Mart Helme
Status: Active
Parliament Seniority: 9 years
Total Speaking Time: 55h 57m
Agenda Items
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First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Proposal to the Government of the Republic to initiate proceedings in the European Union to invalidate the obligation to prepare sustainability reports" (601 OE)
2025-05-21 17:58Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Agenda Duration: 7m
Summary
The agenda item concerned discussion of draft Resolution 601 of the Riigikogu submitted by the Isamaa faction, proposing that the Republic of Estonia initiate proceedings in the European Union to invalidate the obligation to prepare sustainability reports. Presenter Urmas Reinsalu …
Decisions 2
State Defence Readiness
2025-05-21 16:0115th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.
Agenda Duration: 2m
Summary
The present question discussed Estonia’s readiness for national defence and focused on the attempt referred to as a failed operation involving a Jaguar tank. On one hand, questions were raised regarding the relocation and control procedures, and the functioning of …
Decisions 1
Inquiry regarding labor productivity, Estonia's competitiveness, and cheap labor (no. 742)
2025-05-19 20:4815th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The Riigikogu discussed Minister of Economic Affairs and Industry Erkki Keldo’s responses to Riigikogu members Jaak Valge and Leo Kunnase’s interpellation no. 742 concerning labor productivity, Estonia’s competitiveness, and cheap labor. The interpellation’s representative, Jaak Valge, sharply criticized the government's …
Decisions 1
Inquiry Regarding the Security of the Southeastern Border Region of Estonia (No. 729)
2025-05-19 18:2415th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Agenda Duration: 16m
Summary
The first agenda item addressed the inquiry presented by Rain Epler (and associates) regarding the security of the southeastern border area. Parliament heard from Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, who provided answers and clarifications concerning plans to strengthen border zone security …
Decisions 1
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu concerning the appointment of members of the Estonian National Broadcasting Council from recognised experts in the field of activity of the Estonian National Broadcasting. (643 OE)
2025-05-14 20:0515th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 5m
Summary
As the sixth item on the Riigikogu’s agenda, the Riigikogu considered the draft resolution 643 of the Culture Committee, for its first reading, aimed at appointing two new, nationally recognized expert members to the Estonian Public Broadcasting (ERR) supervisory board. …
Decisions 1
Reconsideration of the Act Amending the Act on Churches and Religious Communities (570 UA), Not Proclaimed by the President of the Republic
2025-05-14 18:1215th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 1m
Summary
The fourth agenda item concerned the bill amending the Law on Churches and Religious Congregations [re-examination], which had been returned to the Riigikogu by the President. The presiding officers explained the procedure: first, a presentation by the representative of the …
Decisions 1
Ando Kiviberg
Second reading of the draft law amending the Electricity Market Act (556 SE)
2025-05-07 20:4115th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 40m
Summary
This agenda item concerns the draft act amending the Electricity Market Act, Bill No. 556, for its second reading before the Riigikogu. The draft centers around several issues of technological neutrality, financing of grid developments, and connection infrastructure, affecting both …
Decisions 1
Security
2025-05-07 16:0415th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
Agenda Duration: 5m
Summary
Today's discussion focused on security programs and Estonia’s role in international operations, particularly within the context of what is happening in Ukraine. The question of what country could serve as the framework nation (the country under whose authority Estonian units …
Decisions 1
The expansion of bureaucracy and the competitiveness of the economy
2025-05-07 15:0115th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
Today, a question was presented to Prime Minister Kaja Kallas in the Riigikogu concerning the expansion of bureaucracy and the competitiveness of the economy. The questioner, Riigikogu member Jaanus Karilaid, highlighted two main concerns: first, the growth of norms and …