Martin Helme

Martin Helme

Email: martin.helme@riigikogu.ee

Phone: +372 6316425

Gender: MALE

Status: Active

Parliament Seniority: 8 years

Total Speaking Time: 73h 25m

232 agenda items 232 with AI summaries (100.0%) 3850/3850 profiling (100.0%)

Agenda Items

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The situation in the country
2025-10-15 15:41
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
2 speeches
Agenda Duration: 40s
Summary

Riigikogu member Helle-Moonika Helme submitted an interpellation to Prime Minister Kristen Michal on the topic "The Situation in the Country," focusing on the discrepancies between the government's priorities and its use of funds. Helme sharply criticized the underfunding of the …

Decisions 1
Collective
No decisions were made
On the topic of ERM
2025-10-15 15:01
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
5 speeches
Agenda Duration: 6m
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
Collective
No decisions were made
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Planning Act and Other Related Acts (683 SE)
2025-10-08 22:58
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
5 speeches
Agenda Duration: 44m
Summary

The agenda item covered the first reading of Draft Act 683, initiated by the Government of the Republic, concerning amendments to the Planning Act and related legislation. Minister of Economic Affairs and Industry Erkki Keldo introduced the draft, stating that …

Decisions 3
Rain Epler Rain Epler
The proposal by the faction of the Estonian Conservative People's Party to …
Collective
The first reading of Bill 683 SE was concluded.
Collective
The deadline for submitting amendments was set for October 22 at 5:15 …
A Better Protected Estonia
2025-10-08 15:29
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
5 speeches
Agenda Duration: 5m
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
Collective
No decisions were made
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)
2025-10-07 13:15
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
4 speeches
Agenda Duration: 6m
Summary

The first reading of the draft State Budget Act for 2026 (737), initiated by the Government of the Republic, took place in the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament). Minister of Finance Jürgen Ligi presented the budget, which has a revenue volume of …

Decisions 1
Collective
The sitting was extended until the agenda was exhausted, but no later …
2 speeches
Agenda Duration: 40s
Summary

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 …

Decisions 1
Collective
No decisions were made
The situation in the country
2025-09-24 16:11
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
2 speeches
Agenda Duration: 40s
Summary

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 …

Decisions 1
Collective
No decisions were made.
The situation in the country
2025-09-24 15:56
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
2 speeches
Agenda Duration: 2m
Summary

During the Riigikogu information hour, Prime Minister Kristen Michal was asked two questions regarding the current situation in the country. The first question came from Urmas Reinsalu (Isamaa), who sharply criticized the government's State Budget Strategy (SBS), calling it irresponsible …

Decisions 1
Collective
No decisions were made
State finances
2025-09-24 15:13
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
5 speeches
Agenda Duration: 8m
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
Collective
No decisions were made
9 speeches
Agenda Duration: 29m
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
Collective
No decisions were made