By Plenary Sessions: Martin Helme
Total Sessions: 126
Fully Profiled: 126
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
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2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is directed at opposing amendments to the Planning Act, which are intended to accelerate the construction of wind turbines by bypassing local involvement processes. The speaker is a strong opponent of the draft bill, as it reduces the obligation of local authorities to inform and involve communities.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The focus is on the execution of government duties and the management of national defense funding, rather than initiating or supporting specific legislative bills. Emphasis is placed on the government's inability to complete infrastructure projects (the drone wall, ditches) and manage Ministry of Defence funds according to the requirements set by the National Audit Office.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is directed toward opposing the draft budget submitted by the government to the Riigikogu and criticizing its shortcomings. The adoption of the budget in this form is the main priority, and the speaker remains a strong opponent of it.
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The primary legislative focus is opposing the state budget bill submitted by the government, which is viewed as deepening the economic and fiscal crisis. Criticism is also directed at previous tax legislation (increases in VAT, excise duties, income tax, and the car tax), which has created an unfair tax system. Accountability is demanded for the misuse of national defense funds.
2025-09-24
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
The focus is on opposing the government's budget policy and borrowing (specifically, 2 billion in additional loans and a 4.5% deficit), highlighting the failure to adhere to the goal of moving toward budget balance, which was promised in the coalition agreement. There are no references to specific legislative initiatives; instead, the emphasis is purely on criticizing the government's actions.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is centered on holding the government accountable by means of interpellations regarding security and national defense issues. The objective is to compel the government to provide substantive answers to 13 questions related to the shadow fleet incident and to improve the procedures for informing Parliament.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The focus is centered on a specific legislative procedure (a vote), the outcome of which is deemed disgraceful. The speaker is a staunch opponent of both the procedure and its result.
2025-09-17
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
The speaker's focus is on scrutinizing the government and demanding answers during the information hour, particularly regarding secret permits and the origin of drones. He/She emphasizes the Riigikogu's role in making military decisions, contrasting this with the government's tacit agreements.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is on holding the executive power accountable and requiring the mitigation of administrative risks (the prevention of corruption and conflicts of interest). Specific bills or amendments are not mentioned; rather, the demand is for the improvement of the existing system.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The main legislative priority is the local elections bill, which aims to either abolish or clearly define the residency requirement (registered address) for candidates. The speaker is the initiator and supporter of the bill, seeking to resolve the legal confusion that has led to the initiation of criminal cases and the removal of politicians from local councils.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
The focus is on holding the executive branch accountable through information hearings and demanding the dismissal of officials and ministers in the national defense sector. Legislatively, the priority was opposing the motor vehicle tax, concerning which an extraordinary sitting was organized, but which was ultimately defeated by the coalition.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The legislative focus is directed toward political oversight and demanding accountability, specifically calling for the resignation of the Minister of Defense and the Prime Minister. The speaker emphasizes that parliament must dismiss the ministers if the government fails to take that action itself. Specific bills or amendments were not mentioned.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The legislative focus is centered on maximizing the use of opposition control mechanisms, specifically by submitting votes of no confidence, interpellations, and draft legislation for establishing an investigative committee (Nordica). Substantive legislative proposals include repealing the car tax, amending the law on national holidays and important dates, and organizing a referendum on e-voting.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is a strong opponent of the government's proposed legislation and projects, particularly concerning the transfer of prisoners. Legislatively, the Minister of Justice is required to submit a draft bill that would amend the prohibition preventing the Minister from interfering in the work of the prosecutor's office, in order to ensure the effectiveness of the administration of justice and put an end to impunity.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on opposing a specific tax bill that would solidify temporary tax increases and obscure corporate tax components. The speaker is against the bill and has introduced a motion to adjourn proceedings to halt its passage.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
The legislative focus is currently on opposing the bill initiated by Pakosta regarding the granting of residence permits in exchange for money, as the speaker believes it poses a threat to national security. The Prime Minister is being pressed for a clear statement on whether this draft legislation will be forwarded from the government to the parliament.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The legislative focus is directed toward demanding improvements in the oversight of existing legal norms and institutions, such as the Prosecutor's Office. There is also a demand for establishing stricter and clearer standards regarding noise and vibration to protect public health.
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The primary legislative focus is supporting the draft act on lowering the VAT rate, which he/she vows to certainly vote in favor of. He/She stresses that these tax reductions are essential to prevent the VAT rate from increasing to 24% and to improve the overall economic climate. He/She also points to previous successful legislative initiatives (the reduction of alcohol and diesel excise duties).
