By Months: Mart Helme
Total Months: 19
Fully Profiled: 19
10.2025
11 Speeches
The focus is predominantly national, covering the Estonian state, economy, and security. Geographical references (Tallinn, Narva) only appear within an illustrative anecdote about a taxi driver. On the international front, the Kremlin and Putin are mentioned regarding how the government’s actions benefit the enemy, while Angela Merkel is referenced in the context of criticizing Kaja Kallas.
09.2025
46 Speeches
The focus is heavily on domestic priorities, especially rural areas and agriculture, emphasizing the importance of food security. Specific regional interests include Pärnu (running in local elections) and the security and development of the eastern border. The issue of the Ust-Luga pollution threat, which would affect Estonia’s immediate vicinity, is also being raised. Furthermore, there is a demand to prioritize domestic infrastructure (Via Baltica, Tartu Highway, Saaremaa permanent link) over Rail Baltica.
06.2025
33 Speeches
The focus is broad, encompassing both domestic issues (food security, e-elections) and international topics (Israel/Palestine, Swedish prisoners, Central Asian immigration). Local issues (Vinni rural municipality, wind farms, waste sorting) are highlighted as examples of the government overriding the concerns of local people. The Baltic states' evacuation agreement (Vilnius) is also mentioned.
05.2025
26 Speeches
A strong focus is placed on the border areas of Southern Estonia, emphasizing the need to invest in housing stock and social guarantees to prevent population decline and ensure a security buffer. Pärnu is also mentioned in the context of childhood memories, as is the construction of the four-lane section of the Tartu highway toward Mäo.
04.2025
19 Speeches
The speaker primarily focuses on national and international issues, such as Chinese espionage and the threat of a global financial system collapse. His regional focus is limited to the observation that the vehicle tax is particularly unpopular in the rural areas where he himself travels. He also mentions the specific location of a Chinese intelligence center near the Tallinn Central Market.
03.2025
61 Speeches
The speaker’s focus is strongly national and international. At the national level, emphasis is placed on the survival of the Estonian nation-state, the language issue, and the lack of regional policy, which has led to the depopulation of the country. Internationally, the colonial influence of the European Union (energy, bureaucracy) is criticized, support is expressed for US President Donald Trump, and the closure of the Estonian-Russian border is also demanded.
02.2025
43 Speeches
The focus is primarily on national security and international relations (the US, Russia, Ukraine, NATO). Domestically, emphasis is placed on the security risks in Ida-Virumaa related to the banning of the Russian Orthodox Church, and the vulnerability of Southern Estonia due to inadequate infrastructure. The necessity of protecting Baltic Sea infrastructure is also mentioned.
01.2025
15 Speeches
The focus is primarily on domestic issues (Estonian state secrecy/classification, energy security) and international security matters (NATO, Intermarium, US policy). He raises specific concerns regarding the competitiveness of Estonian agricultural producers (specifically pig farmers) and the future outlook for their investments. The text also mentions the Paldiski mooring quays and the deficit in maritime capabilities for cable security compared to Sweden and Finland.
12.2024
18 Speeches
The speaker's focus is primarily on national and international topics, but he/she introduces a regional security concern by asking the Ministry of the Interior about the potential evacuation of residents from Ida-Virumaa and Southern Estonia to Läänemaa. He/She refers to having a second residence in Läänemaa and having communicated with representatives of local municipalities and the Defence League, emphasizing their concern regarding logistics and accommodation.
11.2024
33 Speeches
The regional focus is directed towards the problems facing counties and rural life, particularly concerning the accessibility of education and healthcare. He/She emphasizes the need to preserve manor schools as local centers and criticizes the collapse of the medical system in county hospitals. Additionally, he/she addresses major infrastructure problems (the Tallinn-Tartu highway) and compares Estonia with other countries (Latvia, Finland, even Uzbekistan).
10.2024
50 Speeches
The primary focus is on national and international issues (Ukraine, foreign prisoners, demography). Local or regional emphasis is minimal, with Saaremaa and Hiiumaa being mentioned only in relation to the reform of detention cells. The incidents at Sinimäed and Lihula are utilized as examples to illustrate a pattern of police abuse of power.
09.2024
37 Speeches
The regional focus includes specific Estonian areas such as Läänemaa, Matsalu Bay (agricultural issues), Tootsi (a peat industry complex and a depressed settlement), and Tallinn’s traffic problems. At the same time, there is a very strong international focus, particularly on relations concerning the Middle East (Israel/Palestine) and the United States, criticizing the inconsistency of Estonian foreign policy.
07.2024
18 Speeches
Emphasis is placed on the negative impact of the car tax on regional communities and islands, citing the residents of Kihnu, whose lives are difficult, as an example. Additionally, the focus is broadened to the national level (the Estonian nation-state) and international topics, such as the status of Crimea and explaining Putin's crimes to the voters.
06.2024
6 Speeches
The focus is exclusively on national issues, such as the car tax, constitutional rights, e-elections, and the management of state finances. Specific regional or local problems are not reflected in the speeches.
05.2024
19 Speeches
The focus is on Estonia's domestic problems, particularly the preservation of the education network in rural areas (Metsküla School). The development of the state border and security are also addressed. In the context of foreign policy, there is criticism regarding the allocation of funds to development aid (Kenya, Afghanistan) at the expense of domestic needs.
04.2024
51 Speeches
The focus is primarily national and international, addressing the survival of the Estonian people, European values, and the war in Ukraine. Regional references are limited to criticizing the corrupt formation of the Tallinn city government and examples of the cost of living in county centers (Saaremaa, Haapsalu) within the context of the median wage. Concern regarding immigration coming from Slavic territories is also mentioned.
03.2024
66 Speeches
A strong regional focus is placed on the depopulation of rural areas, citing the closure of rural schools (Metsküla School) and agricultural businesses as examples. The issues facing local municipalities (Tallinn, Ida-Viru) are also addressed, specifically those related to the voting rights of third-country nationals and the subsequent impact on local politics.
02.2024
52 Speeches
The focus is heavily on regional policy and the viability of rural life, especially concerning the car tax and school closures. Saaremaa is specifically mentioned (the collapse of tourism at the Georg Ots spa) along with Pärnu (a former industrial city that is now losing its tourism base). Solutions are demanded from the government regarding mobility issues for rural residents, such as the construction of the Haapsalu–Tallinn railway and support for local bus routes.
01.2024
74 Speeches
A strong focus is placed on the lack of regional policy, which is identified as the root cause of issues in rural areas (specifically employment and the school network). It calls for the development of priority infrastructure projects (Via Baltica, the Haapsalu and Pärnu railways, and the Saaremaa permanent link/tunnel) instead of Rail Baltic, which is viewed as a pointless megaproject. Specific regions facing population decline are mentioned, including Kihnu, Pärnu-Jaagupi, Lihula, Vändra, and Kilingi-Nõmme.