By Plenary Sessions: Martin Helme
Total Sessions: 5
Fully Profiled: 5
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The political stance is strongly value-driven and centers on constitutional law, demanding that suffrage be stipulated exclusively as a special right reserved for Estonian citizens. The speaker forcefully opposes the coalition's proposed constitutional amendment, arguing that it provides a constitutional guarantee for non-citizens to retain voting rights, and labeling this act the "vandalization" of the constitution. The overall political rhetoric is highly oppositional, accusing the government of engaging in political maneuvering and spreading propaganda.
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
The political focus is currently on the constitutional amendment regarding the right to vote in local elections. The speaker's position is firm and principled: the franchise must belong exclusively to Estonian citizens, viewing the coalition's proposal as the defilement of the constitution and a violation of state law principles. This stance is strongly value-based and security-oriented, emphasizing the danger inherent in granting voting rights to citizens of the aggressor state.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing its criticism on the government’s economic policy (tax hikes, inflation, and impoverishment) and the decay of the democratic process. The speaker frames the situation as a "corporatocracy coup" carried out by the liberal regime, leading to the destruction of Estonia, emphasizing that parliamentarism and democracy no longer function in the country. The main objective is to stand up for the voters and demonstrate that the opposition has not surrendered.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The speaker's political position is strongly anti-Reform Party government, centering on the incompetent management of security policy and civil defense. They vehemently reject the myth of "firm hands" and accuse the government of cynically sowing panic. A change in policy is demanded, as the current steps (supporting Ukraine's rapid NATO accession, lifting arms restrictions) are escalating the conflict and bringing war to Estonia. The policy framing is strongly results-based and values-based, emphasizing the shortcomings in the country's defense capability and the safety of the people.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly value-driven, focusing on opposing state funding for abortion, which is viewed as the destruction of human life and the immoral use of taxpayer money. The issue of priorities is emphasized, arguing that the Health Insurance Fund should prioritize cancer medications and psychological support for youth. This stance is strongly opposed to the current funding practices within the healthcare system.