By Plenary Sessions: Mart Helme
Total Sessions: 8
Fully Profiled: 8
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The primary focus is on adherence to the Riigikogu's Rules of Procedure (procedural criticism aimed at Toomas Kivimägi) and the issue of ministers' fitness for office. Specific bills or legislative priorities are not mentioned; the discussion centers instead on political culture.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The focus is on scrutinizing the government's actions and demanding accountability, rather than initiating new legislation. Legislative priorities are aimed at the executive branch's activities, specifically changing the strategy for aiding Ukraine and utilizing diplomatic channels to facilitate the return of men currently residing here.
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is challenging a specific draft bill and inquiring about its implementation details. Of particular interest is the competence of businesses to provide environmental assessments and the accounting treatment thereof.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on criticizing the government's actions and incompetence through parliamentary inquiries, demanding clarity regarding the mandate and feedback of international consultations. Specific legislative priorities are lacking, but government initiatives (e.g., the use of prisons for foreign prisoners) and tax policy are being opposed.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative focus is the sharp criticism and rejection of the draft state budget presented by the government, deeming it substandard and incomprehensible. Also under focus are the introduction of a security tax and the optimization of police infrastructure. The speaker acts as a staunch opponent and procedural critic of the government's legislative proposals.
2024-10-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
The primary legislative focus is ensuring compliance with the Riigikogu's procedural rules, specifically by requiring the Speaker to call the acting Prime Minister to order to elicit substantive responses. The objective is to improve the conduct of sessions and guarantee that questions posed by members of parliament are answered.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed towards challenging the excise duties (fuel and alcohol excise) and holding the government accountable. The speaker demands clarification as to why the revenue from previously established fuel excises is not allocated to road construction and maintenance, thereby making him a strong opponent of the current tax policy.
2024-10-09
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session.
The legislative focus is currently on establishing the Special Committee on the Population Crisis, a measure the speaker strongly endorses. The committee’s objective is to gather scientific analysis and data necessary for policy development, and to ensure the Riigikogu’s participation in state budget planning aimed at resolving the population crisis.