Mart Helme
Status: Active
Parliament Seniority: 9 years
Total Speaking Time: 55h 57m
Agenda Items
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Inquiry regarding the third year of record-low birth rates in Estonia (no. 703)
2025-03-17 17:1815th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The first agenda item reflected a declining birth rate for three consecutive years and the ensuing inquiries presented by Riina Solman, Priit Sibul, Aivar Koka, and Urmas Reinsalu. The questions concerned the nature of the birth crisis, its impact on …
Decisions 1
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to assess the risks associated with modified mRNA COVID-19 vaccines" (557 OE)
2025-03-13 12:0115th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 21m
Summary
The agenda concerns the review of the first reading of draft resolution 557, submitted by the Conservative People's Party fraction of the Riigikogu, which aims to establish a Riigikogu investigative committee to assess the risks associated with modified mRNA COVID-19 …
Decisions 1
Draft law amending the Rules of Procedure Act of the Riigikogu (552 SE) – first reading
2025-03-12 16:3115th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
Agenda Duration: 15m
Summary
The third agenda item concerned the draft law amending the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure Act, first reading 552. The draft was initiated by Rain Epler, Kert Kingo, and Arvo Aller, and the presentation was given by Kert Kingo. The purpose …
Decisions 1
The situation in the country
2025-03-12 14:01The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
Agenda Duration: 2m
Summary
In the first question, the discussion revolved around the situation in the country and the impact of tax system changes on the coalition and society. Helle-Moonika Helme presented a critical overview, highlighting tax amendments and their effects on different social …
Decisions 1
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu “Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the circumstances related to the termination of Nordica’s activities” (543 OE)
2025-03-10 17:1015th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 5m
Summary
The main item on the agenda was the first reading of draft resolution 543 of the Riigikogu, aimed at establishing a Riigikogu investigative commission to examine the circumstances surrounding the termination of Nordica. The proposal is submitted by the fraction …
Decisions 1
A written request from 21 members of the Riigikogu expressing a vote of no confidence in Climate Minister Yoko Alender.
2025-02-27 12:5115th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 36m
Summary
The Riigikogu debated the submitted written motion of no confidence against Climate Minister Yoko Alender. The names of the initiators of the motion of no confidence included Martin Helme and parties representing a far broader constituency than his own, and …
Decisions 1
Draft law amending the Hunting Act (567 SE) – First Reading
2025-02-26 16:0615th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 30m
Summary
This agenda item concerned the first reading of draft law no. 567 amending the Hunting Act. The draft was submitted by Rain Epler, Arvo Aller, Mart Helme, Varro Vooglaiu, and Rene Kok, and the presentation was delivered from the Riigikogu …
Decisions 1
Other questions
2025-02-26 15:4915th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The information session continued with an additional question posed by colleague Mart Helme (k2Jg87FGsDs) to Prime Minister Michal. Helme raised a significant defense policy dilemma, asking whether Estonia and Europe can realistically fulfill two major tasks simultaneously: continue assisting Ukraine …
Decisions 1
Security
2025-02-26 15:3515th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
Agenda Duration: 6m
Summary
Eight questions in the Riigikogu addressed security-related topics, focusing on the continuation of aid to Ukraine and the role of Estonia and the European Union in that context. Mart Helme presented a series of critical and thorough observations: alternative approaches, …
Decisions 1
The situation in the country.
2025-02-26 14:1515th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The discussion focused on a scheme for distributing 2.6 billion euros from state funds to wind energy companies and the related questions of transparency, conflicts of interest, and credibility. Critics claimed that the distribution of funds occurred within a narrow …