Mart Helme

Mart Helme

Email: mart.helme@riigikogu.ee

Phone: +372 6316497

Gender: MALE

Status: Active

Parliament Seniority: 9 years

Total Speaking Time: 52h 6m

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Agenda Items

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12 speeches
Agenda Duration: 51m
Summary

The focus of the agenda was the motion of no confidence against Social Minister Karmen Joller, submitted in writing on behalf of the initiators of the motion. During the recorded proceedings, Martin Helme was given the floor for a statement, …

Decisions 1
Collective
The Riigikogu did not express a vote of no confidence in Social …
Security
2025-09-10 16:52
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
4 speeches
Agenda Duration: 3m
Summary

The information session addressed security issues and, primarily, the progress of development along the eastern border. The discussion began with the fact that the ninth question was submitted by Jaanus Karilaid, but he was unable to ask it today, and …

Decisions 1
Collective
No decisions were adopted during the information session.
The situation in the country.
2025-09-10 15:44
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
5 speeches
Agenda Duration: 3m
Summary

The discussion of four questions regarding the state's situation focused primarily on security, the country’s defense capability, and government funding. Key themes included the impact of the war on society, the role of media and political rhetoric in generating fears, …

Decisions 1
Collective
No decisions were made.
Situation in National Defence
2025-09-10 15:01
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
8 speeches
Agenda Duration: 3m
Summary

Riigikogu member Martin Helme submitted an interpellation to Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding the state of national defense, focusing on recent drone incidents and the management of defense expenditures. Helme accused the government of deliberately misleading the public regarding Estonia's …

Decisions 1
Collective
No decisions were made
Inquiry Regarding Changes to 2025 Beekeeping Support for Small Beekeepers (no. 761)
2025-09-08 19:41
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
1 speeches
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary

The inquiry concerns changes to the 2025 beekeeping subsidy and their impact on small-scale beekeepers. Involved were Evelin Poolamets, Rene Koka, Siim Pohlak, Martin Helme, Mart Helme, Anti Poolametsa, and Arvo Aller; the inquiry was submitted on April 23, 2025, …

Decisions 1
Collective
No legal decisions were made within the framework of this agenda; it …
Chair implementation
2025-09-04 12:58
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
21 speeches
Agenda Duration: 8h 7m
Summary

The Riigikogu work year began with the new calendar year, characterized by an exceptionally tight and intense work schedule that spanned several sessions. The sittings were accompanied by constant procedural disputes, especially during the confirmation of agendas, as the opposition …

Decisions 5
Collective
The agenda was confirmed repeatedly, notwithstanding numerous withdrawals and challenges (e.g., by …
Collective
The bills initiated by the Government of the Republic (including the Draft …
Collective
The Riigikogu's work schedule was changed several times; for example, during the …
Collective
Several motions of no confidence were filed with the Government of the …
Collective
The Board of the Riigikogu decided at its sitting on February 14th …
Security
2025-06-18 16:36
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
2 speeches
Agenda Duration: 4m
Summary

Eight questions addressed Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and referred to the OSCE ODIHR report on e-elections. Mart Helme posed a critical and very thorough question, expressing a desire to include the opposition, hesitant, and critical groups at a round table …

Decisions 1
Collective
No decisions were made. (Following the discussion: the election commission will review …
Economy
2025-06-18 15:40
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
1 speeches
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary

The fourth question addressed economics and the strengthening of Estonia's competitiveness to Prime Minister Kaja Kallas. Member of the Riigikogu Arvo Aller posed the question of how and whether Estonia can learn from the examples of Latvia and Lithuania, and …

Decisions 1
Collective
Decisions were not made.
5 speeches
Agenda Duration: 2m
Summary

The agenda item was the first reading of Bill 657 on the amendment of the Waste Act and related amendments to other acts, initiated by the Government of the Republic, which was introduced by Infrastructure Minister Kuldar Leis. The bill, …

Decisions 3
Collective
The proposal by the Estonian Centre Party faction and the Isamaa faction …
Collective
The first reading of Bill 657 was concluded.
Collective
The deadline for the submission of amendments was set for July 2, …
Summary

During the Riigikogu session, discussion centered on the written motion submitted by the opposition parties (EKRE, Isamaa, Center Party, SDE) to express no confidence in the Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs, Liisa-Ly Pakosta. The motion of no confidence focused …

Decisions 1
Collective
The motion of no confidence against Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs …