Martin Helme
Status: Active
Parliament Seniority: 8 years
Total Speaking Time: 71h 11m
Agenda Items
11-20 / 21 agenda items
Report by the Chancellor of Justice on the compliance of legal instruments with the Constitution and the performance of other duties imposed on the Chancellor of Justice by law.
2024-09-17 13:0415th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The agenda item presented discussed the Chancellor of Justice’s overview of the compliance of legislative acts with the Constitution, as well as other duties assigned to the Chancellor of Justice by law. The procedure for the parliamentary session was summarized: …
Decisions 1
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Act on Restrictions on the Acquisition of Immovable Property (321 SE)
2024-09-16 22:45The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The third item on the agenda was the discussion of Draft Act 321 on the amendment of the Act on Restrictions on the Acquisition of Immovable Property, initiated by the parliamentary group of the Conservative People's Party of Estonia. The …
Decisions 3
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "On the Development of Measures for Increasing the Birth Rate" (208 OE)
2024-09-16 21:44The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The second item on the agenda at the Riigikogu session concerned the first reading debate of Draft Resolution 208 of the Riigikogu, "On the Development of Measures for Increasing the Birth Rate," submitted by the faction of the Conservative People's …
Decisions 3
First Reading of the Draft Act amending the Family Benefits Act (329 SE)
2024-09-11 22:23Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The ninth item on the Riigikogu agenda was the first reading of Draft Law 329, initiated by the EKRE faction, concerning amendments to the Family Benefits Act. The purpose of the draft law is to repeal or abolish Section 4, …
Decisions 2
Minister of Defence's 2024 Report on the Implementation of the State's Long-Term Development Strategy "Estonia 2035"
2024-09-11 17:20Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 30m
Summary
The first item on the agenda was the Minister of Defence's 2024 report on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy, "Estonia 2035." Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur presented a comprehensive overview of national defence developments, emphasizing a three-pillar …
Decisions 1
Constitutional Rights of Citizens
2024-09-11 16:4315th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
This information session addressed the question raised by Riigikogu member Mart Helme concerning the constitutional rights of citizens. The context for this topic was raised in connection with the installation of the Lihula monument, the organization of public events, and …
Decisions 1
Validity of the Constitution
2024-09-11 16:3515th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The item on the agenda was the debate on the Riigikogu's eighth question concerning the validity of the Constitution, along with clarifying the context behind the confiscation of the Lihula monument copy. Evelin Poolamets raised questions regarding property rights, freedom …
Decisions 1
The confiscation of the Lihula monument by the PPA
2024-09-11 16:1615th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The seventh issue drew attention to the confiscation of the Lihula monument by the PPA (Police and Border Guard Board). Member of Parliament Varro Vooglaid was the first to take the floor and presented a highly emotional and critical viewpoint: …
Decisions 1
The situation in the country
2024-09-11 15:2715th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The third item on the agenda addressed the finances and transparency of the Estonian state, emphasizing its tight link to budget planning. Helle-Moonika Helme delivered sharp criticism, citing a report from the National Audit Office which stated that the Reform …
Decisions 1
Rule of Law
2024-09-11 15:0215th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.
Agenda Duration: 5m
Summary
The first section focused on the application of the principles of the rule of law within the Estonian context, and included a discussion regarding the handling of the Lihula monument and its copies. Martin Helme posed a question to the …