By Plenary Sessions: Helle-Moonika Helme
Total Sessions: 10
Fully Profiled: 10
2024-05-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of state finance (the rise in governance costs) and the financial data of major projects (Rail Baltic), highlighting specific budget overrun figures (from 2.4 billion to 30.7 billion euros). Knowledge of the security sector is also evident, as the speaker criticizes the state of the border guard and Estonia's unpreparedness for a military attack. Claims regarding the detrimental nature of Rail Baltic are supported by referencing an article by Priit Humal.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates detailed awareness of the government's fiscal policy, providing a lengthy list of specific tax increases and excise duties (e.g., the sugar tax, plastic tax, fuel excise). Reference is also made to the growing state budget deficit (from 1.2 billion to 1.7 billion), and alternative funding sources are proposed (reversing the abolition of the tax hump, and cutting bureaucracy).
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The speaker is well-versed in Riigikogu procedures, particularly the handling of interpellations and the delineation of ministerial competence, often challenging the board's decisions. They also demonstrate knowledge concerning specific legislative amendments (Category B driving licenses, mandatory renovation obligations) and social welfare issues (pensions, care homes). Furthermore, they are skilled at linking political decisions directly to the financial costs borne by citizens.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding the regulation of forestry and the limits of European Union competence, emphasizing the provisions of the founding treaty. The criticism is particularly thorough concerning the environmental impact (migratory birds, habitats) and economic sustainability (resource consumption, dumping concrete into the sea) of wind energy projects. Specific terms such as "environmental impact analysis" and "ecosystems" are used.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of demography and migration statistics, citing both the new population forecast and specific inflow and outflow figures from third countries. Economic data (unemployment, bankruptcies, budget deficit) is also used to criticize the government's actions, highlighting the link between the budget deficit and foreign aid.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The presenter demonstrates knowledge regarding the reporting of security institutions (such as the KAPO yearbook) and the use of public registers. The emphasis is on verifying facts and exposing inaccuracies in official narratives, using the incorrect presentation of vehicle ownership as a specific example. The presenter frames themselves as a critical fact-checker on security topics.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the Riigikogu's Rules of Procedure and procedural matters, focusing specifically on requesting the floor, demanding a vote, and asking for a recess. However, substantive expertise in the relevant policy domain (e.g., economics, social affairs) is not evident in the speeches presented.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker demonstrates knowledge concerning the communication expenditures of state institutions, citing specific figures (such as 4.6 million euros for one ministry and Harno's 340,000 euros allocated to green propaganda). Furthermore, authority is stressed regarding issues of constitutional order, with the government's actions being labeled as treason. This expertise is also evident in the criticism directed at education policy (the failure of e-exams) and economic indicators (negative economic growth across Europe).
2024-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in the cultural sector and the specific needs of the Estonian National Opera, citing their long-standing professional engagement with the field and multi-year tenure as a member of the National Opera's council. They address detailed subjects such as the funding mechanisms of the Cultural Endowment (Kultuurkapital), the bureaucracy surrounding heritage protection, and the practical requirements for the extension (rehearsal rooms, stage).
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge of the personnel policy of the Ministry of Education and Research, highlighting the actions of Chancellor Kristi Vinter-Nemvalts and the case involving Rea Raus. Specific figures and projects concerning foreign aid expenditures are also presented (e.g., 700+ million, Ukraine and Moldova projects), supporting the speaker's arguments regarding budget priorities. Comparative examples from other European countries (Sweden, Finland, England) are used to demonstrate the ineffectiveness of integration policy.