2025-05-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.
The focus is on political accountability and the criticism of the government's actions, rather than the presentation of specific bills or legislative priorities. The speaker is demanding accountability, not new legislative measures.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The primary legislative focus is on opposing the Aliens Act and its exceptions (such as the 1.5-times salary criterion), as these provisions allow for bypassing the quota and importing unlimited cheap labor. The speaker is a staunch opponent of the existing legislation, calling the current quota (1,300 people) an "absolute fiction."
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on opposing government bills, particularly those concerning the constitutional order (religious associations) and gender quotas ("the less represented sex"). The speaker supports amending adopted laws to eliminate unconstitutionality and backs an initiative aimed at ending CO2 fines.
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus centers on the strict adherence to the Name Act and its alleged violation by civil registry officials. The speaker opposes the administrative practices sanctioned by the government, demanding the rigorous enforcement of the law and the restriction of official discretion.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is aimed at annulling the government’s tax increases (specifically the security tax, which consists of hikes in VAT, income tax, and corporate income tax) and reducing excise duties. The speaker is acting as the initiator (of the law on annulling the security tax) and is a strong opponent of bills concerning the subsidization of core production capacity. He emphasizes that the tax increases have not yielded the projected budget revenues (e.g., the car tax, VAT).
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
Information is unavailable. The speaker focuses on criticizing the government's political decisions and press releases, rather than initiating or supporting specific bills or amendments.
2025-04-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed toward the planning process and transparency issues, emphasizing the autonomy of local government self-governance. The aim is to clarify which stages and impact assessments citizens need to monitor in order to protect their interests against large-scale projects.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The focus is on the government's inability to present promised bills, especially those concerning the minor tax reduction (a 2% change in the tax rate) and the increase in defense expenditure. He/She criticizes the government for failing to deliver on these legislative priorities, even though the overall workload is low.
2025-04-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Legislative focus is currently directed toward amending or repealing the legislation that governs e-election procedures, with a demand for the system's complete prohibition. The speaker is a staunch opponent of the existing electoral order, basing their stance on court decisions.
2025-04-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently on supporting a tax reduction bill, which is likely aimed at lowering the VAT on foodstuffs. The speaker is a strong proponent of this initiative and is leveraging their past experience to justify its budgetary impact.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The main legislative priority is the introduction of an extraordinary bank tax, the draft bill for which has been repeatedly submitted and whose adoption is being demanded. Additionally, the focus is on repealing the government's tax increases (e.g., the car tax) and requiring adequate standards for regulating wind farm noise to protect the health of residents.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is focusing on two legislative topics: opposition to the bill that includes gender quotas and sanctions, and support for the tax reduction bills initiated by the opposition. He/She is an active opponent of the government's initiatives and a supporter of the opposition's economic proposals.
2025-03-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is directed toward the internal administration and procedures of the Riigikogu, particularly the election of a member of the Bureau. The speaker is acting as the initiator (the nominator of the candidate) and is engaged in clarifying the parliament's rules of procedure.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative priority is restricting voting rights exclusively to Estonian citizens, a goal that has been in the party's platform since 2013. The speaker positions himself as the primary driver of this change, having forced other parties to alter their stance and prevented the "defilement" of the constitution.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The focus is on opposing enacted tax hikes (such as the car tax) and criticizing violations of the Riigikogu's procedural rules (specifically, failing to meet deadlines and neglecting to hold scheduled votes). The primary political objective is demanding snap elections, which clearly signals a desire to change the composition of the current government.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is centered on opposing the government’s policies, particularly the dismantling of the security tax (an income tax levied from the first euro). The speaker concentrates on criticizing the government’s actions and challenging their economic and security impact.
2025-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed at the work of the ongoing commission, demanding its expansion to critically assess the role of state power in the persecution and harassment of people, not just the effectiveness of vaccines. Reference is also made to earlier legislative amendments (NETS and the Emergency Situation Act) which enabled subsequent restrictions.
2025-03-12
The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
There is no information available regarding specific legislative priorities; the focus remains on scrutinizing the government's actions and ensuring accountability. The primary demand is for the government to present a clear plan for foreign and security policy, and to provide an answer regarding the potential transfer of national defense responsibilities to Brussels.
