Martin Helme
Status: Active
Parliament Seniority: 8 years
Total Speaking Time: 71h 11m
Agenda Items
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Consistency of Threat Assessments and Defense Planning
2024-01-17 14:5915th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
During the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) information session, a question directed at Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur concerning the consistency between threat assessments and defense planning was addressed. Riigikogu member Alar Laneman pointed out the differing threat assessments circulating in the …
Decisions 1
The Bronze Soldier
2024-01-17 14:1515th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
Agenda Duration: 5m
Summary
Today’s Riigikogu information hour focused on the sharp confrontation over the fate of the Bronze Soldier monument, a topic raised by Riigikogu member Martin Helme (EKRE) to Prime Minister Kaja Kallas. Helme demanded concrete steps from the government to remove …
Decisions 1
Inquiry concerning the misappropriation of "Slava Ukraini" funds and the related investigation (No. 578)
2024-01-15 23:3315th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Agenda Duration: 24m
Summary
The agenda item concerned the interpellation by Riigikogu members Rain Epler, Kert Kingo, Ants Frosch, and Varro Vooglaid regarding the investigation into the misuse of donations by the NGO Slava Ukraini. The initiator of the interpellation, Rain Epler, emphasized the …
Decisions 1
Interpellation regarding the capability to ensure internal security in the new situation where uncontrolled immigration has made the people of Estonia worried about their property and their lives (No. 536)
2024-01-15 22:3615th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The Riigikogu debate centered on Interpellation No. 536, submitted to Minister of the Interior Lauri Läänemets, concerning the capacity to ensure internal security in connection with so-called uncontrolled immigration. The interpellators (EKRE faction) voiced concerns that increased migration, particularly the …
Decisions 1
Inquiry Regarding the Saaremaa Fixed Link (No. 278)
2024-01-15 21:4915th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The Riigikogu proceeded to discuss the seventh item on the agenda—Interpellation No. 278 regarding the Saaremaa fixed link, submitted to Prime Minister Kaja Kallas by Riigikogu members Mart Maastik, Mart Helme, Martin Helme, Anti Poolamets, and Kalle Grünthal. Kalle Grünthal, …
Decisions 1
Interpellation regarding the necessity and construction of Rail Baltic (No. 262)
2024-01-15 20:5915th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Agenda Duration: 15m
Summary
The Riigikogu debated the necessity and construction of Rail Baltic, regarding which EKRE members Henn Põlluaas, Kalle Grünthal, and Mart Helme submitted an interpellation. The interpellation covered seven questions concerning Rail Baltic's economic justification, environmental impact, financing, and project progress. …
Decisions 1
Interpellation concerning the demographic crisis and its resolution (No. 232)
2024-01-15 20:0915th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Agenda Duration: 26m
Summary
The Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) debated the interpellation (No. 232) submitted by members of the EKRE faction concerning the demographic crisis and its resolution. Rain Epler, the submitter of the interpellation, highlighted Estonia's catastrophically low birth rate (fewer than 11,000 births …
Decisions 1
Inquiry on Immigration (No. 133)
2024-01-15 19:1215th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Agenda Duration: 26m
Summary
This agenda item concerned Inquiry No. 133, submitted by Riigikogu members Henn Põlluaas and Helle-Moonika Helme (EKRE), regarding immigration, associated cultural conflicts, and the preservation of the nation-state. The submitter of the inquiry, Helle-Moonika Helme, emphasized that Estonia has fallen …
Decisions 1
Interpellation concerning the enhancement of the wartime indirect fire capability of the Defense Forces (No. 72)
2024-01-15 18:1615th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Agenda Duration: 21m
Summary
Today's session addressed the interpellation submitted by Riigikogu members Leo Kunnas, Alar Laneman, Rene Kokk, Jaak Valge, Ants Frosch, and Henn Põlluaas concerning the enhancement of the Defense Forces' indirect fire capability during wartime. The interpellation focused on the current …
Decisions 1
First reading of the Bill for the Amendment of the Vital Statistics Registration Act (106 SE)
2024-01-11 12:0115th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 22m
Summary
The Riigikogu debate focused on the first reading of Draft Act 106, initiated by Riigikogu member Varro Vooglaid, concerning amendments to the Vital Statistics Registration Act. The purpose of the draft act was to eliminate a legal gap that forces …