By Plenary Sessions: Helle-Moonika Helme
Total Sessions: 7
Fully Profiled: 7
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is at the national and international level, addressing the allocation of the state budget and European Union funds. There are no specific local or regional projects.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on Estonian domestic issues (hunting laws, science funding), but the discussion includes significant international and regional comparisons. The speaker specifically asks about the severity of hunting regulations in neighboring countries, given that animals do not recognize state borders. Attempts to cut US science funding are also criticized, even though this is not something Estonia is directly in a position to criticize.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
The primary focus is on national funding schemes and energy policy, which involve billions of euros. Regionally, mention is made of the scandal surrounding the establishment of the Paldiski mine, emphasizing its negative impact on the environment and local communities.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on national and international security issues, particularly concerning the voting rights of Russian and Belarusian citizens in local elections. There is no mention of specific regional projects or communities, although the debate revolves around the right to vote in local government elections.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is directed toward the national economy and business, which government policy has allegedly crippled. The concerns of local residents regarding large wind turbines are also emphasized ("giant turbines instead of our local woods").
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
It focuses on Estonia's national energy policy, highlighting that Estonia is the region with the highest electricity prices in the Baltics. Significant emphasis is placed on international comparison, contrasting the policies of the USA (Trump) and the European Union (Green Deal).
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The focus is international, centered on the influence of US President Donald Trump’s actions and value-based positions on the operations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia. Attention is directed toward the activities of Estonian embassies in their respective host countries.