By Plenary Sessions: Mart Helme

Total Sessions: 11

Fully Profiled: 11

2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The criticism is directed against the Reform Party government and specific ministers (Kristen Michal, Minister of Justice Pakosta, and the Minister of the Interior). The attacks are intense and personal, questioning the ministers' fitness for office and independence, particularly regarding their Moscow background and ties to security agencies. The critic accuses the government of leveling accusations of being pro-Kremlin while simultaneously destroying the Estonian nation-state through irresponsible immigration policy.
2025-03-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The standoff is extremely intense, directed against the ruling coalition and specific individuals (Kaja Kallas, Lehtme, the Minister of the Interior). The criticism is primarily personal, moral, and institutional, accusing them of undermining the rule of law, covering up corruption, and engaging in political repression. No willingness to compromise is expressed; instead, accountability and penalties are demanded.
2025-03-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session.
The main targets of criticism are the European Commission and the Brussels directorates, who are accused of treating Estonia as a colony, as well as domestic supporters of the green transition. The criticism is intense, focusing on political injustice, unequal competition, and an ideological basis that supersedes rationality. Opponents are accused of demagoguery and lacking rationality, which rules out any compromise, as the speaker believes that fossil energy will win sooner or later.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The opposition is aimed at the further processing of the draft bill, criticizing it as outdated and ineffective legislation. The criticism is based on both policy and procedural grounds, stressing that passing the law would necessitate quickly abandoning it or drafting a new bill.
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.
The main target is the Reform Party-led government and Kaja Kallas, who stands accused of ignoring corruption and overseeing the decline of the state. The criticism is intense, encompassing both political failures (economic and foreign policy turmoil) and ethical issues (the surveillance society, illegal wiretapping). Compromise is ruled out, with demands for the immediate resignation of the government to bring this crisis to an end.
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
The main opponents are "globalists," "liberalists," and specific political parties (e.g., the Social Democrats and a party accused of corruption whose support is below 2%). The criticism is intense, accusing opponents of undemocratic activities (e.g., creating instruments for controlling the opposition) and poisoning the state. The attacks are both political and personal/procedural, accusing the opposing side of brain-dead indifference.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The opposition's stance is extremely hostile towards the ruling coalition (primarily the Reform Party and Eesti 200). The criticism is both political (concerning language policy, the car tax, and immigration) and personal/procedural, accusing Eesti 200 of corruption and the government of incompetence. Compromise is ruled out, with demands for the immediate resignation of the government.
2025-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The primary targets are the Estonian mainstream media, which is accused of pushing biased COVID propaganda, and those who advocate for mandatory vaccination, including so-called "star GPs" (General Practitioners). The criticism is intense and involves personal attacks on the media's content, asserting that the injections have killed and disabled more people than traditional or folk remedies.
2025-03-12
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The main opponent is the Reform Party-led government and Kaja Kallas personally, who stands accused of usurping power and suppressing parliament. The criticism is intense, focusing both on procedural violations (failure to appear, withholding materials) and moral failure ("shady dealings, theft, and other such nonsense"). The government's actions are being compared to the situation in Romania and are viewed as a threat to the country's very survival.
2025-03-12
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
The primary target is the prime minister and the ruling coalition, who stand accused of lacking legitimacy and violating political norms. The criticism is intense, citing the government's alleged desire to sideline the opposition and impose the Reform Party's power—or "yoke"—upon the populace. This critique is both procedural and political, particularly regarding state spending and assistance to Ukraine.
2025-03-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The main opponent is the Reform Party, which is accused of decades of subjugating Estonia, theft, and running state-owned enterprises into the ground. The Social Democrats are being called the new scapegoats and accomplices in the government’s massive screw-up. The criticism is intense, personal, and morally damning, accusing opponents of criminal embezzlement and a complete lack of accountability.