By Months: Martin Helme
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
12.2024
20 Speeches
Highly active during the Riigikogu sessions in December, repeatedly submitting procedural motions (changing the agenda, withdrawing draft legislation) and participating intensely in debates. The activity has been focused on opposition tactics and continuously challenging the government's actions. Repeatedly requested additional time during the sessions.
11.2024
26 Speeches
Speeches were concentrated during the Riigikogu sessions, especially the budget and constitutional amendment debates in November 2024. They actively participated both as a questioner and as an initiator of draft legislation (Nordica investigative committee), making repeated procedural motions and demanding votes. The pace is intense, focusing heavily on parliamentary work.
10.2024
37 Speeches
The speaker is highly active in the Riigikogu, frequently participating in sittings, particularly during information hours and interpellations (inquiries) (in October, almost every sitting day). He/She often intervenes in procedural disputes and poses pointed questions to ministers, especially concerning economic and social policy issues. He/She is an active initiator and supporter of motions of no confidence.
09.2024
35 Speeches
Highly active in the plenary sessions of the Riigikogu, speaking almost every session day throughout September. Engages in both substantive debates (budget, economy, social issues) as well as procedural matters, demanding changes to the agenda and criticizing the decisions made by the Board. Also noted the withdrawal of the faction’s draft legislation from the agenda due to the absence of the rapporteur.
07.2024
13 Speeches
The speaker is highly active in the Riigikogu, frequently participating in debates concerning major legislation (motor vehicle tax) and motions of no confidence (Svet). Their patterns of activity encompass both substantive opposition and procedural steps, such as proposals to interrupt the reading and protests against the bundling of motions.
06.2024
9 Speeches
The speaker was active in parliamentary sittings (June 3, 5, and 10), participating in both the initiation of bills and in interpellations. He/She referred to his/her work on the Finance Committee, where the second reading of the tax law was prepared, and also submitted a request for a procedural break.
05.2024
38 Speeches
The member is highly active in parliament, frequently participating in sittings and repeatedly raising points of order and submitting proposals to amend the agenda. He/She is involved in filing motions of no confidence against ministers and demands recesses on behalf of the parliamentary group. His/Her contributions are centered around key debates (no-confidence votes, e-voting, the economy).
04.2024
48 Speeches
An exceptionally high level of activity has been demonstrated during Riigikogu sessions, involving repeated daily appearances and the systematic use of obstructionist tactics, such as requesting 10-minute recesses before votes. This pattern of activity also encompasses submitting a motion of no confidence against Minister of Education Kristina Kallas and criticizing the Riigikogu Board for procedural violations.
03.2024
65 Speeches
The speaker is highly active in Riigikogu sessions, participating in debates on interpellations and draft legislation almost every sitting day. They note that the Riigikogu agenda consists almost exclusively of EKRE initiatives, thereby highlighting the heavy workload of their parliamentary group. Furthermore, they criticize the Riigikogu Board for penalizing obstruction and implementing abnormal working procedures.
02.2024
31 Speeches
Debates have centered on the Riigikogu sessions (February 7, 8, 14, 15, 19, 21), focusing on interpellations, the submission of draft legislation, and procedural disputes. Continuous activity has been noted through opposition obstruction and the highlighting of government procedural errors.
01.2024
48 Speeches
The speaker is highly active in the Riigikogu, appearing almost every session day (January 10, 11, 15, 17, 22, 24, 25) and participating in numerous interpellations and bill debates. He/She focuses on submitting opposition bills (tax cuts) and sharply criticizing the government's actions. The taking of a recess for a faction meeting is also noted.