By Plenary Sessions: Martin Helme
Total Sessions: 10
Fully Profiled: 10
2025-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is heavily on the national level, dealing with the general state of the Estonian economy and finance, purchasing power, and state debt. The international context is also mentioned, highlighting the depth of Estonia's economic downturn compared to Europe and the rest of the world. Among specific projects, the high cost of Rail Baltic is criticized, but there is no local or regional focus.
2025-09-24
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
The focus is exclusively on the national and international level, addressing Estonia's economic recession within the European context and the overall status of the state budget. The unauthorized use of Estonian airspace by other countries is mentioned. Specific local or regional topics are not covered.
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is heavily on international and national security issues, including events that took place in Estonia's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and border defense. Important are comparisons with the conduct of allied countries (Denmark, Sweden, Great Britain, France, Germany) and Finland regarding adherence to international law and the closure of borders.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The focus is exclusively national, concentrating on the security of the Estonian state and the actions of the government.
2025-09-17
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, press briefing.
The focus is heavily placed on national security interests and the international context, particularly regarding the use of Estonian territory for waging war against Russia in support of Ukraine. There is no specific emphasis on local or regional projects.
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is on national issues, covering the management of the national defense budget and the nationwide problem of nuisance wildlife (wolves and bears), which cause economic damage. Specific local or international projects are not mentioned.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is primarily on national issues (the healthcare system, foreign relations) and administrative matters at the local government level. Specifically, the local elections bill is being addressed, concerning the residency requirement and the associated legal confusion within municipalities. There is no specific regional emphasis.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
It focuses primarily on national security and infrastructure projects, such as the development of the Estonian border and the protection of airspace against drones. The emphasis is on domestic security and the administration of national defense.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The focus is on national security and international relations (Ukrainian military aid, Russian drones, US oversight of HIMARS). Defense topics are addressed within the context of the Republic of Estonia's airspace and defense capabilities. Local or regional Estonian topics are not included.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The speaker's focus is predominantly national (tax policy, the education system, e-voting) and international (Ukraine's EU accession, a drone explosion). Regional focus is absent, although the scope of the national monitoring system (PPA cameras) is described as nationwide.