By Plenary Sessions: Martin Helme
Total Sessions: 10
Fully Profiled: 10
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.