By Plenary Sessions: Helle-Moonika Helme

Total Sessions: 7

Fully Profiled: 7

2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The main opponent is the government led by the Reform Party, which is consistently referred to as the "Ref Yoke Government." The criticism is intense and focuses on procedural corruption, ethical shortcomings, and personal accountability (Kristen Michal, Keit Kasemets). The speaker questions the minister's trustworthiness and suggests that they should be prepared for a prison sentence, ruling out any compromise.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main opponents are the Reform Party and the government, who are accused of bringing the science funding system under political control and pushing science toward a biased focus. Specific politicians (Margit Sutrop, Irja Lutsar, Jevgeni Ossinovski) are also heavily criticized for attacking scientists (Mart Saarma) who express dissenting views. The criticism is intense and accuses the opponents of violating the freedom of science.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
The primary targets are the government as a whole, Climate Minister Yoko Alender, and former Secretary General Keit Kasemets. The criticism is intense and wide-ranging, stretching from political deals (money promised to the Social Democrats) to direct accusations of funneling public funds toward specific business interests ("wind energy tycoons," "arms dealer groups"). Compromise is off the table; resignation is being demanded.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The confrontation is aimed at the ruling coalition (the Reform Party, the Social Democrats, and Estonia 200) and ideological groups referred to as globalists and progressives. The criticism is intense and accusatory, focusing on both political issues (bills hostile to families) and procedural violations (the blatant twisting of the constitution). The speaker suggests that the opponents may be working in the interests of Russia and the Kremlin.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary target is the Prime Minister and the government, who face extremely intense criticism regarding both policy (specifically energy) and ethics (corruption). The attacks are personal, accusing the government of total failure, and questioning how much more the public must endure.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The main opponent is the Reform Party and the Prime Minister, whose energy policy is blamed for driving the economy and the energy market into crisis. The criticism is policy- and ideology-based, accusing the government of ideological suicide and an inability to ensure affordable energy. The opponent's talking points (such as desynchronization as liberation from the Russian sphere of influence) are labeled as demagoguery.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The main confrontation is directed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, from whom an explanation and the synchronization of activities with the USA's new value-based foreign policy are demanded. The criticism is policy- and value-based, calling into question the ministry's previous actions on social issues.