By Months: Mart Helme
Total Months: 19
Fully Profiled: 19
10.2025
11 Speeches
The data is limited to speeches delivered in the parliamentary chamber on a single date (06.10.2025) concerning the bill's proceedings. Mention is also made of listening to the news on the radio while driving, which indicates daily media contact.
09.2025
46 Speeches
The speaker was active during the September sessions of the Riigikogu, submitting questions and responding to interpellations on several days (08.09, 10.09, 15.09, 24.09). The addresses were closely tied to topical events, such as drone incidents, the government’s actions regarding African swine fever, and international political statements (e.g., Donald Trump at the UN). There were also references to personal experiences (waiting for knee surgery) and media sources (Uued Uudised, and articles by Madis Veskimäe).
06.2025
33 Speeches
The speaker was highly active in the Riigikogu during the first half of June, appearing repeatedly in information hours, no-confidence debates, and discussions on draft legislation. This pattern of activity demonstrates a strong focus on parliamentary work and the continuous challenging of the government. The speeches were concentrated within a short period (04.06–18.06).
05.2025
26 Speeches
All speeches were delivered in the Riigikogu (either during the information hour or during debates on draft legislation) across four separate days in May, which points to active involvement in parliamentary work. Also mentioned is a recent visit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and participation in a meeting of the Cultural Affairs Committee.
04.2025
19 Speeches
The speaker was highly active in April, making appearances in the Riigikogu on multiple days (April 7, 8, 9, 16, 21, 23, 24). He/She referred to his/her activities traveling around rural areas to gauge public sentiment regarding tax hikes. His/Her presentations focused on interpellations, discussions of draft legislation, and procedural matters.
03.2025
61 Speeches
The speaker was highly active in the Riigikogu in March 2025, participating intensely in debates and information sessions on almost every sitting day (March 10, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26). He reacts quickly to current events, media coverage (Postimees), and government draft legislation. The politician referenced his previous roles as chairman of the special committee against corruption and as ambassador to Moscow.
02.2025
43 Speeches
The speaker was active in the Riigikogu, delivering speeches on several sitting days (February 12, 19, 25, 26/27), primarily during debates concerning motions of no confidence and draft legislation. He/She referenced previous service as Minister of the Interior, a member of the National Defence Committee, and Ambassador to Moscow, utilizing this experience to bolster his/her arguments. He/She also actively participated in criticizing the Riigikogu’s rules of procedure and the decisions made by the Board.
01.2025
15 Speeches
The speaker was active in January, appearing at Riigikogu sessions on five days (January 14, 15, 21, 22, and 27). He/She actively participated in the rounds of questions and formal inquiries, focusing on the topics of security, energy, state transparency, and agriculture. He/She referenced previous working lunches held with agricultural producers and working group analyses concerning helicopter capability.
12.2024
18 Speeches
The speaker is highly active in the Riigikogu chamber at the beginning of December, appearing on several consecutive sitting days during debates on both interpellations and draft legislation. Their pattern of activity centers on sharply criticizing the government’s actions and proposed bills (concerning missions, the social sector, and the economy), as well as directing pointed questions to ministers (specifically Pevkur) regarding security issues.
11.2024
33 Speeches
The speaker is highly active during Riigikogu sessions, repeatedly submitting questions and comments on numerous topics over a short period (in November). He participates intensely in the information hours, utilizing them as a platform for broad attacks on the government and demanding accountability. He references his prior experience as Minister of the Interior and as a participant in the negotiations concerning the withdrawal of Russian forces.
10.2024
50 Speeches
The speaker is highly active in the Riigikogu, participating intensively in sessions and information hours (on the six analyzed dates). The pattern of activity demonstrates continuous questioning of ministers and highlighting procedural violations. Furthermore, interpellations are submitted and draft legislation is supported (specifically regarding the Population Committee). All public appearances are strictly related to parliamentary work; there are no references to events occurring outside the Riigikogu.
09.2024
37 Speeches
The speaker is highly active in Riigikogu sessions, participating intensively in interpellations, information hours, and debates on draft legislation, addressing a broad range of issues. They frequently raise procedural questions, demanding that the Presidium and ministers enforce order and provide specific answers to the questions posed. They speak on multiple days each week, indicating a high level of engagement in parliamentary work.
07.2024
18 Speeches
The speaker was active in the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) throughout July (July 15, 22, 29), participating in the questioning of government members and committee chairs, as well as in procedural debates. This pattern of activity has focused on sharp criticism of the government’s actions and new ministerial candidates, including support for filing a motion of no confidence.
06.2024
6 Speeches
The speaker actively participated in Riigikogu sessions, delivering speeches on June 3rd, 5th, and 12th, which suggests a high level of engagement in parliamentary debates. This pattern of activity encompasses both substantive debate and the direct questioning of high-ranking officials (such as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court), as well as the scrutiny of procedural details (like committee votes).
05.2024
19 Speeches
The speaker was highly active in the Riigikogu sessions in May 2024, repeatedly submitting inquiries and procedural questions to several ministers (the Ministers of Education, Interior, and Social Protection, and the Prime Minister). He speaks frequently, especially toward the end of the month, focusing on both social and economic issues, as well as documenting procedural violations.
04.2024
51 Speeches
The speaker is highly active in Riigikogu sessions, repeatedly submitting interpellations and questions to the Prime Minister and ministers during information hours. This pattern of activity is characterized by continuous procedural protest against the Bureau's actions, including protests against voting results and the faction's walkout from the session on April 17th. Also mentioned is their participation as an official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the negotiations concerning the withdrawal of Russian troops in the 1990s.
03.2024
66 Speeches
The speaker is highly active during Riigikogu sessions, participating intensively in information hours and responding to interpellations almost every observed session day. This pattern of activity is directed toward the direct criticism of the government and ministers and challenging their responses. A meeting with a neighbor in the countryside is mentioned, but the focus is predominantly on parliamentary work and commenting on media news.
02.2024
52 Speeches
The politician was highly active in February, speaking at Riigikogu sessions almost every session day (February 5, 7, 12, 14, 15, 19, 21). His appearances primarily involved questions, interpellations (formal inquiries), and presentations or rebuttals concerning draft legislation, focusing on criticizing the government's actions and engaging in procedural disputes. He also mentioned faction meetings and personal meetings with businesspeople to highlight the worsening economic environment.
01.2024
74 Speeches
The speeches are frequent, primarily focusing on responding to the Riigikogu's information sessions and interpellations, indicating active engagement in parliamentary duties. He mentions his recent absence due to an operation but immediately pivots back to criticizing the government. Attention is drawn to both domestic and foreign policy developments (the elections in Taiwan, Bild articles concerning the threat of war).