By Months: Helmen Kütt
Total Months: 16
Fully Profiled: 16
10.2025
22 Speeches
The speaker is seeking common ground in the chamber, particularly regarding solutions for the concerns of people with disabilities, and hopes to find consensus through proposed amendments in order to address their needs. He/She also acknowledges a colleague from another party (Priit Sibul) for raising a question that coincided with his/her own concerns.
09.2025
27 Speeches
Seeking cooperation, [the subject] asked colleagues to support the draft resolution initiated by the Social Democrats aimed at raising the subsistence level. [The subject] also called on the Prime Minister to utilize a format where the nation's situation is discussed with the leaders of all parties represented in the Riigikogu. [The subject] emphasizes that seeking consultation is not reprehensible.
06.2025
23 Speeches
The speaker emphasized the need for closer inter-ministerial cooperation (between the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Social Affairs) regarding the sharing of criminal record data. On behalf of the Social Democrats, they are ready to compromise on the effective date of the subsistence level (September instead of January 1st) and are seeking cross-party support on issues related to child protection and kindergarten placement fees.
05.2025
23 Speeches
The speaker has demonstrated a willingness to cooperate in improving legislation, working closely with Ministry of Social Affairs officials and various interest groups (the Estonian Chamber of Disabled People, ELVL). He stressed the importance of consensus decisions within the committee and specifically thanked his colleagues (Irja, Riina, Aleksandr) for their support in withdrawing the draft bill from the agenda. He urges the adoption of cross-party solutions to enhance the care reform.
04.2025
5 Speeches
The style of cooperation is pragmatic, recognizing previous coalition agreements (such as the pension increase) and actively advocating in parliament for the concerns of key interest groups (pensioners and people with disabilities). He emphasizes that the Social Democrats have always stood up for what is right, highlighting their willingness to support sound policies regardless of whether they are in coalition or opposition.
03.2025
8 Speeches
While the speaker is predominantly in a critical and questioning role, he demonstrates a willingness to cooperate by thanking the ministers for their explanations and requesting that they take the collected questions with them for further analysis of the reforms. He also thanks those who submitted the interpellation for raising a shared concern and supports the minister’s appeal for the public disclosure of research papers.
02.2025
3 Speeches
The speaker is prepared to cooperate and gather information by participating in the Social Democratic Party faction meeting to discuss education issues. He/She seeks information and analysis from both the initiators and the committee rapporteurs, emphasizing openness to dialogue.
01.2025
1 Speeches
The style of cooperation is consensus-based and procedural, emphasizing that all critical committee decisions (placing items on the agenda, appointing a representative, concluding the first reading) were reached by consensus. He/She works closely with representatives of the Ministry of Social Affairs, relaying their explanations regarding IT developments and the entry into force of the law.
11.2024
3 Speeches
The speaker is actively involved in the commission's work, referencing the discussions held and the questions posed within that body. He acknowledges the issue raised by his colleague (his "desk-mate") and confirms that it was discussed by the commission, showing a clear willingness to address the concerns of his peers.
10.2024
4 Speeches
The speaker emphasizes cooperation with stakeholders, citing the support of the Estonian Association of Pensioners' Unions and the Association of Estonian Cities and Rural Municipalities regarding the continuation of the pension benefit. He/She considers a substantive debate necessary in the Riigikogu chamber and committees to find solutions to social problems.
09.2024
5 Speeches
The speaker emphasized the strong cooperation within the Social Affairs Committee, noting that all procedural decisions concerning Draft Law 421 were made by consensus. They described extensive engagement with stakeholders (the Estonian Chamber of Disabled People, ELVL, and the Ministry of Social Affairs) and acknowledged that their proposals were taken into account. This cooperation also included reaching an agreement with the Chamber of Disabled People regarding a transition period related to the minimum scope of the service.
06.2024
1 Speeches
The style of cooperation is respectful and acknowledging, thanking the Chairman of the Management Board of the Financial Supervisory Authority for the comprehensive overview. The speaker positions themselves as a constructive questioner, seeking opportunities for proactive action, which indicates an openness to finding solutions.
05.2024
5 Speeches
The text strongly emphasizes the need for cross-party cooperation and the joint creation of strategic documents that should serve as a roadmap. It points to successful collaboration within the Social Affairs Committee, which resulted in the unanimous adoption of significant legislative amendments (specifically, support for children with disabilities and designating Children's Protection Day as a Flag Day). This demonstrates a clear willingness to make compromises and engage in inter-institutional cooperation.
04.2024
2 Speeches
The style of cooperation is recognizing and supportive of professional organizations (the Estonian Chamber of Veterinarians) and parliamentary committees (the Rural Affairs Committee). It expresses a willingness to support local municipalities in the implementation of digital training projects, provided that corresponding national projects are established.
03.2024
4 Speeches
The speaker is cooperative, thanking the minister and colleagues and calling for unanimous support for the crucial draft legislation. He/She emphasizes constructive procedure and refers to earlier successful cooperation with representatives of other political parties (e.g., Urmas Kruuse in 2014) in achieving socio-political objectives.
01.2024
2 Speeches
The speaker stresses the necessity of cross-party cooperation and commends the bill's initiator for his statesmanlike approach, noting that he is prepared to accept a superior solution. He is open to compromise, offering the possibility of moving forward with amendments or waiting for the ministries' joint draft bill to be finalized.