By Plenary Sessions: Martin Helme
Total Sessions: 7
Fully Profiled: 7
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The primary opponent is the Reform Party and the government, who stand accused of lying (specifically, making temporary tax hikes permanent) and demonstrating incompetence in economic management. The criticism is intense and targets both political decisions (the tax hikes) and the denial of the opponents' expertise, referring to them derisively as "gurus" and "specialists" whose advice amounted to "talking nonsense." Furthermore, the former finance minister is specifically criticized, being labeled "Europe's best money laundering minister."
2025-05-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing.
The main adversaries are the head of government (the Prime Minister), the Minister of Defence, and the Reform Party, who are accused of bungling and shirking responsibility. The criticism is intense, focusing on the government's failure of leadership and its inability to control the actions of the PPA (Police and Border Guard Board) and the Navy. Compromise is out of the question, as the speaker is demanding the Prime Minister's resignation if he or she was not involved in the decision-making.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The main opponents are the Reform Party and the government, who stand accused of running the country into the ground and prioritizing cheap labor. The criticism is intense, accusing them of blatant dishonesty and rhetorical smoke and mirrors designed to conceal their plans for importing cheap labor. The adversaries are also labeled "globalists" and "satanists," which points to a deep ideological conflict.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The main opponents are the governing coalition and its representatives, who are criticized for constitutional violations, procedural instability, and demagoguery. The speaker accuses the coalition of silencing criticism by using the "Putin" label, and warns that their policies are leading Estonia toward totalitarianism. The attacks are intense, and compromise appears entirely ruled out, particularly regarding the fight against CO2.
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The main opponents are the government, ministers, and officials of the vital statistics office, who are accused of violating the law and promoting extremist ideology. The criticism is both procedural (violating the law) and personal (lying, hypocrisy before the electorate). The attacks are intense, and there is no willingness to compromise, as the government’s actions are viewed as the dismantling of normalcy.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The main opponent is the Reform Party and the new coalition, who stand accused of driving the economy into bankruptcy, lying, and sheer incompetence. The criticism is intense, labeling the opponents "trolls" and accusing them of presenting false forecasts and disregarding the law. Specifically, Kristen Michal, Mart Võrklaev, and Aivar Sõerd are singled out for criticism, with critics questioning their grasp of public finance.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The primary criticism is aimed at the government, particularly Kristen Michal and the Reform Party, who stand accused of actively undermining the survival of the Estonian state. The critique is rooted in policy and values, specifically accusing the government of shirking responsibility (with reference to the Commander of the Defense Forces) and kowtowing to the West. No willingness to compromise is expressed; rather, the immediate cessation of the government’s activities is demanded.