By Plenary Sessions: Mart Helme

Total Sessions: 8

Fully Profiled: 8

2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The focus is on domestic infrastructure, underscoring the necessity of four-lane roads leading to Tartu and Via Baltica, a fixed link to Saaremaa, and reliable ferry services to Hiiumaa. Rail Baltica is criticized for leading "nowhere," while neglecting crucial domestic projects.
2025-09-24
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
The focus is both international and national, directly linking climate policy decisions made at the UN and in Europe to the future of the Estonian economy. Both the European Union and the positions of the President of the United States are mentioned, emphasizing the impact of global events on Estonia.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is exclusively on national topics, addressing the work of the Riigikogu, the utilization of expense reimbursements, and the legal future of the Republic of Estonia. Regional or local issues are not discussed; rather, international comparisons are drawn with totalitarian states.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
The regional focus is directed both at international threats (the Ust-Luga pollution incident, invasive species arriving from Russia) and the preservation of Estonian rural life and agriculture. Strong emphasis is placed on the importance of Estonian rural communities and food security, as well as predator-related issues in livestock farming.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The regional focus is clearly Pärnu, expressing personal affection ("I love Pärnu, I've loved it since I was a baby") and the desire to run in the local elections there. The political issues (healthcare, border construction) are predominantly national, but the mention of Pärnu is connected to the legislative focus.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
The focus is heavily on the national level (national defense, government operations) and the international level (Russia's activities, NATO). Regionally, emphasis is placed on the necessity of ensuring the security of the eastern and southeastern borders, with criticism directed at the slow pace of their construction and the resulting inadequate situation. Plans for building bunkers on the southeastern border are also mentioned.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is directed at the national level, protecting Estonian beekeepers from international competition. Attention is directed toward a specific domestic industry (honey production) and the threats posed by imports from abroad.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The focus is primarily on national and international issues. The regional aspect becomes apparent when criticizing the car tax, emphasizing its negative impact on the livelihood of rural residents.