By Plenary Sessions: Martin Helme
Total Sessions: 8
Fully Profiled: 8
2024-01-25
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political position is focused on a specific draft bill, which is assessed as moderately positive ("good"). The primary focus is on political risk analysis and the consequences that will arise if the legislative amendments are not implemented, which indicates a policy-driven approach.
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The most crucial topic is excise policy, where the speaker firmly supports reducing the excise tax on unleaded gasoline from 563 euros to 359 euros. This stance is clearly driven by policy and results, with the goal of making gasoline cheaper at the pump. The speaker stresses that this is a "good bill" that deserves support.
2024-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
Strong opposition to the government’s policies, particularly forced renovations and the car tax, which are deemed economically burdensome and ideologically rooted in a command economy. The criticism is predominantly value-based and results-oriented, accusing the government of destroying Estonia and making people poorer through tax hikes, the dismantling of the family unit, and Russification. The speaker stresses the defense of property rights and the principles of a market economy.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political position is strongly anti-government, particularly concerning the management of the economic crisis and inflation, criticizing the prime minister as a "financial genius." It strongly supports lowering the income tax rate to stimulate the economy and boost purchasing power. Furthermore, it emphasizes the necessity of maintaining state control and traceability in customs procedures to prevent abuses and ensure privacy. The political framework is heavily performance-based, focusing on the government's failure in economic management.
2024-01-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The political focus is heavily directed towards national security and the removal of symbols of Russian imperialism from the public space. The speaker firmly supports the removal of the Bronze Soldier, viewing it as an affront to the dignity of the Estonian people and a symbol of chauvinism, especially in the context of the war in Ukraine. He also criticizes the government's handling of the timeline for restoring defense capabilities and the conflicting threat assessments, stressing the necessity for swift action. The political framework is value-driven and critical of the government's performance.
2024-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The speaker is extremely critical of the government (Kallas/Reform Party), arguing that their actions pose an existential threat to the Estonian state and its people. The primary concerns are the reduction of national defense capabilities due to arms aid and the Russification of Estonia resulting from mass immigration. The political framework is strongly rooted in values and results, leveling accusations against the government for incompetence and the deliberate undermining of national security.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
There is strong opposition to the government's activities, particularly concerning the procedures used for processing legislation. The criticism centers on the government's hypocrisy: they reject opposition bills citing a lack of analysis, yet they themselves have introduced "monstrous laws" to the Riigikogu without any state budgetary or demographic analysis. This stance is both procedural and value-based, stressing the need to limit state intervention in personal choices.
2024-01-10
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The political stance is strongly oppositional, criticizing the government's poor decisions and insincere presentations. He/She firmly opposes the expansion of the bank's operations into Africa, calling it a corruption-prone "casino of the Black Continent." Furthermore, lowering the VAT rate is a priority for him/her (proposing rates of 19.2% and 19.3%).