Martin Helme
Status: Active
Parliament Seniority: 8 years
Total Speaking Time: 73h 25m
Agenda Items
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Continuation of the first reading of the draft resolution (679 OE) of the Riigikogu, "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Urgently Develop the Suspension of E-voting"
2025-11-10 17:19XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Agenda Duration: 9m
Most Active Speaker
Martin Helme (EKRE, right-wing) was the most active and critical speaker, accusing the Electoral Service of lying and breaching security regulations. He further claimed that the e-elections are neither observable nor verifiable, citing the auditor's inability to confirm the integrity of the data.
Summary
The sitting continued the first reading of Riigikogu draft resolution 679, submitted by the Estonian Centre Party faction, which concerned a proposal to the Government of the Republic to urgently develop the suspension of e-voting. Ando Kiviberg, Chairman of the …
Decisions 1
Swedish Prisoners in Tartu
2025-11-05 14:0115th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
Agenda Duration: 5m
Most Active Speaker
Martin Helme (bPrH1CJsQcU) was the most active questioner, leveling sharp accusations against the government regarding the transfer of Swedish prisoners to Estonia and the Reform Party's allegedly failed governance. His position is better.
Summary
Prime Minister Kristen Michal addressed a question initiated by Martin Helme (EKRE) concerning the ratification of the agreement to transfer Swedish prisoners to Estonia, specifically to Tartu Prison. Helme expressed extreme opposition, accusing the government of demagoguery, lying, and debasing …
Decisions 1
On the topic of ERM
2025-10-15 15:01The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
Agenda Duration: 6m
Most Active Speaker
Martin Helme (qLY8VCNUCx0) was the most active speaker, delivering sharp criticism regarding the operations and funding of the ERM (Estonian National Museum), which falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Culture, and accusing the government of financing perversities with taxpayer money. His position is better.
Summary
Member of Parliament Martin Helme submitted an inquiry to Culture Minister Heidy Purga concerning the event "ÖÖ25" held at the Estonian National Museum (ERM) on September 27. Helme described the performance by the artist "Valge Tüdruk" (White Girl) during the …
Decisions 1
A Better Protected Estonia
2025-10-08 15:29The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
Agenda Duration: 5m
Most Active Speaker
Martin Helme (a member of the Riigikogu representing EKRE) was highly active, putting forward pointed questions concerning the Reform Party's national defense "myths" and the substance of the conversation he had with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. His address was, typically for the opposition, both critical and accusatory.
Summary
Riigikogu member Martin Helme posed a question to Prime Minister Kristen Michal on the topic "A Better Protected Estonia," calling into question the Reform Party's capability to ensure national defense and security. Helme claimed that the Reform Party's self-image of …
Decisions 1
State finances
2025-09-24 15:1315th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
Agenda Duration: 8m
Most Active Speaker
Martin Helme (right) was especially active and critical during the debate, accusing the government of ruining the country's finances and breaking its promises. Prime Minister Kristen Michal was also active, defending the government's decisions and repeatedly countering the opposition's attacks.
Summary
The Riigikogu information hour addressed Prime Minister Kristen Michal's answers on the topic of state finance, focusing on the budget deficit, the growth of national debt, and the fairness of tax policy. Riigikogu member Martin Helme (EKRE) accused the government …
Decisions 1
Inquiry regarding a naval operation (no. 784) that failed and ended with the risk of military confrontation.
2025-09-22 18:3915th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 29m
Most Active Speaker
Martin Helme (on the right) was the most active speaker, submitting an interpellation and delivering a long, sharply critical closing statement in which he accused the government of slogan politics, incompetence in security matters, and lying.
Summary
The Riigikogu debated Interpellation No. 784, submitted by Riigikogu members Martin Helme, Rain Epler, Varro Vooglaid, Arvo Aller, Helle-Moonika Helme, and Rene Kokk, concerning the failed naval operation to stop a tanker (Argent/Jaguar) belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet in May …
Decisions 1
Draft law amending the Act on the Election of Municipal Councils (639 SE) – First Reading
2025-09-11 02:0115th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 6m
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was Martin Helme (EKRE), who presented the content of the draft bill, explained its necessity for ending the legal confusion, and answered several questions. His position is better.
Summary
The Riigikogu began debating the first reading of Draft Law 639, initiated by the faction of the Estonian Conservative People's Party (EKRE), concerning amendments to the Local Government Council Election Act. Presenter Martin Helme explained that the bill aims to …
Decisions 1
Situation in National Defence
2025-09-10 15:0115th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
Agenda Duration: 5m
Most Active Speaker
Martin Helme was the most active speaker, leveling sharp accusations against the government regarding national defense. His speech was aggressive and demanded accountability. (Better)
Summary
Riigikogu member Martin Helme submitted an interpellation to Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding the state of national defense, focusing on recent drone incidents and the management of defense expenditures. Helme accused the government of deliberately misleading the public regarding Estonia's …
Decisions 1
The Minister of Defence's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term development strategy "Estonia 2035"
2025-09-09 13:0415th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
Agenda Duration: 31m
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was Martin Helme (EKRE), who used his addresses and rebuttal to sharply criticize the Reform Party and Defense Minister Pevkur, accusing them of lying, incompetence, and weakening national defense, particularly in the context of the National Audit Office's audit and the Elva drone incident.
Summary
Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur presented a report to the Riigikogu on the implementation of the national long-term development strategy "Eesti 2035" within the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Defence. The Minister emphasized the growth of Estonia's defense budget, pointing out …
Decisions 1
Chair implementation
2025-09-04 12:5815th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
Agenda Duration: 18h 14m
Most Active Speaker
Martin Helme (EKRE) was the most active speaker, participating in numerous procedural disputes, challenging board decisions, and submitting motions of no confidence and draft legislation (e.g., to abolish the car tax). His activity was aimed at protecting the rights of the opposition and scrutinizing the government's actions.
Summary
The report on the sittings of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) covers the work of several sessions (III, IV, V, VI), which were characterized by sharp political confrontations and extensive obstruction, especially concerning the government's tax policy and the organization of …