By Plenary Sessions: Martin Helme
Total Sessions: 6
Fully Profiled: 6
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political stance is fiercely oppositional, primarily targeting the Reform Party government's energy policy and the controversial 2.6 billion euro wind farm subsidy scheme. The core focus remains the government's incompetence, their established pattern of dishonesty, and the widespread corruption that is detrimental to the people of Estonia. Our political framework is strongly performance-driven and values-based, underscoring the necessity of affordable electricity and low taxation.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political focus centers on the procedural simplicity of legislation, with the speaker offering moderate criticism of the excessive complication of a simple law ("the whole world is being taken apart at once"). A specific sector-based question is also raised regarding the extent of damage caused by beekeeping and bears, demonstrating an interest in practical rural problems.
2025-02-25
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The core political stance is strictly value-based, requiring voting rights to be exclusive only to citizens of the Republic of Estonia in all elections (Riigikogu, local, and European). The most critical issue is amending the constitution regarding suffrage in local elections. In this matter, there is strong opposition to any compromise that would guarantee non-citizens the right to vote. The speaker deems a half-measure solution that allows gray passport holders to participate a "rotten egg" and a trashing of the constitution.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly anti-government (Kristen Michal and the Reform Party), focusing on their unfitness for office, which is characterized by lying, corruption, and arrogance. The primary focus is on evaluating the government's actions and values, rather than the substance of the policies themselves. High-intensity opposition is directed at expensive and environmentally destructive renewable energy policies, as well as tax hikes.
2025-02-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The political position is strongly value-based and conservative, focusing on the protection of constitutional rights, especially freedom of religion and assembly. The speaker emphasizes the need to maintain strong allied relations with the United States and criticizes the government's double standards and far-left tendencies. The goal is to restore Estonia to "normal" following the government's violations of democracy.
2025-02-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The political stance is fiercely oppositional, calling into question the legitimacy of the government's mandate by citing the results of the electronic vote. The primary focus remains on the government’s foreign policy actions, specifically criticizing the damage done to allied relations with the United States. The criticism targets both the government's overall performance and its adherence to core values.