By Plenary Sessions: Mart Helme

Total Sessions: 8

Fully Profiled: 8

2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The main opponent is the Reform Party ("Refi ikke bande") and the Ministry of Climate, especially Yoko Alender. The criticism is intense and personal, focusing on incompetence, corruption (Nordica, wind farms, defense spending), and procedural disregard (failure to provide answers). Opponents are called a "mafia-like gang" and "thief parties," threatening them with destruction and prosecution, which rules out compromise.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary opposition is the governing coalition, which is being criticized for rejecting a substantive bill on purely political grounds and for blatant stonewalling. The criticism is intense, accusing the coalition of violating internal rules and procedures, and even blaming rural residents simply for existing ("it's your own fault"). The speaker warns that the coalition's actions jeopardize the nation's long-term sustainability.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
The main opponent is the Reform Party and its government, which stands accused of corruption, the irresponsible squandering of state funds, and establishing an abnormal regime. The criticism is highly intense, focusing both on political failures and personal conduct (the PM’s presence in Ukraine on Republic Day). Compromise is ruled out; what is demanded is resignation and the intervention of law enforcement.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main opponent is the ruling coalition, which is accused of political opportunism, corrupt "behind-the-scenes deals," and establishing arbitrary rule. The criticism is intense, ranging from procedural accusations (the distortion of the constitution) to historical ones (the surrender of church assets), and the coalition is referred to by the public as "absolutely hated and despised."
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary sitting
The primary adversary is the current government, which faces criticism for its inaction, lack of political will, and the sabotage of earlier plans, with references also made to the interference of the "deep state." The speaker also fiercely attacks ideological opponents, accusing them of "liberal ideological purism" and waging a culture war that jeopardizes Estonia’s security. He labels the bill’s proponents as the Republic of Estonia’s "greatest security threat."
2025-02-19
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
The main confrontation is aimed at the governing coalition and the Prime Minister, who are being accused of demagoguery, ignoring security threats, and making baseless personal insults (specifically, the accusation concerning the celebration of May 9th). Criticism is also leveled at earlier political decisions (such as the policy of positive engagement with Russia during Toomas Hendrik Ilves’s tenure) and the involvement of opposition colleagues (from the Isamaa party) in creating the church crisis. The attacks are intense, compromise is ruled out, and there are demands for the immediate withdrawal of the issue.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The confrontation is extremely intense and uncompromising, aimed squarely at the Prime Minister and the Reform Party, who stand accused of corruption and criminal activity. The criticism also extends to the coalition partners (the Social Democrats and Eesti 200), who are viewed as accomplices in actions that are destroying the state. The attacks are personal, political, and procedural, demanding the immediate resignation of the Prime Minister.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The main opponents are the social democrat Lauri Läänemets and, indirectly, former president Toomas Hendrik Ilves. The criticism is intense and centers on the opponents' dishonesty ("lies") and earlier flawed political decisions regarding the subordination of churches. There is no sign of a willingness to compromise; instead, the focus is on protest and accusation.