By Plenary Sessions: Martin Helme

Total Sessions: 5

Fully Profiled: 5

2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker demonstrates expertise in constitutional law and constitutional interpretation, conducting a fact-check on the current state of suffrage and emphasizing the unique procedural requirements for amending the constitution. Specific data on the size of voter groups (30,000 Russian citizens versus 24,000 non-citizens) is utilized to justify their similarity. Furthermore, reference is made to the constitutional restrictions found in other countries, specifically Ukraine.
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
The speaker demonstrates expertise in constitutional law and electoral procedure, emphasizing key constitutional principles and the requirements necessary for amending the Constitution. Specific data is cited from the Electoral Service concerning the number of Russian citizens and non-citizens who participated in the 2021 local elections. An assessment is put forward that a massive number of 'grey passport' holders also possess Russian passports, linking this situation directly to a security threat.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the methodology used for calculating the state budget, taxation, and inflation, utilizing specific data (e.g., the price of electricity in 2019 was 3.4 cents/kWh and price increases for various commodity groups, such as electricity at 187% and food at 48.7%). He/She emphasizes his/her previous experience as Minister of Finance and the history of implementing performance-based budgeting, while correcting historical facts presented by the government.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The speaker demonstrates expertise in national defense and civil defense planning, asking detailed questions regarding the equipment provided (cannons, ammunition, anti-tank, anti-aircraft systems) and the planned demolition operations (the blowing up of bridges and ports). Furthermore, the links between regional policy and family policy were emphasized, criticizing the government's actions which negatively affect rural areas. Knowledge concerning international climate policy (the Paris Agreement) and freedom of speech was also mentioned.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the Health Insurance Fund’s (Tervisekassa) funding principles and the financial shortfalls within the healthcare system, particularly regarding cancer medications and mental health services for youth. The analysis focuses primarily on the ethical and fiscal criticism of the funding, rather than on medical details.