By Plenary Sessions: Martin Helme
Total Sessions: 6
Fully Profiled: 6
2024-12-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is on the national level (the Estonian economy, public finances, and pensioners), but international comparisons with Latvia and Lithuania are used to support the arguments. These countries are cited as examples regarding the imposition of an extraordinary bank tax.
2024-12-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fourth session, press briefing.
The focus is on national security, highlighting the direct threat facing Estonia ("it's coming specifically for us, here in Estonia"). The broader European context concerning the potential threat of war is also addressed.
2024-12-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The focus is placed on strategic national issues (Estonia's mineral resources) and the international level, specifically addressing the European Union’s interest and the activities of foreign entrepreneurs in Estonia. Specific local regions are not mentioned.
2024-12-04
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is directed toward national security and international missions (Mozambique, Lebanon, Syria), where it is emphasized that Estonia is neither an empire nor responsible for the security of other regions. The necessity of keeping Estonian soldiers in the homeland is stressed, given that the security situation has radically changed.
2024-12-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, press briefing
The focus is on national energy security and the fate of Eesti Energia, which is a nationwide issue. Nevertheless, a specific regional example from Narva is cited, referencing the situation of cold and darkness that has already occurred there, in order to emphasize the direct consequences of the policy.
2024-12-03
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on national crises (the birth rate crisis, youth suicides), but to illustrate the government’s austerity policy, examples are specifically drawn from the local level, mentioning the closure of schools in Metsküla and Vana-Vigala.