Martin Helme

The agenda item concerned the first reading of Bill 416, initiated by the Government of the Republic, amending the Income Tax Act, which addresses the fixing of tax-free income for old-age pensioners. Minister of Social Protection Signe Riisalo introduced the …

The agenda item was the interpellation concerning the state funding of elective abortions, submitted by Riigikogu members Varro Vooglaid, Siim Pohlak, and others. The submitter of the interpellation, Varro Vooglaid (pid: dSDfxfKs4Jw), sharply criticized the Government of the Republic, arguing …

The Riigikogu debated the interpellation submitted by Rain Epler and Martin Helme concerning pressure exerted by the European Central Bank (ECB) on the Basel Committee regarding the imposition of stricter restrictions on banks stemming from climate policy. The interpellation was …

Under the heading of the current agenda item, the focus was placed on the needs and possibilities for the adoption of nuclear energy in Estonia. In the first part, a matter of national importance was presented at the initiative of …

The first item on the agenda was the second reading of Draft Legislation 344, concerning the amendment of the Riigikogu Election Act and related acts. Based on the discussion, two major themes primarily emerged: (1) the bundling of amendment proposals, …

The third reading addressed the Act amending the Electricity Market Act and other acts (termination of the universal service and ensuring security of supply), initiated by the Government of the Republic, Bill 351. The main focus was on whether to …

The fifth agenda item concerned the inquiry submitted on February 14 by Riigikogu members Kert Kingo, Martin Helme, Siim Pohlak, Jaak Valge, Ants Frosch, Varro Vooglaid, Alar Laneman, Arvo Aller, Leo Kunnas, Rene Kokk, and Henn Põlluaas regarding traffic management …

The agenda item for the election of the Riigikogu Board covered the election of the Chairman and two Deputy Chairmen. According to the procedural guidelines, the Riigikogu Chairman is elected first, followed by the Deputy Chairmen; the nomination of candidates …

The Riigikogu debated the second reading of Bill 392, initiated by the National Defence Committee – the Act amending the Electronic Communications Act and the Nature Conservation Act. In the speeches delivered, it was emphasized that the Kevadtorm exercises, or …

The Riigikogu debated Draft Resolution 279, submitted by the parliamentary group of the Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE). The draft proposed amending the Basic Schools and Upper Secondary Schools Act to offer students who are Ukrainian war refugees the …