By Months: Mart Helme
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
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.