Mart Helme
Status: Active
Parliament Seniority: 9 years
Total Speaking Time: 52h 6m
Agenda Items
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First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu (360 OE) on the Amendment of the Riigikogu Resolution "Formation of the Estonian Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe."
2024-01-24 16:0815th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The agenda for the current session included Draft Resolution 360 OE of the Riigikogu, submitted by the Foreign Affairs Committee, which concerned the amendment of the Riigikogu resolution "Formation of the Estonian Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council …
Decisions 2
Security
2024-01-24 14:3915th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Agenda Duration: 7m
Summary
This session focused on security issues, particularly the self-sufficiency of Estonia's defense capability and supply security in the event of a long-term military conflict. Riigikogu member Mart Helme (EKRE) raised the question of Estonia's ability to supply itself locally, ranging …
Decisions 3
Inquiry Concerning the Imposition of the Motor Vehicle Tax (No. 310)
2024-01-22 21:0015th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The Riigikogu debated the replies given by Minister of Finance Mart Võrklaev to interpellation No. 310, submitted by Evelin Poolamets, Anti Poolamets, and Alar Laneman, concerning the establishment of a car tax. The representative of the interpellators, Anti Poolamets (EKRE), …
Decisions 1
Interpellation concerning the underfunding of state infrastructure (No. 334)
2024-01-22 19:3715th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 1m
Summary
The agenda item addressed Interpellation No. 334, submitted by Riigikogu members Helle-Moonika Helme and Kalle Grünthal, concerning the underfunding of state infrastructure. The questioners, representing the opposition (EKRE), sharply criticized the government’s policy, asserting that funding for road maintenance and …
Decisions 1
Interpellation concerning the environmental impact of mandatory building renovation and citizens' ability to pay (No. 123)
2024-01-22 18:1015th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 55m
Summary
The agenda item concerned the interpellation submitted by Riigikogu members Varro Vooglaid and Martin Helme regarding the environmental impact of mandatory building renovation and citizens' affordability. The query was prompted by the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), which …
Decisions 1
Debate on the National Issue of Crucial Importance: "Strong Rural Schools and a Strong School Network"
2024-01-18 12:0315th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 5m
Summary
The Riigikogu debate on the matter of national importance, "Strong Rural Schools and a Strong School Network," focused on the sustainability of the Estonian education system, particularly against the backdrop of demographic changes and the teacher salary crisis. Heljo Pikhof, …
Decisions 1
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Customs Act (350 SE)
2024-01-17 16:1615th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) debated in its first reading draft bill 350 SE, initiated by the Government of the Republic, concerning amendments to the Customs Act. The purpose of the bill is to simplify the inspection of postal shipments and …
Decisions 2
The Bronze Soldier
2024-01-17 14:1515th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Agenda Duration: 2m
Summary
Today’s Riigikogu information hour focused on the sharp confrontation over the fate of the Bronze Soldier monument, a topic raised by Riigikogu member Martin Helme (EKRE) to Prime Minister Kaja Kallas. Helme demanded concrete steps from the government to remove …
Decisions 1
Government Decisions
2024-01-17 14:0115th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Agenda Duration: 2m
Summary
The discussion of the Riigikogu’s first question focused on the government's controversial decisions and security issues. Riina Solman (Isamaa) criticized Prime Minister Kaja Kallas for sending the car tax bill to the Riigikogu despite a lack of consensus within the …
Decisions 1
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Public Prosecutor's Office Act (105 SE)
2024-01-16 13:4415th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The first reading of Draft Act 105, concerning the amendment of the Prosecutor's Office Act and initiated by Riigikogu members Kert Kingo, Varro Vooglaid, and Martin Helme, took place as the third item on the Riigikogu's agenda. The purpose of …