By Months: Martin Helme
Total Months: 9
Fully Profiled: 9
11.2025
17 Speeches
The cooperation style is faction-based, initiating the draft decision on behalf of the faction of the Estonian Conservative People's Party. There are no indications of cooperation with other parties; rather, the focus is on attempting to expose the internal rifts within the opposing party (the Reform Party), specifically concerning the opposition of Tartu Reform Party members to the government project.
10.2025
37 Speeches
There is not enough data.
09.2025
70 Speeches
The style of cooperation is predominantly confrontational and uncompromising towards the government, accusing them of violating parliamentary custom and acting arrogantly. As an exception, he mentioned consulting with almost all parliamentary factions regarding the draft bill on the residency requirement for local elections, citing a willingness to find a consensual solution on technical issues.
06.2025
11 Speeches
The style of collaboration is purely confrontational, focusing on the opposition's duty of due diligence to demand answers from the government and expose their harmful activities. Cooperation with other parties or seeking compromise is not mentioned in the speeches; instead, the emphasis is placed on not supporting the government's actions ("We do not agree with this").
05.2025
42 Speeches
The cooperation is clearly faction-centric, referencing joint voting and the stances of colleagues (Mart, Varro, Rene). Assistance is offered to the coalition (for example, with the bill to repeal the security tax), but this is presented sarcastically, emphasizing the coalition’s inability to deliver on right-wing promises. Previous cooperation while serving in the EKRE government is highlighted as a positive example of the successful implementation of tax cuts.
04.2025
23 Speeches
Demonstrates cooperation with fellow opposition members (referencing Lauri’s and Aivar’s discussion) and supports bills initiated by the opposition (tax cuts, bank tax). There is no apparent willingness to compromise with the coalition; instead, the focus is on ideological opposition, demanding the government’s resignation or snap elections. Criticizes government members for their public statements and advises them to hold internal discussions among themselves.
03.2025
19 Speeches
The speaker is offering the government an alliance on tax cuts, pledging support for the relevant legislation. At the same time, he stresses that EKRE's firm, principled line compelled other parties (Isamaa, the Reform Party, and the Social Democrats) to back the removal of voting rights for non-citizens, thereby framing the cooperation as a tactical method of pressure. Cooperation with the government as a whole is deemed improbable.
02.2025
18 Speeches
Demonstrates a willingness to cooperate with other opposition forces by submitting a motion of no confidence against Climate Minister Alender, together with the Center Party and unaffiliated MPs. However, readiness for cooperation is low on the issue of amending the Constitution, as the party demands a "clean solution" (voting rights exclusively for citizens) and threatens to disrupt the second reading otherwise.
01.2025
6 Speeches
There is no evidence of cooperation; on the contrary, the speaker stresses his refusal to participate in the pretense that the parliamentary system is functioning normally. He points to government decisions made by a small inner circle ("three people," "actually two people"), contrasting this approach with public and parliamentary debate.