By Plenary Sessions: Mart Helme
Total Sessions: 8
Fully Profiled: 8
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently on regulating suffrage in local elections, with the speaker acting as a strong opponent of the coalition’s draft bill, contending that it generates legal confusion. The speaker defends their own submitted bill, which would establish the right to vote entirely unambiguously only for citizens of the Republic of Estonia, viewing this as the legally clearer solution.
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
Legislative attention is currently focused on opposing a government-initiated constitutional amendment regarding the voting rights of non-citizens. The speaker is a fierce opponent of this specific bill, accusing its initiators of acting in the interests of the Kremlin.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The primary legislative focus is opposing the draft state budget due to its lack of transparency and the risk of corruption. A second priority is highlighting violations of the Riigikogu procedural rules, including the failure to process amendments and the practice of bundling them together, which is considered a breach of established traditions and laws.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The primary legislative focus is centered on opposing the government’s proposed Hate Speech Act and demanding that it be taken off the agenda. Opposition to the law is justified both by the need to protect freedom of speech and the necessity of preserving US security guarantees.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker is acting as a proponent, defending the draft bill introduced by Varro Vooglaid (likely related to pro-life issues or family policy) against criticism from the coalition. The focus is on defending the ethical and moral justification of the bill, rather than the technical details.
2024-11-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing
The focus is on opposing the proposed legislative amendments concerning the restriction of voting rights for Russian citizens in local elections. Another priority is raising awareness about the threat of closing manor schools and requesting information on the government's actions to preserve these buildings and educational centers.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
No data available.
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
There is a lack of legislative focus; the emphasis is instead placed on administrative oversight, and inquiries are made regarding the existence and effectiveness of a regularly operating inter-ministerial working group.