By Months: Mart Helme
Total Months: 9
Fully Profiled: 9
11.2025
32 Speeches
The legislative focus is centered on procedural correctness and transparency, demanding the suspension of debate on sensitive bills (foreign prisoners) due to the absence of necessary security documentation. He/She supports social welfare bills aimed at easing the plight of the elderly, but criticizes them as merely "sticking a band-aid on a wound."
10.2025
25 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
49 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.