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently aimed at halting and exposing the government's 2.6 billion euro subsidy scheme. The speaker supports introducing a motion of no confidence against the Climate Minister as a tool to inform the public about the government's corrupt activities.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on ensuring the procedural simplicity of laws and preventing simple bills from being unnecessarily complicated. Another priority is addressing provisions related to beekeeping and associated practical issues (such as damage caused by bears) within the scope of the legislation.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on opposing the draft bill to amend the constitution regarding voting rights in local elections. The Speaker opposes the bill and is initiating procedural steps, proposing to suspend the second reading, and vowing to vote against the amendment if it includes suffrage for 'grey passport' holders.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary objective is to stop the government's activities and prevent it from causing harm, which is demonstrated by voting against the government. Among the substantive issues highlighted are energy policy (criticism regarding transition costs and environmental impact) and matters concerning the financing and management of state-owned airlines (Nordica). The speaker is a vocal opponent of the government's policies and decisions.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
Legislative focus is heavily centered on opposing the government's proposed "dreadful law," which restricts freedom of religion and association and is widely considered unconstitutional. The objective is to reverse the government's violations of democracy and restore normalcy.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
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2025-01-30
Fifteenth Estonian Parliament, fifth session, plenary session.
The legislative focus is on the constitutional amendment bill and the deliberation of related proposals. The speaker serves as a critical assessor of the bill's legal conformity and supports specific changes designed to bring the draft to the desired final vote.
2025-01-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus is on the procedural overturning of the government’s energy decisions, due to the absence of the Energy Sector Development Plan debated in the Riigikogu and the amended climate law. The speaker opposes the making of quick, non-transparent, and unlegislated decisions that commit billions of euros for the next 20 years.
2025-01-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The primary focus is on criticizing existing procedures and policies, rather than initiating new legislation. The speaker is strongly opposed both to the disregard for the Riigikogu's rules of procedure (allowing for arbitrary action) and to the content of the education program.
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on opposing a specific tax bill (which includes increases to VAT and income tax, along with a new tax on business income). The speaker is an active opponent, urging a 'no' vote on the bill because it neither helps balance the state budget nor addresses the promotion of security.
2024-12-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.
The focus is on criticizing the government's actions and ethical issues (the movement of high officials into the defense industry) and demanding information during the question hour. Specific legislative priorities or draft bills are not mentioned.
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The legislative focus centers on monitoring government actions and demanding transparency concerning decisions related to the exploration of mineral resources and potential mining. The speaker requires explicit political assurance that no decisions regarding mining or the alienation of these resources have been finalized.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently on opposing government bills concerning the extension of foreign missions and the raising of excise duties. The mission bills are being criticized as unconstitutional blank checks that effectively grant the government the right to declare war.
2024-12-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The legislative focus is aimed at challenging existing environmental regulations and fees imposed by the government, which currently hinder Eesti Energia's ability to operate in the market. The primary objective is to compel the government, in its capacity as owner, to guarantee the continuation of energy production, rather than focusing on the initiation of new legislation.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative focus is the opposition to two bills: amendments to the Child Protection Act (which, in the speaker's view, aim to create a mechanism to aid pedophiles) and a bill concerning a financial transaction (providing funds to the EBRD). The speaker is actively opposing these, submitting both substantive amendments and proposals for the outright rejection of the bills.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative priority is restricting suffrage, thereby supporting the exclusive right of Estonian citizens to vote in all elections. The speaker opposes the coalition's draft bill but supports amending the constitution, provided it is executed properly and also includes revoking the voting rights of non-citizens.
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
The legislative focus is currently on amending the Constitution to resolve the issue of non-citizens' voting rights by explicitly excluding that right. The speaker is the initiator and main proponent of an alternative draft bill, which was submitted jointly with Isamaa and other members of parliament. The goal is to resolve this constitutional law problem cleanly, without the involvement of non-citizens.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The legislative focus is on challenging and amending the state budget process. The speaker is a strong opponent of the draft budget, proposing its rejection or the termination of the proceedings. He also submits specific amendments, including proposals to cut funding for social issues.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus is directed toward criticizing government policies and strategies (security, regional policy) and demanding their amendment. The only direct reference to legislative action is the EKRE faction's vote against joining the Paris Climate Agreement.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is aimed at changing the current funding mechanism to stop the Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa) from financing abortions under the classification of a healthcare service. The goal is to shift choices and priorities within national funding.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The primary legislative focus revolves around government accountability and motions of no confidence, specifically by actively initiating and supporting the vote of no confidence against Jürgen Ligi. The criticism centers on the lack of transparency in the state budget and the minister's apparent desire to diminish the Riigikogu's role in the budget handling process.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
There is no data available regarding legislative priorities, bills, or proposed amendments, as the speeches focus on political culture and foreign policy positions.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The main focus is on criticizing the government's actions and demanding accountability through interpellations concerning economic policy and the plan for leasing out prison spaces. The speaker is a strong opponent of the government's proposed measures, attempting to publicly discredit them.
