By Plenary Sessions: Mart Helme

Total Sessions: 8

Fully Profiled: 8

2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The primary conflict is with the governing coalition, and particularly the Reform Party, who stand accused of injudicious political leadership and creating legal confusion. The criticism is intense and targets both the political substance and the underlying motives, citing the pursuit of short-term political point-scoring and the disregard for long-term consequences.
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
The primary confrontation is directed against the ruling coalition and specific ministers, who are accused of serving Kremlin interests and lacking the capacity for critical thought. The criticism is intense and personal, ranging from political incompetence (Nordica) to endangering national security. Secondarily, the Social Democrats (SDE) are criticized for allegedly wishing to live according to the laws of the Estonian SSR.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The main opponent is the Reform Party and the ruling coalition, who are accused of deliberately violating laws, corruption, and defrauding the public. The criticism is intense and covers both procedural violations (such as bundling amendment proposals) and moral incompetence (referring to them as "serf-keepers"). The speaker warns members of the coalition about potential personal criminal liability in the future.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The primary opponents are "liberal governments" and the current administration, who stand accused of destroying the economy and distorting freedom of speech. The criticism is intense and policy-driven, especially concerning the closure of the oil shale energy sector and the proposed hate speech legislation. The government is also criticized for evading uncomfortable questions and for its responsibility for the collapse of the healthcare system.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The primary opponents are coalition lawmakers, who are sharply criticized both for their policies (specifically, labor relations) and their personal conduct. The criticism is intense and includes accusations of evading the issue, incrimination, and belittling and ridiculing the worries of large families. There is no sign of a willingness to compromise; instead, the confrontation is being deepened.
2024-11-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing
The main criticism is directed at Kristen Michal and the government, accusing him of incompetence, distorting facts, and engaging in political blackmail against Isamaa and EKRE. The criticism is intense and personal, accusing opponents of playing a political game under the label of "Putinists." Claims that Martin Helme would be willing to surrender Estonian or Ukrainian territories are also being refuted.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The main opponents are those who slander Viktor Orbán and accuse him of being Putin's henchman, as well as those who parrot outdated post-Cold War postulates. The criticism is intense and personal, accusing the opponents of lacking tact and seeking to score propagandistic points. Opponents are reproached for misunderstanding what is happening in the world, especially the collapse of American and Western hegemony.
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The criticism targets the collapse of the previous government, which involved EKRE's participation, citing unfair political resistance ("if EKRE is in government, it's a catastrophe"). The current government is criticized indirectly by questioning whether effective inter-agency cooperation has been disrupted.