By Plenary Sessions: Helle-Moonika Helme

Total Sessions: 10

Fully Profiled: 10

2024-01-25
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on expanding the existing bill to investigate the composition of aircraft fuel and its impact on health, incorporating the issue of geoengineering and the dangers posed by atmospheric particulate spraying. The speaker is acting as the initiator of this new line of inquiry.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed towards amending the Language Act to drastically raise fine rates, and amending the Income Tax Act to increase the tax-free limit for employee compensation for the use of a personal vehicle. The speaker is the initiator of these draft bills and is prepared to submit repeated proposals (45 cents, 42 cents) to achieve the legislative objective.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is on criticizing the current government policy (tax increases, cuts to family benefits, energy policy) and the actions of the Prime Minister. Specific legislative priorities, draft bills, or achievements are absent, as this constitutes opposition criticism delivered during the parliamentary information session.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The primary focus is opposing government policies and legislative drafts (such as the car tax and the indirect renovation mandate), which are viewed as restricting freedom. A significant role involves submitting inquiries regarding the underfunding of national infrastructure, demanding that maintenance funding for state roads be restored.
2024-01-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed toward the work of the Culture Committee and a comprehensive discussion of the fundamentals of education policy. The speaker's role is that of a supportive participant, seeking clarification and engaged in defining the concepts that underpin the policy.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on amending the Income Tax Act towards lowering the tax rate (Bills 103 and 247), thereby making the body the proposer of these bills. Furthermore, attention is being paid to the substantive oversight of draft legislation (control of postal consignments) to prevent conflicts between efficiency and simplification, and to avoid the emergence of corruption.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The speaker is focused on holding the government accountable through parliamentary inquiries regarding the challenges of transitioning to Estonian-language education, immigration policy, and the current state of national defense equipment. They are a staunch opponent of the Rail Baltic project and demand a decision to halt its construction if costs escalate too much.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The primary legislative priority is Draft Law 87, which amends the Value Added Tax Act and aims to reduce the standard VAT rate. The speaker is the initiator and a strong proponent of the bill, stressing its conformity with European Union law and noting the lengthy time it has spent in procedure.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus is on opposing the government's tax plans (the car tax and the property tax). Furthermore, adherence to the Riigikogu's procedural rules is emphasized, especially the requirement regarding the use of the Estonian language, and the failure of committees to process petitions is being criticized.
2024-01-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The primary legislative focus is opposition to the Marriage Equality Act and the National Special Planning Act, which disregards the views of local residents. Another important priority is raising the issue of closing rural schools at the government level, concerning which an official inquiry has been submitted to the Minister of Education and Research.