By Plenary Sessions: Helle-Moonika Helme

Total Sessions: 7

Fully Profiled: 7

2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is primarily centered on opposition, criticizing the car tax and strongly resisting the ratification of the convention that includes the concept of social gender. Emphasis is placed on the practical and social side effects of the laws, as well as their adherence to traditional values.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The primary focus is on the quality of legislation and constitutional compliance, opposing proposals to restrict the constitutional review of draft legislation. It demands transparency and accountability from the law drafters, and opposes the proposal to keep the identities of the bill drafters confidential.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on the opposition to a bill that would allow for the accelerated establishment of renewable energy projects deemed to be of overriding public interest. The speaker is an active opponent, attempting to demonstrate that the bill conflicts with both the constitution and economic reality.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The main legislative priority is the draft resolution introduced by the faction, which proposes that the government develop legislation aimed at supporting birth rate growth. The speaker is also strongly opposed to the government’s austerity policy and new state fees in higher education, which, in his estimation, drive young people out of the country.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on reducing state budget expenditures and strengthening family policy. He/She initiated a draft amendment to the Family Benefits Act that would eliminate parental benefits for individuals holding temporary residence permits. A second priority is amending the Preschool Institutions Act to lower the maximum limit for kindergarten tuition fees and exempt large families from payment obligations entirely.
2024-09-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.
The speaker's focus is on demanding oversight and transparency regarding the government's budget decisions, citing reports from the National Audit Office. They are also conducting a detailed analysis of the Ministry of Justice's new proposal (the renting out of prison capacity) to assess its economic and social impact.
2024-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
It focuses on holding the government accountable through parliamentary inquiries and criticizing existing policies (education, environment, agriculture). It acts as a strong opponent to government-initiated reforms, such as introducing tuition fees for higher education and restricting the rights of private forest owners.