elective abortions. He/She is particularly intensively engaged in restricting voting rights in local government elections solely to Estonian citizens ("the clean solution"), opposing the retention of rights for gray passport holders in the constitutional amendment. He/She is an active proposer of motions to reject draft legislation.
10.2024
47 Speeches
The legislative focus is on opposing government bills and scrutinizing the details, emphasizing the opposition's role in uncovering "hidden" provisions ("Brezhnev packages"). Key topics include the lack of transparency in the state budget explanatory memorandum, amendments to the Penal Register Act (restrictions concerning pedophiles), and the ratification of ILO Convention C190. Support was given to the motion of no confidence against Finance Minister Ligi.
09.2024
57 Speeches
The legislative focus centers on family and population policy, with bills being introduced to cap kindergarten fees (at a maximum of 10% of the minimum wage, free for large families) and to cease parental benefit payments for temporary residents. This group is also actively criticizing government-initiated draft legislation concerning the environment (accelerating renewable energy, halting mining) and justice (renting out prison places), alongside submitting formal interpellations.
07.2024
31 Speeches
The primary legislative focus is the motor vehicle tax bill, to which the speaker has submitted numerous amendments aimed at mitigating its negative impact on families and rural areas. The speaker is a fierce opponent of the bill and is seeking to procedurally demonstrate its unconstitutionality. Furthermore, there is a demand for reducing the registration fee based on the number of children and exempting cars owned by parents from the charge.
06.2024
27 Speeches
The main legislative focus is the opposition to the motor vehicle tax bill, with demands being made to discontinue its proceedings. Also important is the submission of motions of no confidence against ministers (Riisalo) concerning corruption and lobbying. Furthermore, work is being done on the operational continuity of vital services (road maintenance) and the impact of European Union directives on local service providers.
05.2024
117 Speeches
The speaker is primarily an opponent of government bills (e.g., the establishment of offshore wind farms, or the income tax exemption for pensions), utilizing obstruction to slow down their passage. They do, however, support the bill concerning the extension of the Estonian National Opera. Furthermore, questions regarding the competence and legality of security agencies (KAPO) are also a key focus.
04.2024
52 Speeches
The legislative focus is on opposing government bills and demanding amendments to the e-elections law to ensure the absolute reliability of election results. Amendments aimed at ensuring the constitutionality of e-voting were submitted, but these were disregarded by the leading committee. It is employing obstruction tactics against the government's legislative steamroller.
03.2024
34 Speeches
The speaker is primarily opposed to government bills (the car tax, renewable energy directives), leveling sharp criticism against them and questioning their constitutionality. A significant priority is submitting proposals to the government aimed at increasing the birth rate of the Estonian population.
02.2024
12 Speeches
The speaker is an active initiator of interpellations (regarding education reform) and supports bills that restrict voting rights in local elections to citizens, aiming to ensure a state-language composition of the local councils. He/She is a strong opponent of bills concerning the government’s tax policy and criticizes the Riigikogu board for violating procedural deadlines.
01.2024
61 Speeches
The speaker is an active initiator of legislation, focusing on tax reduction (VAT, income tax) and strengthening language protection (raising the fine rates stipulated in the Language Act). He/She also submitted bills aimed at increasing the ceiling for employee travel allowances. Furthermore, he/she addresses organizational and procedural matters within the Riigikogu (Parliament), such as changing the agenda and the presiding officer intervening regarding language usage.