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on opposing government draft legislation concerning cuts to social benefits and the statutory regulation of appointing specific individuals to office (the so-called Keit Kasemets bill). It emphasizes the necessity of adhering strictly to the constitution and established good legislative practice, criticizing the government for violating laws and engaging in flawed or retroactive lawmaking processes.
2024-10-10
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth sitting, plenary session.
The legislative focus is currently on opposing a specific provision of the draft bill concerning the expungement of criminal records and the removal of the exception for cases involving pedophilia. The speaker is a strong opponent of this amendment and demands its deletion from the bill.
2024-10-09
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth Session, Plenary Session.
The legislative focus is centered on the critical review of the restructuring of budget and social services funding. The speaker is acting as a critic, demanding detailed explanations regarding the specific budget components and the resulting obligations that will fall upon local authorities (LOAs) due to the transfer of nursing services.
2024-10-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus is directed toward demanding a referendum on the issue of phosphorite mining, in order to prevent irreversible damage to the natural environment and financial losses. Furthermore, existing regulations and quota systems are being criticized, especially the inefficiency of CO2 quotas and immigration quotas.
2024-10-07
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on scrutinizing the implementation of government action plans and the budget, demanding answers regarding the underfunding of the road maintenance plan and the budgetary coverage for infrastructure projects. The priority is the realization of existing but unfulfilled infrastructure commitments (e.g., Via Baltica).
2024-09-26
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the strong opposition to the government's 2025 state budget bill. The speaker, a critic of the budget proposed by the opposing side, is demanding cuts to major projects (Rail Baltic, the green transition) and ideological spending (NGOs), while simultaneously protecting funding for education and pensions.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on the opposition to amendments being introduced into Estonian law through an international convention, specifically those relating to social gender and transgenderism. The speaker positions themselves as a strong opponent of the initiative, attempting to block it and accusing the initiator of bringing a "perverse matter" to the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament).
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The legislative focus is aimed at opposing the government’s budget and borrowing policies and raising the issue of how to finance the cost overrun (2.7 billion) of the Rail Baltic project. The speaker primarily acts as a critic and opponent of the government’s plans and forecasts (RES, tax hikes), demanding specific cuts or the abandonment of projects.
2024-09-24
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The speaker refers to a previous political achievement (the liberalization of the second pension pillar funds), but does not specifically present or endorse any ongoing legislative bill. The focus is on criticizing the government’s actions and demanding solutions for helping ordinary citizens.
2024-09-23
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed toward opposing the closure of the consulate general and demanding its reopening, should the speaker's faction ever come into a position of decision-making power. Procedural requirements for processing draft legislation are also being criticized, such as the unjustified requirement for 51 votes.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
There is insufficient data regarding the legislative focus.
2024-09-18
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The legislative focus is aimed at opposing the government's tax increases and budget priorities. Specifically, criticism is leveled against the support measure for large corporations, whose terms are allegedly tailored specifically for a single recipient, and the disclosure of that recipient is being demanded.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus is centered on demanding the amendment or repeal of Section 151¹ of the Penal Code, given that it infringes upon several constitutional rights. There is also a demand for the modification of the law concerning the confiscation of frozen assets, which is deemed unconstitutional, alongside criticism regarding the elimination of parliamentary obstruction. Emphasis is placed on the necessity for legal clarity, and the situation where the commentary on the rules of procedure holds more weight than the actual sections of the law is heavily criticized.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is on initiating a Riigikogu resolution, which is an appeal to the government aimed at solving the demographic crisis and restoring benefits. The speaker supports applying pressure on the government at the parliamentary level to force a policy change.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The speaker's priority is the transparency of the national defense inventory and criticism of the government's procurement policy, particularly regarding the purchase of ammunition and expensive missile systems. He/She supports developing the capabilities (coastal defense, air defense, internal defense reserve) initiated by the previous EKRE government, contrasting this with the current plans, which, in his/her estimation, fail to guarantee genuine defense capability.
