By Months: Mart Helme
Total Months: 9
Fully Profiled: 9
11.2025
32 Speeches
The cooperation style is supportive towards fellow opposition members, for example, by agreeing to Kalle Grünthal's proposal regarding the interruption of the debate and by making supportive references to Lauri Laats's initiative. He/She also cooperates with other members of parliament and committee representatives (the Legal Affairs Committee, the Security Authorities Surveillance Committee) when obtaining information. There is no cooperation with the government, as he/she views them as a "gang."
10.2025
25 Speeches
Regarding cooperation, support is expressed for a colleague named Helmen, praising her tireless fight on behalf of vulnerable social groups. There are no references to compromises with government partners or cross-party cooperation; instead, Eesti 200 is referred to as the Reform Party's "temporary satellite."
09.2025
49 Speeches
No desire for cooperation is expressed; the style is confrontational and demanding. There is no willingness to compromise, as the government is repeatedly called upon to resign. The only indication of consensus is the appeal to quietly and purposefully increase defense capabilities, rather than "bellowing," and the necessity of consulting with Finland regarding the Ust-Luga pollution threat.
06.2025
33 Speeches
Cooperation is primarily mentioned in connection with opposition partners (e.g., colleagues from Isamaa), with whom they share criticism regarding the government's activities and proposed bills. Instead of seeking compromises with the coalition, emphasis is placed on the opposition needing to sharpen its axes and cut the regime down to the roots. Regarding the government's draft legislation, skepticism is expressed towards merely cosmetic amendments.
05.2025
26 Speeches
The speeches contain no references to cooperation with other factions, focusing instead on exposing and opposing the government's actions. The speaker stresses their role as a representative of the electorate, obligated to stand up against the government's "racket."
04.2025
19 Speeches
The speaker is uncompromising towards the government but actively urges members of the opposition and the coalition's razor-thin majority (especially the Social Democrats and the "aknaalused" [dissidents]) to unite to repeal the car tax. He emphasizes that by joining forces, it is possible to change the coalition's decisions, citing its fragility.
03.2025
61 Speeches
The speaker is unwilling to cooperate or compromise with the governing coalition, which they consider undemocratic and corrupt. Cooperation is visible among the opposition factions (with reference to supporting the stances of other groups), and there is speculation about a possible coalition with Isamaa or the Centre Party, provided the Reform Party makes concessions (for instance, on the car tax).
02.2025
43 Speeches
The speaker has shown no willingness to cooperate with the governing coalition, deeming it corrupt and incompetent. He urged his coalition colleagues to join the motion of no confidence against Michal. In terms of foreign policy, he stresses the necessity of positioning Estonia within the dialogue between Moscow and Washington such that Estonian interests align with the views of the new American administration (Trump).
01.2025
15 Speeches
The speaker sharply criticizes the inter-party "blame game" and calls for cross-party agreements to ensure the country's survival in the new world order. He emphasizes that the Riigikogu must cooperate to compel the government to respond by initiating legislative amendments. However, the general communication style with the government and officials is confrontational and uncompromising.