Martin Helme

Riigikogu member Mart Helme posed a question to Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding security, focusing primarily on internal security and Estonia’s preparedness against domestic threats. Helme began with a brief discussion of the Saatse Boot issue, clarifying that the lack …

A discussion between Prime Minister Kristen Michal and Riigikogu member Priit Sibul addressed issues related to the infrastructure and security of Estonia's eastern border, focusing on the closure of the Saatse Boot road section and the establishment of the Baltic …

The discussion focused on Prime Minister Kristen Michal's plans for the upcoming European Council, particularly concerning migration policy and climate goals. Riigikogu member Rain Epler posed a very specific question: whether Estonia, similar to Poland, intends to seek an exemption …

Riigikogu member Helle-Moonika Helme submitted an interpellation to Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding "The Situation in the Country," focusing on the government's priorities and use of funds. Helme sharply criticized the cuts in the cultural sector and the low salaries …

The report addresses the response of Minister of Culture Heidy Purga to the interpellation by Martin Helme (EKRE) concerning the scandalous event "ÖÖ25" held at the Estonian National Museum (ERM). Martin Helme highlighted that an artist named "Valge Tüdruk" (White …

The first reading of Draft Bill 683, initiated by the Government of the Republic, concerning the amendment of the Planning Act and related legislation, took place under this agenda item. The bill was introduced by the Minister of Economic Affairs …

The session addressed the third question posed to Prime Minister Kristen Michal, the topic of which was "A Better Protected Estonia." Riigikogu member Martin Helme (EKRE) questioned the reputation of the Reform Party as a defender of the state, referencing …

The sitting included the first reading of the draft 2026 State Budget Act (737), initiated by the Government of the Republic, which was presented by Minister of Finance Jürgen Ligi. The Minister emphasized that the budget was drafted in anticipation …

At the Riigikogu session, Prime Minister Kristen Michal presented the 2026 state budget draft on behalf of the government, calling it the "Budget of Security and Prosperity." The Prime Minister emphasized two main priorities: strengthening national defense and promoting economic …

The written topic of the presented agenda is the state of the country and the economic and budgetary measures resulting from it. The speeches primarily evolved into a critical discussion of the government's economic policy: there was discussion of reducing …