By Plenary Sessions: Mart Helme

Total Sessions: 8

Fully Profiled: 8

2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Among the social issues addressed is the right to vote for non-citizens, where the speaker adopts a restrictive stance, emphasizing the importance of citizenship. The topic is linked to security considerations, referencing "aggressors" and concern over the future political participation of Ukrainian war refugees via the gray passport.
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
The main social issue is the voting rights of non-citizens, which is addressed solely in the context of national security and foreign influence. The speaker strongly opposes amending the constitution, fearing that this would allow Russia to influence election results in the future.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
Social issues are not the central focus, but the nation's catastrophic state is illustrated through dramatic imagery of public chaos and peril. There are mentions of wolves preying on dogs in residential yards and bears raiding, suggesting a widespread decline in the quality of life and security under the current administration.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
A key social issue is the protection of free speech, demanding absolute freedom of speech and opposing hate speech legislation, which is viewed as muzzling society. Another significant topic is the crisis in the healthcare system in rural areas, where specialist doctors are forced to "tour" or "guest perform," and access to emergency care is severely limited.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker is a staunch pro-life advocate, opposing abortion and citing the fertilized ovum's inherent will to live, which, they argue, must be treated with reverence. Furthermore, large families are defended and celebrated, while the speaker accuses the ruling coalition of ridiculing their concerns.
2024-11-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing
The speaker addresses issues of citizenship and voting rights, challenging the discrimination of Russian citizens in local elections and emphasizing that this creates tension. Another important topic is the accessibility of education and the preservation of cultural heritage in rural areas, specifically in the form of manor schools.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
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2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The primary social issue is drug addiction and drug distribution, which is addressed as a problem that is costly for the state and medically challenging. It is emphasized that these individuals do not recover from the problem and will eventually die, lending the issue a serious social dimension.