By Months: Mart Helme
Total Months: 19
Fully Profiled: 19
10.2025
11 Speeches
The primary legislative focus is the opposition to the current bill (likely concerning car tax relief). The speaker is on the opposing side, criticizing both the substance and the procedure of the draft legislation, particularly regarding the taxpayer refund process, which leaves the funds in the Tax Authority's account.
09.2025
46 Speeches
The legislative focus is centered on opposing government bills (such as Rail Baltic) and highlighting deficiencies in existing legislation (for example, residency restrictions in local elections). It demands that the government develop emergency measures and financial aid packages to resolve the agricultural crisis. Furthermore, it sharply criticizes the government's failure to ensure the utilization of funds allocated for developing defense capabilities.
06.2025
33 Speeches
The legislative focus is on opposing government bills (the prisoner agreement, waste sorting) and institutional reform. There is a demand for the liquidation of the ERJK (Political Parties Financing Surveillance Committee) and the transfer of its functions to the National Audit Office. Legislative intervention is also demanded to restore civilian control over power structures (the ANTS system) and to rectify the shortcomings of e-elections in accordance with the OSCE report.
05.2025
26 Speeches
The speaker is a strong opponent of several government bills, including legislation concerning canonical subordination, fearing its overly broad interpretative potential (such as the banning of the Catholic Church). He acts as a challenger, exposing the "rackets" being pushed through by the government and the appointment of propagandists loyal to the Reform Party to various boards and councils. He also refers to voting against the "irrational" gender-related bill and proposes launching a campaign to take Estonia out of the European Union.
04.2025
19 Speeches
The speaker is primarily an opponent, demanding the repeal of the car tax bill and the termination of the second reading of the bill on reporting sanctions evasion (the informer network). He/She supports the complete cessation of e-voting and the transition to paper ballots, and demands the establishment of civilian oversight over the special services.
03.2025
61 Speeches
The speaker is an active opponent of proposed legislation, especially laws that increase immigration and surveillance (e.g., the "informer law"). He supports proposals to investigate corruption (such as forming a commission regarding the Nordica case) and to abolish certain taxes (the security tax). He stresses the necessity of restoring a militarized border guard and closing the eastern border.
02.2025
43 Speeches
The speaker is primarily in the role of an opponent, sharply criticizing bills concerning church law and electoral restrictions, calling them unconstitutional "botched jobs." He supports the bill on compensating for damage caused by predators and demands the political will necessary to implement long-term security projects (such as a border guard vessel and an underwater surveillance system). He criticizes the government for establishing arbitrary power in the interpretation of both the constitution and the rules of procedure.
01.2025
15 Speeches
The legislative focus is centered on enhancing national transparency, necessitating legal amendments to disclose officials' expenses and information designated "for official use." He/She supports initiatives that mandate the government to respond and present legislative changes when parliamentary factions (Riigikogu) raise concerns. Furthermore, he/she demands concrete decisions regarding the modernization of the helicopter fleet and the enhancement of maritime capabilities.
12.2024
18 Speeches
The speaker is primarily opposed to the proposed bills, focusing on three main issues: the draft law on international missions (486 OE), demanding its redrafting because it refers to active conflict zones as "post-conflict"; the bill concerning child protection, which he views as a mechanism for the rehabilitation of pedophiles; and increases in excise duties. He calls for greater legal clarity and the inclusion of competing viewpoints in the legislative process.
11.2024
33 Speeches
The speaker's focus is primarily on opposing bills initiated by the government. They are a strong opponent of the state budget, labeling it corrupt, and oppose enshrining voting rights for non-citizens in the constitution. As an alternative, they propose limiting suffrage exclusively to Estonian citizens. Furthermore, they support bills aimed at protecting life (restricting abortion).
10.2024
50 Speeches
The legislative focus centers on rejecting and criticizing the draft state budget presented by the government, labeling it "foolish." There is strong support for establishing a special committee to address the population crisis, emphasizing the necessity of scientific analysis and the development of long-term policy. Detailed technical questions are also being raised regarding the reform of detention facilities and environmental assessments.
09.2024
37 Speeches
The legislative focus is on opposing government bills, particularly those related to energy policy and the restriction of property rights. It supports the bill concerning the relocation of the embassy to Jerusalem. A key theme is also demanding strict adherence to legislative procedures and the constitution, criticizing the loose interpretation of laws and the prioritization of commentaries over the statutes themselves.
07.2024
18 Speeches
The primary focus is on opposing the motor vehicle tax draft bill, emphasizing its unconstitutionality and demanding an expert assessment from the Supreme Court. The question was also raised whether the deliberate pushing through of a constitutionally non-compliant bill in the Riigikogu is punishable. Additionally, there was participation in initiating a motion of no confidence against the new ministerial candidate, Vladimir Svet.
06.2024
6 Speeches
The legislative focus centers on the fierce opposition to the proposed car tax bill—which opponents are trying to halt—and the challenging of the legality of e-elections before the Supreme Court. The speaker is a vocal critic of the government's legislative actions, demanding procedural transparency and specifically inquiring about the results of committee votes.
05.2024
19 Speeches
The main priorities involve overseeing government activities and insisting on adherence to procedural rules, with the promise to denounce any unlawfully processed bills should there be a change in power. They are demanding that energy project legislation clearly define costs and revenues, and they criticize budget drafts as an expression of "chaos."
04.2024
51 Speeches
The legislative focus is currently aimed at challenging the constitutionality of e-elections and tightening related regulations, as the current system is deemed illegitimate and uncontrollable. A significant priority is also the revocation of voting rights for third-country nationals in local elections. Furthermore, there is a demand for a political decision to cease the use of the aggressor state's language (Russian) on the websites of state institutions.
03.2024
66 Speeches
The main legislative priorities are reforming or abolishing the e-voting system, citing constitutional violations and suspicion of fraud. Also in focus is the abolition of expense allowances for Riigikogu members and the restriction of voting rights for third-country nationals in local elections. There is a demand for the establishment of legal clarity in the fight against corruption, particularly concerning the political bias of the Prosecutor's Office.
02.2024
52 Speeches
The main priorities are related to reversing the government's tax policy (draft bills for changes to VAT and income tax) and stopping violations of the Riigikogu's rules of procedure. It supports the draft bill aimed at strengthening the position of national sciences and the Estonian language in higher education, in order to prevent the dilution of the national university. It also supports the initiative to bring the arbitrariness of the prosecutor's office under control and to establish an air ambulance service. It has submitted an inquiry regarding the impact of the car tax within the administrative area of the Minister of Culture.
01.2024
74 Speeches
Focuses on criticizing government decisions and parliamentary inquiries (tax hikes, Rail Baltic, defense capability, education reform). Demands concrete legislative steps, such as withdrawing from the Ottawa Convention and restricting the rights of citizens of the aggressor state. Accuses the prosecutor’s office of being used as a political instrument, referencing the Slava Ukraini and Kert Kingo cases.