By Plenary Sessions: Mart Helme

Total Sessions: 4

Fully Profiled: 4

2024-12-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of high-ranking defense officials and officers (Kusti Salm, Herem, Palm, Terras) who are focused on developing the defense industry. They also possess a clear understanding of the principles governing the NATO defense organization and the legal ramifications of Ukraine's status as a non-member state. The speaker employs specific terminology, referencing the "blank check" (or "blank bill of exchange") for missions approved by the Riigikogu.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Demonstrates knowledge regarding the failures of foreign missions (Afghanistan, the arming of the Taliban) and geopolitical relations (the agreement between Washington and Moscow). On economic topics, the focus is on excise policy and questioning the reliability of the Ministry of Finance's analyses. It also refers to US Congressional hearings and reports concerning the political nature of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2024-12-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the logistics of civil defense and crisis management, highlighting the complexity of providing for the sheer number of people (a couple hundred thousand) and ensuring necessary services (food, shelter, medical care). He utilizes his knowledge by referencing the positions of local governments, the Defense League, and the Commander of the Defense Forces. He casts doubt on the ability of the Women's Voluntary Defence Organization (Naiskodukaitse) and rescue officials to handle a mass evacuation.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the legislative process by demanding competing legal opinions and criticizing the overemphasis placed on the annotated editions of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and the Constitution. The argumentation is primarily moral and emotional, although data from Ärileht is cited regarding a 40% increase in the number of households facing economic hardship.