By Plenary Sessions: Mart Helme
Total Sessions: 9
Fully Profiled: 9
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The main opponents are the governing coalition, especially the Reform Party, who are accused of malice, sneering, and taunting. Criticism is aimed at both policy (e-elections, expense reimbursements) and procedures (the delegation of legislative power to officials). The confrontation is intense, with claims that the Supreme Court, the Chancellor of Justice, and the justice system are resisting changes to e-elections, thereby supporting a "mafia state."
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The main opponents being criticized are the Prosecutor’s Office and, more broadly, the “deep state empire,” who are accused of political corruption and abuse of power. The criticism is intense and systemic, focusing on procedural injustice, the unequal treatment of individuals before the law, and the fulfillment of political orders. Attacks are also directed at the minister’s party colleagues and associates, in whose cases law enforcement agencies have terminated proceedings.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
Strong opposition is directed at the government's policies, particularly the plan for increased taxation of pensions and deficiencies in defense capability. Prime Minister Kaja Kallas is directly criticized for suppressing the topic of parliamentary inquiries and calling them "stupid." The criticism is both political (taxation, defense capability) and procedural/personal (the valuation of parliamentary inquiries).
2024-03-13
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The main opponent is Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and the ruling coalition, who are accused of putting Estonia on a "catastrophe course," both economically and in terms of foreign policy. The criticism is intense and encompasses both specific political decisions (the threat of sending troops) and the government’s overall performance, demanding the Prime Minister’s departure from Stenbock House. The speaker also criticizes the coalition as a mindless voting machine that pushes through decisions that would lead Estonia into war.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The main opponent is Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and her government, who are criticized both politically (demographics, taxes) and personally (rude demeanor, security threat due to her husband’s business dealings). The criticism is intense and uncompromising, accusing the government of inciting war, terrifying the populace, and destroying the nation's economy. Additionally, they are specifically criticized for funding coalition partners with oligarch money.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary opponents are the Reform Party and the Social Democrats, who are accused of tanking the economy, arrogance, and engaging in political-technological "ping-pong" instead of tackling crucial issues. The criticism is intense, spanning from mere political disagreements to outright accusations of incompetence, lack of empathy, and actively avoiding substantive work. Kaja Kallas, in particular, is facing heavy criticism, as she allegedly blamed everyone but the government for the current economic hardships.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, press briefing
The opposition is directed at the government and the coalition, who are accused of spreading misinformation, rejecting the opposition’s alternative proposals, and ignoring the will of the people (such as the widespread opposition to the car tax). The criticism is both policy- and procedure-based, further accusing those responsible of violating parliamentary rules of procedure.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The opposition is directed against the government and the political elite, who are accused of over-centralizing the system and conducting ideological experiments. The criticism is intense, describing the situation as an "educational catastrophe" and a "Titanic," and the case of the Metsküla school is cited as an example of centralized dictate. Additionally, the communication style of the Riigikogu Board when dealing with those posing questions is also criticized.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The main opponent is the Reform Party and Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, who stands accused of incompetence, cynicism, and leveling accusations. The criticism is intense, ranging from political failures (such as tax policy) to moral accusations (including alleged rejoicing over the war). The speaker urgently demands Kaja Kallas’s resignation. Criticism is also directed at the Isamaa party, which is viewed, alongside the Reform Party, as the destroyer of Estonia.