By Plenary Sessions: Mart Helme
Total Sessions: 10
Fully Profiled: 10
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The opposition is specifically aimed at Indrek Saar's candidacy, which the speaker refuses to endorse. This opposition is personalized, but it is expressed mildly (by choosing to remain neutral) in order to avoid a direct conflict with the Estonian delegation more broadly.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The primary criticism is aimed at the current government, which is accused of insufficient strategic planning and over-reliance on aid from allies. The criticism is policy- and strategy-based, emphasizing that war is a dynamic phenomenon that requires more than simply checking off existing weapons systems. The government's failure to ensure logistical resilience and domestic production is particularly highlighted.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The main opponent is the ruling coalition, especially the Reform Party, which is accused of adopting a communist approach, promoting class hatred, and destroying private property. The criticism is heavily ideological, accusing the government of serving monopolistic capitalists and following "dictates from Brussels." The intensity of the attacks is very high, blaming them for traffic fatalities and labeling the government's activities as Stalinism.
2024-01-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The criticism is aimed at policies that offer only temporary solutions (for example, merging schools, kindergartens, and libraries into community centers), which are neither sustainable nor sufficient. The sharpest opposition is directed specifically at decisions to close small schools, which is viewed as an irresponsible action. Criticism is also aimed at a political direction that fails to address the absence of a proper regional policy.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Criticism is directed against state institutions or officials ("the bigwigs") who employ invasive and outdated package inspection methods. The opposition is intense and procedural, labeling these activities as authoritarian and secretive, with references made to "black rooms" and the "Okhrana style."
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The main criticism is aimed at the Reform Party and the liberals, who are accused of destroying rural life and enabling Russian propaganda. The criticism is intense and broad, covering both economic policy decisions (the car tax, bus routes) and ideological value issues (the Bronze Soldier). The government is also accused of scaremongering and making logical errors regarding security matters.
2024-01-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The main criticism is directed at state law enforcement agencies, particularly the Prosecutor's Office and the Central Criminal Police. The criticism is intense and concerns both procedural failures (sloppy investigation) and ethical conduct (abuse of power, document forgery). The Prosecutor's Office is directly called a political instrument for carrying out repression.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The main targets of criticism are Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and the Reform Party, who are accused of destroying the state and engaging in criminal activity. The criticism is both political (deficiencies in defense capability, the squandering of Rail Baltic funds) and personal/procedural (arrogance, evading accountability, dishonesty). The confrontation is intense and uncompromising, suggesting that the government is working for the "deep state" and "globalists" and is implementing Putin's objectives (the Karaganov Doctrine).
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The confrontation is directed at the government's tax hike policy, demanding calculations regarding their impact. Furthermore, the presiding officer of the session and members of the Centre Party are indirectly criticized for delaying the voting procedure, which points to both procedural and political criticism. A willingness to compromise is not expressed; instead, sharp questions are posed.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The main adversary is Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and the government, who face criticism both politically (poor financial management, security vulnerabilities) and personally (calling the Prime Minister an "incompetent bungler"). The attacks are intense, accusing the government of parroting strategic communication talking points, engaging in shady dealings (with Nordica), and completely disregarding public opinion. There is no willingness to compromise.