Martin Helme
Status: Active
Parliament Seniority: 8 years
Total Speaking Time: 73h 25m
Agenda Items
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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
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
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 …
Decisions 7
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakostale, submitted by 42 members of the Riigikogu.
2025-06-12 13:2515th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 1h 1m
Summary
During the Riigikogu session, discussion centered on the written motion submitted by the opposition parties (EKRE, Isamaa, Center Party, SDE) to express no confidence in the Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs, Liisa-Ly Pakosta. The motion of no confidence focused …
Decisions 1
Draft law amending the simplified taxation act for entrepreneurs and the income tax act, and repealing the security tax act – second reading
2025-06-11 18:5715th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 40s
Summary
The Riigikogu debated the second reading of Draft Act 645, initiated by the Government of the Republic, concerning the amendment of the Act on Simplified Taxation of Business Income and the Income Tax Act, and the repeal of the Security …
Decisions 5
Helir-Valdor Seeder
Helir-Valdor Seeder
Helir-Valdor Seeder
Swedish Prisoners
2025-06-11 15:1615th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
Agenda Duration: 7m
Summary
The second question focused on the Riigikogu and concerned Prime Minister Kristen Michal, addressing the issue of Swedish prisoners. The discussion centered on the government's plan to utilize foreign prison services or maintenance options across the border, and the potential …
Decisions 1
Inquiry regarding the impacts and regulations of wind energy development in Estonia (no 749)
2025-06-02 21:2315th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
An inquiry regarding the impacts and regulations of wind energy development in Estonia (inquiry no. 749) submitted on April 14, 2025, by members of the Estonian Parliament Evelin Poolamets, Arvo Aller, Helle-Moonika Helme, Rene Kok, and Rain Epler. The purpose …
Decisions 1
Inquiry Regarding the Pihlakodu Case and the Prosecutor's Office Activities (no 748)
2025-06-02 20:0015th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The present agenda item concerned the interpellation presented by Members of the Riigikogu Züleyxa Izmailova, Riina Sikkuti and others to the Minister of Justice and Digital Transformation, Liisa-Ly Pakosta, regarding the Tabasalu Pihlakodu case and the Prosecutor's Office’s activities. The …
Decisions 1
Draft law amending the Value Added Tax Act (596 SE) – First Reading
2025-05-22 00:44Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Agenda Duration: 46m
Summary
We have reached the last item on the agenda: the first reading of the draft law amending the Value Added Tax Act, initiated by the Conservative People's Party of Estonia faction, number 596. The draft's aim is to lower the …
Decisions 1
Draft law amending the Income Tax Act (597 SE) - First Reading
2025-05-21 23:59Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Agenda Duration: 7m
Summary
Agenda item number 11 addressed the draft law amending the income tax act 597 for its first reading, initiated by the Estonian Conservative People’s Party faction. The draft’s purpose was to reduce the income tax rate to 20%, while government …
Decisions 1
War and Peace
2025-05-21 15:0315th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.
Agenda Duration: 5m
Summary
The discussion focused on Estonian war and peace issues within the context of maritime security and the recent operation to halt the Russian shadow fleet. Speakers debated who issued the orders and how coordination occurred, raising the question of who …