By Plenary Sessions: Helle-Moonika Helme
Total Sessions: 6
Fully Profiled: 6
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on holding the government (ministers and the coalition) accountable for both procedural errors and ideologically driven legislative proposals. The speaker strongly opposes the ratification of the International Labour Organization convention due to the concept of "social gender" and highlights the contradiction between accepting Orthodox asylum seekers and closing down the church affiliated with the Moscow Patriarchate. The framing is heavily value-based, emphasizing the dignity of parliamentarism and traditional social norms.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political position strongly advocates for the protection of the market economy and opposes over-regulation, particularly concerning the new ESG requirements, which are dismissed as "ideological nonsense." The speaker supports imposing a banking tax on foreign banks, accusing them of "skimming the cream" at Estonia's expense. Criticism is leveled at the government's economic policy, which has resulted in an economic downturn, contrasting sharply with Lithuania's success.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political stance is strongly oppositional, focusing on the government's lack of transparency ("behind closed doors") and its inefficient economic management. The speaker vigorously opposes tax hikes and cuts to social benefits, while simultaneously deeming the attempts to cover the state budget deficit by importing prisoners ridiculous. The criticism targets both the political implementation (the failure of the care reform) and the underlying value framework (the wasteful spending on Rail Baltic and the green transition).
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on the lack of transparency in the state budget and the government's failure to deliver on its promises. The speaker fiercely opposes the designation "security tax," arguing that the name is misleading and that the majority of the funds are not allocated to security but are vaguely directed elsewhere, thereby neglecting the welfare of the people. There is also sharp criticism directed at Kaja Kallas's unilateral decision to commit a billion euros to Ukraine over a 10-year period, a commitment that Estonian citizens will be forced to finance.
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
The political position is heavily geared toward ensuring child protection and safety. The speaker forcefully opposes legislative amendments that would permit convicted pedophiles to work with children, and sharply criticizes the decisions made by the Social Insurance Board and child protection officials. The focus is value-based, highlighting the moral failure of state agencies' actions and the resulting violation of children's welfare. The overall stance is strongly oppositional and critical.
2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The political focus centers on infrastructure development, demanding the prioritization of Via Baltica over Rail Baltica, which is widely viewed as a utopian and wasteful project. There is also sharp criticism directed at the monopolistic practices of Estonian telecom companies and the state's failure to regulate the ratio between internet speed and cost. These positions are strongly oppositional to the government's actions and budget cuts, particularly concerning road maintenance, emphasizing citizens' right to quality service.