By Plenary Sessions: Martin Helme

Total Sessions: 9

Fully Profiled: 9

2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The political stance is fiercely oppositional, focusing on the government's failure to keep its promises, particularly concerning pension increases and the income tax exemption for the average pension. The speaker frames the situation as systematic deceit and betrayal of voters by the government, emphasizing the immorality and brazenness of the administration's actions. The position is clearly performance-based, centered on the government's inability to deliver on its commitments.
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position is strongly opposed to the expansion of the European Central Bank's mandate and the green agenda (ESG, green terror), which are deemed economy-destroying and ideological. Another crucial topic is the demographic crisis, where the government's anti-family policies and the legalization of same-sex marriage are criticized, emphasizing the need to reduce abortion. The position is strongly value-based and critical of failed economic policies, calling for a defense of common sense.
2024-04-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The political position is strongly anti-government, focusing on the nation's path toward bankruptcy and the ideological detriment of "green terror." The most critical issues are energy prices, the state budget deficit, and the lack of economic growth. The stance is value-based and intensely opposed to the current political direction, which is characterized as "green frenzy" and a "hardline communist plan."
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker is intensely focused on the procedural integrity and democratic legitimacy of the Riigikogu, strongly opposing the violation of established rules and the termination of parliamentarism. The primary political focus is the opposition to the e-voting system, which is deemed unreliable, uncontrollable, and unconstitutional, thereby casting doubt on the legitimacy of the government and the parliament. The political framework is robustly value-based, emphasizing the rule of law and the protection of fundamental democratic rights.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The current political position is focused on parliamentary procedure and factional tactics. No concrete stance has been presented on substantive issues, but the actions suggest a desire to use procedural tools (a recess) before the vote. The activity is faction-driven and tactically oriented.
2024-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The political position is firmly focused on scrutinizing the actions of the government and the governing bodies of the Riigikogu (Parliament), and ensuring their accountability. The speaker highlights violations of the constitution and the rules of procedure, specifically regarding the failure to meet the deadline for responding to an interpellation, which suggests the criticism is performance-based. Furthermore, there is criticism directed at the inefficient use of public funds in road construction, prioritizing large infrastructure projects over smaller expenditures.
2024-04-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political platform heavily emphasizes the organization of parliamentary work and established institutional practices. Stress is placed on the necessity of restoring the rule ensuring the largest opposition party is represented on the Riigikogu Board. This stance is fundamentally procedure-driven, aimed at rectifying the situation that completely spiraled out of control last year.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker’s position is strongly values-driven and oppositional, asserting that Estonia is no longer a state governed by the rule of law, but rather a liberal regime that utilizes politicized security agencies. The primary focus is on the abuse of power by the Prosecutor's Office and systemic corruption, which, according to the speaker, has become the rule rather than the exception. The speaker views the current system as a threat to the continued existence of the Estonian population and compares Estonia to banana republics.
2024-04-01
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The political position is strongly value-based and conservative, focusing on the protection of the traditional family (one man and one woman) and opposing mass immigration, which is viewed as a threat to the survival of the Estonian nation. The actions of the government are sharply criticized for deepening the demographic crisis, economic decline, and implementing anti-democratic measures. The speaker positions themselves as an opponent of liberals and cultural Marxist ideas, demanding an end to the abuse of state power.