2024-09-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.
The legislative focus is centered on criticizing the government's misuse of existing laws, particularly the Constitution and § 151¹ of the Penal Code. The speaker opposes the government's practice of restricting rights and demands accountability for these legal violations, specifically inquiring about the dismissal of police chiefs.
2024-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on opposing government-initiated draft legislation, particularly regarding the implementation of the transition law for Estonian-language education and amendments to the Income Tax Act affecting pensions. The speaker references prior work aimed at improving these drafts, but current efforts are predominantly critical and confrontational.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
The primary legislative focus is on the no-confidence procedure, which is used to expose the government's untrustworthiness and duplicity. Specific bills or legislative amendments are not mentioned; rather, the emphasis is placed on demanding political accountability.
2024-07-29
The 15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.
The main legislative focus is the rejection of the car tax bill and its subsequent repeal in the future. Furthermore, there is criticism regarding the constant violation of the Riigikogu's rules of procedure and the Constitution within the chamber, with the reading of those rules being deemed an unnecessary activity.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The legislative focus is on opposing the car tax bill and obstructing its proceedings by proposing to suspend the second reading. The speaker is an active opponent who is demanding a vote on the faction's proposals and calling on those present in the chamber to vote against the bill.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The legislative focus is centered on opposing the government's fiscal policy and new tax laws (specifically, the income tax hike and the proposed green tax). The speaker is a strong opponent of these ongoing legislative initiatives regarding tax increases and the green transition, and criticizes the government's attempts to label these taxes misleadingly.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The primary legislative focus is the categorical opposition to the car tax bill and its rejection in the Riigikogu. More broadly, the objective is to repeal major costly policies implemented or planned by the government, such as the tax hump, the green transition, and Rail Baltic.
2024-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is centered on holding the government accountable and requiring—via parliamentary inquiry—an analysis of the impacts of political decisions. The goal is to compel the government to identify and mitigate the risks associated with Ukraine’s EU accession, particularly those related to the budget and the free movement of labor.
2024-06-05
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker acts as an opponent in the legislature, focusing on criticizing budgetary policy and tax laws (the car tax, pension cuts). He refers to his work on the Finance Committee while preparing for the bill's second reading, being an active participant on the opposing side of the legislative process. He also submits procedural motions during the plenary session (a request for a recess).
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus centers on the Platform Work Directive, leading to accusations that the ministry engaged in lobbying and biased public policy. The speaker is critical of the government's policymaking process, which, in their estimation, is working against Estonian interests when dealing with European directives.
2024-05-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing
The legislative focus is on opposing the government's bills, especially the one that abolishes the income tax exemption for pensioners and reduces their income. The speaker also criticizes minor tax bills (e.g., the sugar drink bill) as insufficient and "idiotic" measures for solving budget problems.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on resisting the tax hikes initiated by the government and the elimination of income tax exemptions. The speaker is an active opponent, utilizing the floor of the Riigikogu to critique government policy rather than prioritizing the introduction of new legislation.
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The legislative focus is aimed at enhancing government oversight and accountability, demanding specific actions and data (such as the number of individuals suspended from duty). [The body/individual] actively utilizes parliamentary inquiries (interpellations) to compel ministers to address questions regarding state budget spending and supervision of the social sphere, while criticizing the Riigikogu Board for rejecting these inquiries.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker is supporting a draft law aimed at improving the status of the Estonian language. He/She is using the legislative platform to stress the necessity of defining a critical threshold for mass immigration and integration, which constitutes his/her primary political priority.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed toward issues of citizenship and suffrage, topics on which the speaker is clearly an opponent, deeming these amendments to be fundamentally transformative and dangerous to Estonia. They criticize the government's priorities for focusing on symbols instead of legislation that would tackle alienation and immigration.
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed towards ending e-elections and reforming the electoral system to restore verifiability and uniformity. The speaker is the initiator of a draft bill which seeks to appeal to the Venice Commission to obtain an international assessment of the integrity of Estonian elections. He/She also criticizes the Supreme Court for failing to provide a final assessment regarding the uniformity and constitutionality of the elections.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The focus is on government accountability and the fulfillment of election promises, particularly concerning tax policy. It demands assurance that a property tax will not be introduced, citing the previous broken promise regarding the car tax. The legislative focus is centered more on opposing existing policies than on initiating new ones.
