By Plenary Sessions: Martin Helme
Total Sessions: 10
Fully Profiled: 10
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The political stance is one of extremely strong opposition to the government's economic and financial policies, which are viewed as divorced from reality and actively steering the country toward bankruptcy. The most prominent issues highlighted are the reckless growth of national debt, the longest and deepest economic recession in Europe, and the decline in purchasing power. This position is heavily results-oriented, emphasizing the government's failure to deliver on its promises and pointing to a crisis of democracy and legitimacy. The draft budget is being declared completely unfit for purpose.
2025-09-24
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
A strong opposition to the Reform Party government, focusing on the economic decline (the longest and deepest recession in Europe) and the irresponsible management of public finances. Key issues highlighted are the record growth of national debt, a massive budget deficit, and inefficiency in national defense. The opposition's platform is intensely results-oriented and accusatory, stressing the government's broken promises regarding budget balancing.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The political focus is centered on issues of Estonian security and national defense, sharply criticizing the government's (especially the Reform Party's) inaction and incompetence in managing Russian provocations (the shadow fleet, drones, airspace violations). Hoia maintains a strongly oppositional stance, accusing the government of living in a world of slogans and being detached from reality. They also strongly oppose tax increases (VAT, income tax, car tax, excises, land tax) and entering into war with Russia, emphasizing that voters have not provided a mandate for such actions. The political framework is heavily results-oriented, stressing the government's failure in tangible action.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The most prominent issue is national security, which is viewed as being jeopardized by the actions of the government. The political stance involves strong opposition to the government, which is directly labeled as the greatest security threat. Criticism is aimed at the government’s overall performance and operational capacity.
2025-09-17
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
The speaker’s political stance is highly critical of the government, focusing on issues of national defense and security. They forcefully oppose the potential use of Estonian territory for waging war against Russia, deeming it contradictory to both the Estonian constitution and national security interests. While supporting Ukraine in its war for independence is considered necessary, it is stressed that any decision regarding participation in the war must be the result of a parliamentary vote, not the government’s tacit agreement. The political framework is primarily centered on government performance and values.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
The political focus is directed toward government accountability, specifically criticizing the accounting shortfalls in the defense sector and the risk of corruption (the so-called revolving door phenomenon). Furthermore, a cross-sectoral administrative issue is being raised concerning the granting of permits to hunt nuisance wildlife and the subsequent resolution of damages caused by them. The speaker adopts a strongly oppositional stance, centering their criticism on the performance and effectiveness (performance-driven) of the government's actions.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The political stance is strongly oppositional, focusing on the government’s widespread incompetence and lack of accountability, particularly in healthcare and national defense. The speaker frames the government’s actions as a catastrophe and a breach of political culture. The main issues addressed are the healthcare crisis, political accountability for the Health Insurance Fund (Tervisekassa) scandal, and the damaging of Estonia’s reputation in foreign relations.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
The political position is one of strong opposition, focusing on the government's incompetence and the deliberate misleading of the public regarding national defense issues (drone detection and the disarray in defense spending). The government's economic policy is also sharply criticized, specifically the concealment of tax hikes and the budget deficit. The criticism is primarily aimed at the government's actions and honesty, accusing them of maintaining the narrative that things are "in safe hands," which is, in reality, a bluff.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The most prominent issue is the state of national defense and security, particularly concerning the drone and tanker incidents, as well as the alleged waste and corruption surrounding defense spending (5% of GDP). The political stance is highly confrontational, with the opposition accusing the government (the Reform Party) of incompetence, lying, and systemic failure. The focus is on performance-driven criticism of the government's actions and results, demanding the resignation of ministers.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The political position is strongly oppositional, centered on defending democratic institutions and the Riigikogu's Rules of Procedure against the "totalitarian" behavior of the government and the board. Key substantive issues include tax reduction (the abolition of the car tax), the lack of trustworthiness in e-voting, and opposition to the extensive surveillance carried out by state authorities. The political position is framed by strong, value-based criticism, accusing those in power of breaking rules and engaging in corruption.