By Plenary Sessions: Mart Helme

Total Sessions: 8

Fully Profiled: 8

2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The most critical topics are life-saving medical capacity (the lack of helicopters), lowering the VAT on foodstuffs, and issues concerning the state language and security. On all these issues, the stance is strongly opposed to the government's policy, which is viewed as destructive to Estonia and "banana republic-like." The political framework is a blend of value-based criticism (preservation of the Estonian language, security) and results-based criticism (the need for complex solutions in medicine).
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The political focus is strongly value-driven, emphasizing internal security and the preservation of the Estonian nation in the face of mass immigration. The speaker forcefully opposes the government’s current policy regarding Ukrainian refugees and urgently demands restrictions on immigration to ensure the sustainability of the social and political system. Another significant issue is the ruling party’s ethical problems and corruption allegations, leading to calls for a minister’s resignation.
2024-02-19
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The primary political focus is national security and public health, emphasizing strong concern over the lack of control at the southern border and the threat of drug influx associated with the war in Ukraine. The political stance is strictly anti-narcotics, supporting zero tolerance and opposing any form of cannabis legalization. This position is value-based, emphasizing the need to preserve moral barriers and national integrity.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The core political position is strong opposition to the over-regulation and administrative burden stemming from European Union directives. The speaker is extremely skeptical about any reduction of this burden within the EU and proposes a radical step—leaving the European Union—as the only viable solution. This position is strongly value-driven and critical of the current system's functionality.
2024-02-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The political stance is fiercely opposed to the government's reforms, highlighting the failures of the administrative reform, the pharmacy reform, and the proposed car tax. Key concerns revolve around mobility issues for rural residents and the closure of the school network. This approach is decidedly results-oriented, stressing the negative impact of the reforms on everyday life and predicting the ultimate collapse of the tax reform.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
The political emphasis is heavily centered on defending the nation-state and the Estonian language as a language of scientific research, while simultaneously criticizing the excessive internationalization and mercantilist mindset prevalent in higher education. A second major theme is the struggle against the politicization of the justice system and the arbitrary actions of the prosecutor’s office, which are viewed as unpunished political persecution. Economically, the platform opposes the government's tax policy, which, in its estimation, is taxing Estonian entrepreneurship to death. These positions are strongly value-driven and highly critical of the government's activities.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker focuses strongly on evaluating the government's actions and moral responsibility, demanding the enforcement of sanctions against firms doing business with Russia. He/She emphasizes the supremacy of the Riigikogu (Parliament) over ministries (such as the Ministry of Climate), criticizing excessive bureaucratic power and demanding that the requests made by members of parliament be fulfilled. The political focus is directed toward transparency and the fight against corruption, rejecting the argument of business secrecy as a means of concealing information.
2024-02-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly opposed to the government's economic policy and its security communication strategy. Key issues include the collapse of the tourism sector, the flight of investments, and a hostile business environment, all caused by tax increases and rhetoric suggesting imminent war. While supporting defense spending, the position opposes the Prime Minister's publicly disseminated message regarding a "wartime timeline," which is destructive to investors. The focus is heavily results-oriented, criticizing the government's failure to sustain the economy.