By Months: Martin Helme
Total Months: 9
Fully Profiled: 9
11.2025
17 Speeches
The main legislative focus is the initiation of the denunciation of the Istanbul Convention, for which the EKRE faction will submit a draft resolution. The speaker is acting in the role of the initiator and emphasizes the need to amend the Riigikogu’s mandate regarding the initiation of the termination of foreign treaties, so that this right is not exclusively vested in the government.
10.2025
37 Speeches
The legislative focus is on parliamentary oversight, expressed through the submission of a formal inquiry to the Minister of Culture demanding explanations and the implementation of measures concerning the activities and funding of the state institution. The aim is to change the funding principles to prevent the financing of obscene content in the future.
09.2025
70 Speeches
The primary legislative focus is amending the Local Government Elections Act to resolve the legal ambiguity surrounding the permanent residency requirement. He introduced a draft bill that would either abolish the residency requirement entirely or, alternatively, establish the population register entry as the definitive basis, thereby ending political persecution and the initiation of criminal proceedings.
06.2025
11 Speeches
The legislative focus is primarily on opposing the government's proposed tax law and the project initiated by Liisa-Ly Pakosta to bring foreign prisoners into Estonia. She is also demanding the introduction of a bill that would amend the regulations governing the activities of the Prosecutor's Office, aiming to improve its efficiency and ensure the functioning of the rule of law.
05.2025
42 Speeches
Focuses on reversing tax increases (such as bills aimed at lowering the security tax and VAT) and ending the fight against CO2 emissions. It was a strong opponent of the bill concerning religious associations, which was deemed unconstitutional, demanding its amendment. It supports bills that would lower excise duties to the European Union minimum level.
04.2025
23 Speeches
The main legislative priorities are banning e-elections, lowering taxes (including the bank tax), and addressing local government election rules (the residency requirement). (The entity) is an active opposition proponent, bringing forward tax reduction bills and criticizing the government for its inability to even submit minor tax amendments to the Riigikogu.
03.2025
19 Speeches
Legislative priorities include tax cuts, especially the submission of the bill to abolish the car tax. He/She supports legislative action that would restrict the voting rights of non-citizens, and calls for the creation of a commission for the critical assessment of COVID-19 restrictions and vaccine policy. He/She is also putting forward the faction's candidate in the elections for the Riigikogu Board.
02.2025
18 Speeches
The primary legislative activity is focused on opposing the constitutional amendment (electoral rights) and protecting the Riigikogu's rules of procedure. A motion of no confidence was initiated against Climate Minister Yoko Alender concerning the support scheme for offshore wind farms and accusations of lying to the public.
01.2025
6 Speeches
The main legislative focus centers on procedural correctness and constitutionality. This involves criticizing the government for making major energy policy decisions without an energy sector development plan and proper debate in the Riigikogu (Parliament). Furthermore, it supports the constitutional amendment concerning citizens' voting rights, provided that it does not conflict with the constitution itself.