By Plenary Sessions: Helle-Moonika Helme
Total Sessions: 7
Fully Profiled: 7
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker heavily emphasizes political accountability and institutional integrity, criticizing the alleged double standard applied by law enforcement toward politicians. They support tackling the problems head-on ("operating on the abscess"), but are critical of the minister's past and the "soft landings" afforded to them. The political stance is fiercely critical of a system that permits political leniency.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The political stance is strongly oppositional, centered on criticizing the government for decisions deemed hostile to children and families. The core issues are increasing the birth rate and the elimination of family support payments. The political platform is distinctly value-driven, stressing a traditional understanding of the family.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The political platform is fiercely anti-government, focusing on the decline in economic security for families and the cynicism inherent in the government's policies (the green transition, involvement in conflict). The government's contradictory approach to trade with Russia is sharply highlighted, as is the detrimental impact of the proposed car tax. The overall stance is highly critical, stressing that the government is taking money away from vulnerable groups.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position strongly defends the market economy and national values, opposing socialist and market-distorting measures, such as the preferential development of renewable energy through a CO2 tax. They emphasize the exclusive right of the indigenous people (Estonians) to determine Estonian life and politics, and they intensely oppose immigration, especially the introduction of Islamic culture. The viewpoints are predominantly value- and ideology-based, focusing on protecting the cultural sphere and the competitiveness of the economy.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The political position is fiercely antagonistic toward the government's energy policy, particularly the phasing out of oil shale energy and the promotion of renewables (wind, solar). The core issue is maintaining national energy independence, with the government being accused of the theft and destruction of state assets. This stance is strongly value-driven, emphasizing national sovereignty and economic stability.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on criticizing the government's inaction and inefficiency, especially regarding the education strategy. The main points of opposition are related to the closure of rural schools, the subsidization of renewable energy, and taxes that burden rural residents (the car tax). The criticism is sharp, accusing the government of ideological market distortion and engaging in verbal sleight of hand.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly opposed to the government’s tax policy, particularly regarding the car tax, which is viewed as causing economic recession and effectively negating social benefits. The speaker emphasizes the restriction of freedoms and coercive governance, calling into question the constitutionality of the government's actions. This position is strongly value-based, defending private property and the inviolability of private life against state intervention.