By Years: Martin Helme

The speaker cooperates with his/her parliamentary group (EKRE) and other opposition forces (e.g., the Centre Party, non-attached MPs) in submitting motions of no confidence. He/She also attempted to forge alliances with the new governing coalition regarding tax cuts but concluded that the coalition was untrustworthy. He/She emphasizes the principled stance that compelled other parties (e.g., Isamaa) to support EKRE's positions on the issue of electoral rights.

Works closely with the EKRE faction (joint bills, speaking on behalf of the faction). Seeks cooperation with other opposition parties (the Center Party, Isamaa) on issues concerning e-elections, taxation, and no-confidence votes. The cooperation is pragmatic and goal-oriented, not ideological, but [the entity] criticizes other opposition parties for yielding to the government.