By Plenary Sessions: Helle-Moonika Helme

Total Sessions: 7

Fully Profiled: 7

2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the distinctions among political accountability, oversight, and legal procedures (misdemeanor and criminal proceedings) when comparing cases initiated against politicians. They are well versed in the dynamics of political scandals and institutional resistance, referencing "the empire's counterstrike."
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of social policy, specifically concerning family benefits, the necessity of increasing the birth rate, and the rising cost of childcare services. Problems related to the accessibility and cost of these services are highlighted, referencing media reports regarding parents' concerns.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the rising costs of social services, particularly childcare services, and possesses specific data regarding job offers mediated by the Unemployment Insurance Fund (Töötukassa) directed towards Russia. Furthermore, the speaker is familiar with the objectives of the proposed car tax bill and the justifications presented by the government (e.g., 3% of car owners giving up their vehicles). Detailed procedural criticism is also presented concerning the relevance of the Prime Minister's responses to the topic at hand.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of energy policy and economics, using terms such as "market distortion" and "CO2 price," and referencing the positions held by Kaarel Ots, the head of the Tallinn Stock Exchange. Separate emphasis is placed on the environmental damage accompanying the construction of wind farms (deforestation, concrete foundations, and harm to birds). The speaker is also aware of the opinions of constitutional law experts regarding the draft legislation.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of energy and financial accounting, citing specific figures (around 360 million) and percentages (the 42% CO2 price). Emphasis is placed on the crucial role of oil shale energy in guaranteeing security of supply, and renewable energy is criticized, being labeled as "pseudoscience." Technical terms such as "accounting trick" and "market distortion" are employed.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in education policy (the standard of rural schools, the impact of their closure) and the energy sector, particularly regarding the economic viability of renewables and their global environmental impact. Economic and technical terms, such as "market distortion," are employed, and reference is made to the role of CO2 in plant nutrition, while presenting detailed objections to the preferential development of renewable energy.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the Constitution, referencing the provisions of § 56 (supreme power of the people) and § 26 (inviolability of private life) to bolster their opposition to the car tax and state intervention. The argumentation utilizes specific public opinion survey data from the Institute for Societal Studies (showing 76% opposition to the car tax). Public sector jobs and their effect on the economy are also topics of discussion.