By Plenary Sessions: Helle-Moonika Helme
Total Sessions: 7
Fully Profiled: 7
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise on regional transport issues, criticizing the inefficiency of the government’s "demand-based" and "schedule-based" public transport models in peripheral areas. Furthermore, the speaker possesses a detailed understanding of the bill’s provisions, specifically highlighting convention articles concerning the implementation of social gender in workplace hygiene facilities.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
Demonstrates expertise on the topic of constitutional law and legislative procedures, citing Section 231 of the Penal Code and addressing the issue of the supremacy of annotated commentaries. Is also familiar with the socio-economic problems within the cultural sector, quoting a post by a well-known cultural figure regarding the decline in purchasing power.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the renewable energy draft bill process, referencing the conditions for establishment under an accelerated procedure and the results of the procurement (specifically, the projects going to international firms). Furthermore, awareness of the economic aspect of energy infrastructure is evident, with mention of the necessity for a separate grid and an investment amounting to billions of euros. The citation of the constitution regarding nature and environmental conservation is also a key point.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of demographic processes (migration, aging, and out-migration) and their impact on the "national body," presenting these three factors as death blows. He also possesses a detailed understanding of the Riigikogu's working order and the procedural bottlenecks encountered during the discussion of draft legislation, criticizing the way questions are effectively "tossed in the trash." Furthermore, he is familiar with specific cultural conflicts (the Lihula monument) and the government's actions taken to resolve them.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of corruption and ethics, highlighting specific examples involving ministerial advisors and their family connections (Kätlin Atonen, Evelin Oras). They are familiar with legislative procedures, criticizing the absence of impact assessments and initial drafting intentions for bills concerning the economy. Furthermore, they possess detailed knowledge of the sections of the Family Benefits Act and the regulations governing kindergarten placement fees.
2024-09-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.
The speaker demonstrates a high level of detail regarding the state budget and financial audits (National Audit Office reports), citing specific figures (2.4 billion, 15 million, 13 million). Furthermore, they are familiar with the Ministry of Justice's new proposals (the leasing of prison spaces) and raise detailed economic and logistical questions concerning them, specifically regarding net income and the coverage of upkeep expenses.
2024-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge of education reforms (including the introduction of tuition fees for higher education), agricultural damage compensation, and environmental policy (specifically regarding peat and wetlands/bogs). They are particularly authoritative on the rights and compensation of private forest owners, using specific financial examples (€35,000 versus €3,000) and drawing parallels with nationalization. The speaker also cites specific figures (2.4 billion wasted, 150,000 immigrants).