Mart Helme

Riigikogu member Mart Helme posed a question to Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding security, focusing primarily on internal security and Estonia’s preparedness against domestic threats. Helme began with a brief discussion of the Saatse Boot issue, clarifying that the lack …

The session addressed the third question posed to Prime Minister Kristen Michal, the topic of which was "A Better Protected Estonia." Riigikogu member Martin Helme (EKRE) questioned the reputation of the Reform Party as a defender of the state, referencing …

The sitting included the first reading of the draft 2026 State Budget Act (737), initiated by the Government of the Republic, which was presented by Minister of Finance Jürgen Ligi. The Minister emphasized that the budget was drafted in anticipation …

The Riigikogu debated the draft act 694 SE, initiated by the Government of the Republic, amending the Motor Vehicle Tax Act, during its first reading. Minister of Finance Jürgen Ligi introduced the bill, the main objective of which is to …

The Riigikogu debated Draft Resolution 650, submitted by the parliamentary group of the Estonian Conservative People's Party (EKRE), which proposed that the Government of the Republic abandon the implementation of the Rail Baltic project in Estonia and withdraw from all …

Member of the Riigikogu Helir-Valdor Seeder submitted an inquiry to Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding Estonia's choices concerning the European Union's ambitious climate goals. Seeder sharply criticized the government's decision to unconditionally support the 90% carbon emissions reduction target set …

The agenda of the Riigikogu session consisted mainly of several Free Microphone sessions, where a wide spectrum of political and social topics was addressed. Criticism was directed primarily at the government's economic and social policies and the principles of the …

The Riigikogu debated an interpellation concerning Latvian red deer in Estonia, submitted by Riigikogu members Arvo Aller, Rain Epler, Rene Kokk, Evelin Poolamets, Helle-Moonika Helme, and Anti Poolamets. The inquiry was introduced by Arvo Aller, who highlighted the concerns of …

The Riigikogu debated an interpellation submitted to Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur regarding the hindering of the development of the defense industry. The inquiry was submitted by several members of the Riigikogu, led by Raimond Kaljulaid. Kaljulaid sharply criticized both …

The first reading of draft law 639, amending the Local Government Council Election Act, initiated by the Conservative People's Party of Estonia, is now under discussion. The presenter was Martin Helme, who stated that the draft concerns a broad order …