By Plenary Sessions: Helle-Moonika Helme
Total Sessions: 6
Fully Profiled: 6
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the Riigikogu rules of procedure (the role of the session chair, refusal to answer questions) and a deep dive into the details of international conventions (ILO), referencing specific articles (1, 4, 6). Special emphasis is placed on the ability to analyze the hidden ideological content of draft legislation, referring to them as "Brezhnev packages." Furthermore, they possess knowledge regarding committee discussions (protocols/minutes) and the positions held by other Riigikogu members (Kert Kingo, Minister Pakosta).
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the fields of banking and tax policy, discussing the loan conditions offered by foreign banks and the impact of the bank tax. Attention is also focused on the transposition of European Union regulations (likely CSRD/ESG) and the resulting effect on businesses. Detailed questions are raised regarding the tax exemptions currently applicable to diplomats and the elimination of supervisory periods.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge of the justice sector, particularly regarding the costs of the prison service (dental care, psychological services) and the specific nature of probation officers' work. They also possess knowledge of social affairs, criticizing the financial model of the care reform and pointing to specific nursing home chains owned by their party colleagues. In economic matters, they emphasize the direct impact of tax hikes on corporate bankruptcies and reduced consumption.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the procedures for compiling the state budget, citing National Audit Office data concerning the opaque expenditure (2.4 billion) for 2024 and quoting the coalition agreement requirement for publishing a budget based on parallel cost accounting. They are also aware of the tax optimization strategies employed by large multinational corporations (e.g., in Ireland), and stress the necessity of conducting impact analyses when introducing new taxes.
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
The expertise lies clearly in the areas of child protection and criminal law, particularly concerning the amendments to the Criminal Records Act and the duty of care required of child protection officials. The speaker cites specific sections of the draft legislation and demands a scientific justification for the presumed change in pedophilic interest after a sentence has been served. Furthermore, the speaker is aware of specific child protection cases that have deeply shocked the public.
2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise concerning the strategic importance and financial aspects of infrastructure projects (Via Baltica, Rail Baltica), highlighting specific budget figures and shortfalls (e.g., a 3 billion shortfall by 2030). A detailed analysis of the poor state of Estonian internet services compared to the rest of Europe was also presented, citing monopolism and the necessity of regulation. He/She is aware of the commitments made to the European Union regarding the development of Via Baltica.