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The current legislative focus is centered on the deliberation of the motion of no confidence, which has been submitted pursuant to the Constitution and the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act. Additionally, emphasis is placed on the necessity of guaranteeing local governments adequate budgetary resources to fulfill their commitments related to the transition to Estonian-language education and to meet teacher salary promises (including the specific Ida-Viru County coefficient).
2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The legislative focus is on holding the government accountable for failing to fulfill promises made in the coalition agreement and prior to the elections (especially the tax-free average pension). The speaker is an active opponent of the current policy and is engaged in making procedural proposals in the Riigikogu chamber (demanding a recess and a vote).
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on criticizing the economic impact of existing government policies and European regulations (such as the CO2 tax and green requirements), coupled with demanding comprehensive analyses. The key priorities are opposing the government's social policy (specifically same-sex marriage) and addressing the demographic crisis by reducing abortions, while simultaneously accusing the government of setting the wrong priorities.
2024-04-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on opposing the government's budget and energy policies and offering alternative solutions. The speaker's priorities include continuing oil shale energy production for 15–20 years and building a nuclear power plant, as well as removing the costs of Rail Baltic from the state budget.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The primary legislative focus is the opposition to the draft bill amending the e-elections law, with efforts underway to terminate its second reading. The speaker is a staunch opponent who is also fighting for the right of Riigikogu members to submit and vote on amendments—a right he considers central to their mandate.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The current legislative focus is procedural, centering on the organization of the Riigikogu's work and the scheduling of the vote. The content or priorities of the specific bill are not evident.
2024-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed toward monitoring compliance with existing legislation and procedural norms, particularly concerning the deadlines for responding to inquiries. The speaker is primarily acting as an overseer, demanding strict adherence to current laws.
2024-04-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The main legislative focus is procedural: the election of the Deputy Speaker of the Riigikogu. The broader goal is to ensure institutional balance and opposition representation through the composition of the parliament's governing body.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker is legislatively focused on reforming the oversight of the justice system and scrutinizing government actions. He is a supporter of an opposition bill concerning the education of Ukrainian children and participates in party-line voting.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is aimed at reversing the redefinition of the concept of marriage, which should be achieved either through a referendum or by other means. Furthermore, there is a demand to tighten immigration restrictions, specifically by eliminating or severely limiting exceptions, in order to curb mass immigration, the volume of which now exceeds even Soviet-era levels.
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently on either abolishing or amending the e-voting system, as the speaker believes it violates the constitution. The speaker is a strong opponent of the current legislative situation and demands a change to the system, which Parliament refuses to make.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the implementation of the anti-corruption law and the achievement of its objectives. Furthermore, attention is being directed toward deficiencies in the legal system's internal control and disciplinary mechanisms, demanding measures to hold prosecutors who violate the law accountable.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The legislative focus is on the proposal made to the Government of the Republic to reduce the Value Added Tax (VAT) on foodstuffs and medicines to 5%. The speaker, who is the initiator of the proposal, is concentrating on criticizing the procedural obstacles (the 51-vote threshold) for processing decisions with a budgetary impact, considering it a trick by the coalition designed to avoid holding a vote.
2024-03-13
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
There is no legislative focus; the speaker is concentrating on criticizing the political decisions made by the executive branch and demands a clear public commitment from the government ruling out going to war. The priority is the government's obligation to protect the Estonian state and ensure our soldiers are equipped within Estonia.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
Focuses on the bill concerning direct democracy, acting as its strong supporter and initiator. [The subject] is interested in the specifics of the bill, especially the mechanisms that would be implemented in the event of a referendum result being rejected or obstructed by the local council. The objective is to establish a political decision-making system within the local municipality that ensures legitimacy.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker stresses the role of their party (EKRE) as the initiator of legislative work, noting that the Riigikogu agenda features only the bills and proposals they have submitted to the government. He/She is strongly opposed to the car tax bill and any legislation concerning the reduction of family benefits or ideological changes.
