By Months: Mart Helme
Total Months: 9
Fully Profiled: 9
11.2025
32 Speeches
Patterns of activity are confined to appearances during the plenary sessions of the Riigikogu, where he/she actively participates both in procedural matters concerning the agenda and in debates on draft legislation. He/she submits questions to rapporteurs as well as procedural motions to interrupt the debates. There are no references to events or travel outside of parliament.
10.2025
25 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
49 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.