By Plenary Sessions: Martin Helme
Total Sessions: 9
Fully Profiled: 9
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.