By Plenary Sessions: Mart Helme

Total Sessions: 8

Fully Profiled: 8

2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The political focus is currently directed at protecting political culture and values, specifically demanding Jürgen Ligi's resignation from his ministerial post due to inappropriate conduct. There is strong opposition to severing relations with the Moscow Patriarchate, based on the argument that doing so may not halt orders emanating from Moscow or curb the incitement of the community against the Republic of Estonia. These positions are fundamentally value-based, centering on the ethical and professional assessment of opponents' activities.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The political focus is directed toward criticizing the government's actions and incompetence, demanding accountability from the prime minister and ministers for their improper conduct. Another significant issue is foreign and security policy, where emphasis is placed on the necessity of addressing Ukraine's critical manpower shortage, recommending that Estonia take steps to facilitate the return of Ukrainian men residing here. These positions are strongly rooted in values (accountability, shame) and outcomes (incompetence).
2024-10-22
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly oppositional, criticizing the government’s draft bill as an example of the party’s neo-Stalinist direction. Emphasis is placed on the ruling party’s deviation from its previous line promoting market economy, economic progress, and freedom. The focus is on value-based and performance-based criticism, accusing the minister of not even believing in the material he is presenting.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political focus is on protecting Estonian sovereignty in foreign relations (consultations with Great Britain regarding military units and prisoners) and on the state's economic security, especially food security. The speaker is strongly opposed to the government, accusing it of incompetence and betraying the people, labeling it a "puppet government." The main themes are framed by the failure of the government's actions and the loss of value-based sovereignty.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly opposed to the government's budget and the security tax, deeming the budget "foolish" and the tax nothing more than political grandstanding. The criticism focuses on fiscal waste (such as the renovation of holding cells) and the negative impact of optimization measures on service quality. Furthermore, the conflict between the goals of cultural policy and the deep cuts (double-digit percentages) is sharply criticized.
2024-10-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing
The most salient issues concern ensuring the accountability of the government and the operational procedures of the Riigikogu, alongside strong opposition to police overreach and excessive threat assessments. The political framework is mainly focused on criticizing governmental incompetence and the state’s excessive interference. There is an emphasis on the necessity for ministers to answer substantive questions rather than resorting to political accusations.
2024-10-15
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The political stance is strongly anti-government, focusing on the inefficiency of tax policy and the ideological threat. The speaker sharply criticizes the failure to use fuel excise taxes for road construction and maintenance and warns that raising alcohol excise taxes could lead to a methanol tragedy. Strong skepticism is also expressed regarding Estonia's role in global environmental conservation efforts, labeling the opposing ideology as fascist.
2024-10-09
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session.
The political stance focuses on resolving the demographic crisis and preserving Estonia as a nation-state. The speaker urgently calls for a nationwide consensual effort and opposes immigration as the primary solution. The approach is strongly value-based, emphasizing the sustainability of the state language and the Estonian people. He/She emphasizes that the issue transcends party politics but demands that political decisions be made based on scientific analysis.