Martin Helme
Status: Active
Parliament Seniority: 8 years
Total Speaking Time: 73h 25m
Agenda Items
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The situation in the country
2025-10-15 15:41The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
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
On the topic of ERM
2025-10-15 15:01The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
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
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Planning Act and Other Related Acts (683 SE)
2025-10-08 22:58The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
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
A Better Protected Estonia
2025-10-08 15:29The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
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
First Reading of the 2026 State Budget Bill (737 SE)
2025-10-07 13:15The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
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
Political statement by Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding the transfer of the draft State Budget Act 2026
2025-09-25 13:0715th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
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
The situation in the country
2025-09-24 16:1115th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
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
The situation in the country
2025-09-24 15:5615th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
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
State finances
2025-09-24 15:1315th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
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
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
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 …