2024-03-07
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is currently aimed at opposing the existing energy policy and infrastructure development, particularly concerning the priorities for constructing new transmission lines (the Latvia/Sõrve route versus the Finland route). The speaker is a dissenter and advocates for building a nuclear power plant as an alternative, arguing it would cover the country's electricity needs for the entire century.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker's priority is amending the Local Authorities Election Act so that the right to vote is an exclusive privilege for Estonian citizens. He/She opposes the adoption of the EU Tax Directive (Pillar 2) and proposes rejecting the draft bill because it infringes upon tax sovereignty.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker is an opponent of the proposed biofuels bill, expressing skepticism about its positive impact. He/She is a critical participant in the legislative process, attempting to determine what the bill would actually improve. Also significant is the issue of the government's energy policy and the associated investments (2 billion).
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is aimed at opposing and repealing existing and proposed legislation. Key priorities include repealing the car tax and the Cohabitation Act, as well as maintaining the tax exemption for land under one's home. The speaker positions themselves as an opponent of the government's legislative agenda.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
He/She focuses on refuting legislative objections concerning tax policy and questions the agricultural law’s compliance with EU common market rules. He/She supports the foundational legislation for Estonian-language education but criticizes the controversial nature of the implementation draft.
2024-02-21
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The speaker is involved in the enforcement and oversight of legislation, criticizing the selective application of laws (such as the Advertising Act) and demanding stricter regulation of background checks regarding immigration. They highlight cases where sections of the law were quickly located to silence critics (the fining of Jaak Valge), yet no corresponding sections are found to halt the government’s information operations.
2024-02-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on opposing the implementation of new taxes (such as the car tax) and tax hikes (such as the VAT increase), as these measures exacerbate the economic crisis. Furthermore, emphasis is placed on the necessity of reducing the excessive bureaucracy and administrative burden created in the name of the green transition, which is particularly damaging to the agricultural sector.
2024-02-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
Although the topic technically being addressed is labeling, the speaker's focus is directed toward a broader political agenda that restricts consumer choices and imposes a new food culture. The speaker is a staunch opponent of this ideological program, which introduces insects into the food chain, and demands that the motives behind it be fully disclosed.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
The main legislative priorities include the bill on taxing bank profits and the removal of the NGO Slava Ukraini from the income tax exemption list, replacing it with the NGO Ukraina Eest. He/She is acting as the proponent and sharply criticizes the Riigikogu Board for violating the Rules of Procedure Act during the processing of these bills.
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus is on parliamentary oversight and transparency, requiring the interim report of the Nordica special audit to be made available to the Riigikogu and the Special Committee Against Corruption. He/She is an active opponent of tax increases and participates in the work of the Finance Committee, analyzing the financial overviews presented by the Ministry of Finance.
2024-01-25
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on supporting the specific bill and assessing the risks associated with it. The speaker acts as both a supporter and an assessor of the bill, seeking clarification regarding the potential consequences of leaving it unchanged.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative priority is amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel, and Electricity Excise Duty Act. The speaker is the initiator of the draft bill, focusing specifically on lowering the excise duty on unleaded gasoline to bring down fuel prices.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The main legislative topics are the opposition to government-initiated taxes (the car tax) and obligations arising from the European Union (building energy efficiency). It emphasizes the importance of infrastructure projects (four-lane highways, the Saaremaa bridge) initiated during the previous government, which have been halted by the current government.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the draft amendments to the Income Tax Act, which aim to lower the income tax rate in order to improve the economic situation. He/She is also opposed to the bill that would reduce traceability and control in customs procedures, emphasizing the need for bureaucracy to ensure integrity.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus is directed at a specific proposal—submitted by the speaker’s party and subsequently voted down by the coalition—to remove the Bronze Soldier from the public space. It is stressed that the government does not need to wait for a parliamentary requirement; it could act independently by reactivating the relevant commission.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The focus is on controlling the government's activities and opposing existing projects (Rail Baltic). He demands the rapid restoration of national defense capability and the tightening of immigration policy, including the return of military conscripts to Ukraine and the monitoring of Russian agents of influence. He is critical of the inaction of the Ministry of the Interior's investigative bodies regarding the "Slava Ukraini" case.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The primary focus is placed on the quality and procedures of lawmaking, specifically by opposing government drafts that fail to include the mandatory impact assessments. Furthermore, the opposition rejects the dismissal of bills based solely on the lack of development funding, all while demanding complete transparency regarding the state budget.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on initiating and supporting bills aimed at reducing the VAT rate, with various specific rates being proposed. Furthermore, he/she is a strong opponent of the draft legislation concerning the expansion of the international bank's operations, proposing that it be rejected during the first reading.