By Plenary Sessions: Martin Helme
Total Sessions: 10
Fully Profiled: 10
2024-03-20
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the legal history of e-elections, referencing repeated court cases and Supreme Court rulings that have upheld the relevant legislation. The expertise focuses on issues concerning the electoral system's auditability, observability, and constitutionality. Technical terms such as "constitutional order" and "fundamental principles of democracy" are employed.
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the functioning of the legal system, repeatedly citing court assessments regarding the legality of the prosecutor's office proceedings. The professional focus centers on the rules of criminal procedure, illegal surveillance activities, the collection of evidence, and the lack of mechanisms for disciplining prosecutors. Technical terms such as "surveillance activities" and "procedural rules" are used.
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
The speaker demonstrates expertise in tax policy and public finance, utilizing statistics on inflation, the growth of poverty, and the reduction of savings. He/She specializes in analyzing the impact of tax cuts (e.g., the positive effect of lowering excise duties on prices and state revenues) and trends in border trade. Expertise in the field of national defense and security (food security) is also highlighted.
2024-03-13
15th Estonian Parliament, third sitting, information briefing
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of international security and diplomacy, citing in detail several foreign leaders (Poland, Slovakia, Lithuania, Italy, Germany, France) regarding the Paris meeting. The expertise is focused on the analysis of troop deployment and escalation risks, emphasizing the difference between providing support and direct entry into war. The speaker uses quotes from the media and public sources to call into question the head of government's claims.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of direct democracy mechanisms and the conduct of referendums, citing international examples (Switzerland) and refuting myths regarding the automatic triggering of snap elections. It focuses on the legislative specifics concerning the subsequent process for citizen-initiated bills should the council fail to act. It also addresses issues related to the civil control and political oversight of security agencies.
2024-03-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates authority on topics of social and economic policy, particularly in the fields of birth rates, immigration, and taxation (specifically the car tax). He references statistical data, emphasizing record-low birth rates and record-high immigration figures. Furthermore, he addresses international sanctions policy, noting the explosive growth in transit, which suggests an understanding of the shadow economy.
2024-03-07
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge of energy infrastructure planning, referencing deficit generation areas, the Sõrve route, and the connection of offshore wind farms in the Gulf of Riga. Technical terminology is employed, and alternative scientific arguments are presented regarding the role of CO2, the planet's historical temperature, and the sun's influence on the climate. Specific proposals are put forward, such as constructing a nuclear power plant for the cost equivalent of existing cable projects.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates detailed expertise in the energy sector, using specific data regarding the environmental footprint of renewable energy and the production cost of oil shale electricity (e.g., 2–3 cents vs. 9 cents/kWh). They are also well-versed in tax policy (OECD, directives) and population statistics, highlighting immigration figures (36,000 since 2016) and naturalization numbers.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates expertise in energy policy and biofuel supply chains, highlighting their negative environmental impact (specifically, the plundering of forests in Asia). They also master the topic from an economic perspective, referencing the need for deficit reduction and a 2-billion-euro investment. The specialized focus lies in analyzing Estonia's energy production capacity and the associated costs.
2024-03-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of macroeconomics, citing the cumulative inflation figure and comparing the decline of the Estonian economy to that of other European countries. They are also well-versed in the specifics of tax policy, particularly the nuances of implementing the car tax for both legal entities and private individuals, as well as the issue of taxing land under one's home. Furthermore, they express a firm position on gender issues in sports, viewing it as an obvious topic that requires no specialized expertise.