By Months: Helle-Moonika Helme
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
12.2024
26 Speeches
The individual demonstrates detailed knowledge regarding the substance of draft legislation (e.g., specific sections of the Child Protection Act) and budget figures (such as 100 million euros in aid to Ukraine). When presenting arguments, references are made to relevant studies (the proportion of non-native speaking children in the group) and the provisions of the Estonian Constitution and the Language Act. Awareness is shown regarding EU-level plans (the asset register, mineral resources) and issues related to healthcare financing (doctors’ salaries, the budget of the Health Insurance Fund).
11.2024
46 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates specific knowledge of educational management (Hiiumaa Vocational School) and regional policy. They are familiar with the challenges facing the European Union (the simultaneous addressing of the green transition and security) and support their arguments by referencing security experts, such as the opinion of the Commander of the Defence Forces regarding the security benefits of Rail Baltic. Furthermore, they are detailed regarding the history and procedure of legislation (suffrage, abortion regulation).
10.2024
47 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the financial analysis of infrastructure projects, highlighting cost comparisons between Rail Baltica and Via Baltica and citing specific figures (e.g., 70.8 million for 9.2 km). Expertise is also shown in economic regulation (telecom monopolies, ESG requirements) and social sector legislation (child protection, nursing home reform). Financial metrics (billions, deficit) are utilized, and references are made to the specifics of draft legislation, coalition agreements, and commission protocols.
09.2024
57 Speeches
Demonstrates expertise in the Riigikogu's Rules of Procedure and the specifics of draft legislation, particularly concerning social and economic policy. Utilizes data from the National Audit Office when criticizing government expenditures and poses detailed questions on environmental issues (peat, mining, tire shredding capacity) and education (registration fees, transition to Estonian-language education). Furthermore, knowledge is demonstrated regarding the constitutional order and the positions held by the Chancellor of Justice concerning the restriction of property rights for the sake of climate objectives.
07.2024
31 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of financial and legislative procedures, emphasizing the absence of impact assessments and the unconstitutionality of the draft law. Reference is made to basic financial calculations and analysis, citing former professor Janno Reiljan. Awareness is also shown regarding the share of taxes and excises in the price of fuel.
06.2024
27 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the Riigikogu's procedural rules, repeatedly employing procedural tactics (such as changing the agenda and demanding recesses and votes). Detailed knowledge is further evident in the analysis of the motor vehicle tax's effects, where the speaker highlights its negative impact on small entrepreneurs, regional policy, and national defense. Specific data is also utilized, such as the 4.4 billion deficit in road maintenance funding.
05.2024
117 Speeches
The education and science sectors are addressed most thoroughly, with criticism directed at the ministry's personnel policy and the consequences of the transition to Estonian-language education. Knowledge of economic and budgetary issues is also demonstrated, highlighting specific amounts of foreign aid and tax hikes. The demographic impact of mass immigration is also an important topic, referencing new population forecasts.
04.2024
52 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates detailed awareness of state asset sales transactions (Operail's Finnish business, a 12 million euro loss) and infrastructure development (4+4 highways). They show knowledge of the shortcomings of education policy (inclusive education, teachers' workload) and the legal and technical anomalies of e-elections. The speaker presents specific data, such as the numbers of Ukrainian war refugees in Estonia and abortion statistics.
03.2024
34 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates a profound understanding of energy policy, particularly the impact of the CO2 price on oil shale energy and market distortions affecting renewables. Constitutional arguments were also brought forward concerning the inviolability of private property and the supreme power of the people (Article 56 of the Constitution) in the context of the proposed car tax. Specific data points are utilized (76% public opposition to the car tax, 42% CO2 share in the price of oil shale energy).
02.2024
12 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the specifics of education policy, particularly concerning inclusive education and teacher workload, and is well-informed about the shortcomings of the school reform. Furthermore, they are knowledgeable about tax policy (specifically VAT) and the situation facing food producers, citing concrete examples of bankruptcies and referencing the practices of other European nations. They are also meticulous regarding the Riigikogu's internal rules of procedure and procedural deadlines.
01.2024
61 Speeches
The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge in the areas of the education network (the closure of rural schools, the teacher pipeline) and language policy (fine rates under the Language Act). They use specific data and statistics, such as the rising cost of Rail Baltic and PPA immigration figures, to support their claims. Furthermore, they are aware of infrastructure funding shortfalls and the road maintenance debt, and they also touch upon the topic of geoengineering.