Martin Helme
Status: Active
Parliament Seniority: 8 years
Total Speaking Time: 73h 25m
Agenda Items
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Board elections of the Riigikogu
2025-03-27 12:1215th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 5m
Summary
The Riigikogu sitting took place on Thursday, March 17th, with the aim of electing the Riigikogu board, including the speaker and two deputy speakers. At the beginning of the sitting, the election procedures, derived from the Constitution and the Riigikogu …
Decisions 3
Draft law amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia (536 SE) – Third Reading
2025-03-26 16:1215th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 31m
Summary
The presentation is of Bill 536, the third reading of the Act Amending the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia. The task is to discuss a unified implementation consistent with the Constitution regarding the right to vote in local government …
Decisions 3
Security
2025-03-26 15:0215th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
Agenda Duration: 2m
Summary
Within the framework of the Riigikogu’s sixth question, the interrelation of security and demographic and economic phenomena was discussed, focusing on the impact of foreign labor flows, labor shortages, and the continued cultural and socio-cultural viability of the state. The …
Decisions 1
The Selection of Ministers
2025-03-26 14:1615th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
Agenda Duration: 5m
Summary
The second question concerned the selection of ministers and the reliability of the coalition: whether this is a “new government” or rather a continuation of the existing composition, and what background checks are being applied to the ministers. The debate …
Decisions 2
Inquiry regarding the financing of Russian-language Delfi and ETV+
2025-03-17 19:2915th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 1m
Summary
Under agenda item three, the inquiry submitted by Members of the Riigikogu – Kert Kingo, Helle-Moonika Helme, Martin Helme, Mart Helme, Rain Epler, and Arvo Aller – regarding the funding of Delfi and ETV+ produced in Russian (inquiry no. 715), …
Decisions 1
Inquiry Regarding the Impact of Car Tax on Families with Children (No. 705)
2025-03-17 18:3315th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The second agenda item focused on a question posed to the Riigikogu regarding the impact of the car tax on families with children. Presenters Riina Solman, Jaanus Karilaiu, Helir-Valdor Seeder, Priit Sibula, and Andres Metsoja highlighted the deepening demographic crisis …
Decisions 1
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to assess the risks associated with modified mRNA COVID-19 vaccines" (557 OE)
2025-03-13 12:0115th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 1h 3m
Summary
The agenda concerns the review of the first reading of draft resolution 557, submitted by the Conservative People's Party fraction of the Riigikogu, which aims to establish a Riigikogu investigative committee to assess the risks associated with modified mRNA COVID-19 …
Decisions 1
National Heritage Fund and Raw Materials Supply Security Partnership
2025-03-12 15:44The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
In the Riigikogu information session, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna discussed the creation of a national wealth fund and Estonia's accession to the US-initiated Minerals Security Partnership (MSP). The question was raised by Evelin Poolamets, who wanted to know about developments …
Decisions 1
Ensuring Estonia's security
2025-03-12 14:52The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
Within a series of five questions, the general interpretation and strengths of the mechanisms responsible for ensuring Estonia’s security were addressed. The survey primarily focused on the role of the USA and NATO alliance, and the extent to which there …