By Plenary Sessions: Helle-Moonika Helme
Total Sessions: 10
Fully Profiled: 10
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly value-based, focusing on the defense of the Estonian nation-state and restricting suffrage exclusively to Estonian citizens. The speaker vehemently opposes granting voting rights to individuals with undetermined citizenship, viewing this as the defilement of the constitution, a security threat, and the destruction of children's future. The stance is resolute and uncompromising, emphasizing the constitutional status of the nation-state.
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
The political stance is strongly oppositional to the Reform Party government, accusing it of being detached from reality (Brezhnev-era rhetoric) and causing the economic recession. The main issues are opposition to the dubious handling of the country's natural resources (phosphorite) and concern over the corruption risk associated with major projects (Rail Baltic, Nordica). The political framing is heavily focused on the government's poor economic performance and ethical deficiencies.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The political position is heavily focused on criticizing the state budget, stressing the necessity of funding national security and halting the expensive green transition. Strong opposition is also directed at the financing of certain social advocacy organizations. The framing is primarily performance-based, accusing the government (the Reform Party) of previously underfunding national defense and currently engaging in panic spending.
2024-11-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political position is contradictory: they support the reduction of bureaucracy, but strongly oppose the ideological infantilism, the climate hoax, and the fearmongering embedded in the draft legislation. The criticism targets a value-based framework that prioritizes supporting rural life and preventing forced relocation, thereby contrasting sharply with the government’s tax policy.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly value-based, focusing on ending state funding for elective abortions, which are deemed unethical and unconstitutional. The speaker sharply criticizes the state's priorities, especially the funding of abortion during a period of austerity, and stresses the necessity of moving toward a new ethical paradigm in the 21st century. They accuse the state of impoverishing families (by taking away benefits and insurance) and subsequently offering abortion as a solution.
2024-11-07
15th Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The political focus is heavily directed towards the livelihood and well-being of the Estonian people during times of crisis, emphasizing a value-based approach. The speaker firmly supports lowering the VAT on foodstuffs and sharply opposes the government's tax policy and expensive ideological projects such as Rail Baltic and the green transition. The government's actions are described as merely observing people's suffering and consciously making their lives more difficult. The stance is strongly oppositional and results-oriented.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political platform is strongly focused on supporting the repeal of the recently enacted car tax law (the motor vehicle tax). Beyond opposing the tax burden, the security aspect is highlighted, specifically raising the question of why vehicles subject to requisition during a state of war were not exempted from the tax. The underlying framework is both policy-driven and value-based, centered on criticizing the government for its failures and unethical conduct.
2024-11-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing
The political stance is strongly value-based, demanding that voting rights in local elections be granted only to Estonian citizens—a position referred to as the "pure solution." The speaker opposes the government's proposal, which would retain voting rights for holders of the gray passport, labeling this as maintaining an electoral base composed of disloyal individuals. Furthermore, the education reform is criticized for failing to consider the socio-economic dimension of rural and island environments.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The political position is strongly opposed to the current green transition policy implemented by the European Union and the Estonian government, labeling the 2030 target as unrealistic and "madness." The criticism targets value-based ideological policies that, they claim, result in a loss of economic competitiveness and the impoverishment of the population. Furthermore, the speaker defends Hungary against what they see as unfair persecution by other EU member states and sharply criticizes the actions of Prime Minister Kaja Kallas.
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly value-based, linking the drug problem to government actions that dismantle the family and undermine the mental health of young people. The most striking themes are the restoration of "normal family life" and ensuring economic security for families. This stance is strongly opposed to the government's social policy, especially concerning gender identity and the creation of climate anxiety.