By Plenary Sessions: Helmen Kütt
Total Sessions: 56
Fully Profiled: 56
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker respectfully addresses their colleagues and the Minister, welcoming the positive changes in the draft bill and demonstrating a readiness for constructive discussion. However, their primary objective is to highlight the deficiencies and call for amendments, noting the difficulties in submitting proposed changes when the necessary provision is missing from the text of the law.
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The speaker emphasized the need for cooperation, urgently calling for changes to the salary system for cultural workers to be implemented through negotiations with TALO. This indicates an acknowledgment that major salary adjustments require consensus and the involvement of trade unions to prevent the loss of leverage.
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Not enough data
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker emphasizes the necessity of involving various stakeholders in the legislative process, such as merchants, entrepreneurs, and the Chamber of Disabled People. The approach is open to cooperation but demands procedural fairness and a broad-based discussion to ensure the debate is improved and more productive. This refers to the procedure concerning the bill initiated by the Centre Party.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
Insufficient data.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker brings up a colleague (Varro Vooglaid) in relation to the sheer volume of the budget materials, pointing to a shared procedural frustration. The direct engagement with the minister is focused on obtaining answers and highlighting shortcomings, rather than offering any compromise.
2025-10-06
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The speaker acts as the advocate for the concerns and proposals of the Estonian Chamber of People with Disabilities, citing their appeal and demanding that the specific needs of their target group be taken into account. Hope is expressed that, when dealing with proposed amendments, common ground will be found in the Riigikogu chamber, signaling an openness to compromise regarding the improvement of the law.
2025-09-24
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
Missing data
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The speaker is a strong advocate for expanding cross-party cooperation, calling on the Prime Minister to convene the leaders of all parties represented in the Riigikogu to jointly discuss the situation. He emphasizes that the 101 members of parliament were elected by the people of Estonia and that collaborative decision-making is necessary to solve the problems.
2025-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The speaker expresses appreciation for the recent change in stance by the President of the Bank of Estonia concerning cash. He attempts to incorporate the bank president's view into the resolution of political tax matters, even while acknowledging the potential impropriety of doing so, thereby demonstrating a willingness to heed expert advice.
2025-09-16
Fifteenth Riigikogu, sixth sitting, plenary sitting.
The style of cooperation is open and appreciative, actively seeking information and clarification from the Chancellor of Justice to map out concerns in the social sector. The speaker demonstrates a readiness to cooperate with supervisory bodies in identifying and resolving systemic problems.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Not enough data
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
There is no direct cooperation with other political parties, but the speaker refers positively to the Social Democrats' previous regional policy initiatives ("Robin Hood," accessibility of extracurricular education). This indicates support for their political direction regarding regional development issues.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
They are actively seeking broad-based support for their initiatives, urging all their parliamentary colleagues in the Riigikogu to back the decision to raise the subsistence level. Specific cooperation partners among the factions were not named, but the necessity of unified support was stressed.
2025-06-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker refers to the Social Democrats' parliamentary group's earlier interpellation, which indicates knowledge or coordination of activities within the opposition. This style of cooperation is aimed at the joint oversight and holding the government accountable for its actions.
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is presenting the amendments put forward by the Social Democratic faction and is seeking coalition support for them. They express a willingness to compromise on the effective date of the amendment (ready to start on September 1st instead of July 1st) to ensure the swift adoption of the social measure.
2025-06-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
The style of cooperation is appreciative and constructive, thanking the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and commending the diligent staff, including the judge from Viljandi. The speaker seeks solutions by soliciting the opinion of the representative of the highest judicial authority, which demonstrates an openness to dialogue.
2025-06-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker thanked those who submitted the inquiry and emphasized the role of the Social Democrats in presenting the amendment, citing cross-party cooperation. A willingness to cooperate was demonstrated by offering a compromise regarding the effective date of the support (September 1st), while simultaneously requesting the coalition's support for the amendment.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker is very open to cooperation, emphasizing the need for cross-party consensus ("pulling together") for the swift passage of the bill. He attempts to defuse tensions by claiming that the draft legislation is not an ideological issue.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The speaker is attempting to find ideological common ground with the Reform Party regarding needs-based benefits, suggesting that this stance is acceptable to them from a philosophical standpoint. At the same time, however, he is acting oppositionally, announcing his intention to submit an amendment that counters the government's draft bill. The direct contradiction of the Prime Minister’s opinion clearly demonstrates a lack of cooperation.
2025-06-02
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session
The speaker stresses the need for closer cooperation between the ministries (the Ministry of Social Affairs and the Ministry of Justice), particularly concerning the acquisition of data regarding convicted individuals for employment in the social sector. Reference is also made to cross-factional cooperation in submitting the interpellation (12 Social Democrats).
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
The speaker stressed the importance of involving and listening to stakeholders (specifically the Estonian Chamber of Disabled People and the Estonian Association of Cities and Municipalities), noting that the draft legislation improved because their concerns were addressed. The style of cooperation is open to making compromises with these groups, but it demands active engagement and attentiveness from the Minister. Furthermore, in response to a question from colleague Lauri Laats, it is affirmed that the bill merits support.
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is no data on the willingness to cooperate or compromise with other political forces.
2025-05-19
15th Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
No data available. All appearances are directed at the minister to elicit answers and demand accountability; there are no references to cooperation with colleagues or other political parties.
2025-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Insufficient data.
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The speaker emphasized the successful cooperation with stakeholders (the Chamber of Disabled People, ELVL) and officials from the Ministry of Social Affairs, resulting in a consensus solution regarding the special welfare queue. The committee demonstrated a willingness to compromise by halting the bill's proceedings in favor of further negotiations. Specific thanks were extended to colleagues (Irja, Riina, Aleksandr) for their support during the procedural vote.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There is not enough data.
2025-05-07
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
The speaker commends the Prime Minister’s previous answer ("I really liked your answer"), in which the Prime Minister promised to solve the problem. This demonstrates a readiness to support the solution, provided the coalition fulfills its promise to resolve the systemic issues and allocates the necessary funding.
2025-05-05
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The speaker is calling for cross-party efforts to improve the care reform. They expressed readiness to support the Minister of Social Affairs in securing a 25 million euro IT investment, noting that the Prime Minister also supports this. This demonstrates an openness to cooperation when tackling specific critical issues.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The speaker demonstrates a pragmatic readiness for cooperation, acknowledging previous cross-party agreements (the pension increase under the previous government) and expressing hope for their continuation. Reference is also made to cooperation with interest groups, highlighting the concerns of the head of the Association of Pensioners' Unions regarding pension payments.
2025-04-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The style of cooperation is dialogue-oriented and respectful, acknowledging the minister's work and deeming one particular bill "very reasonable and important." The objective is to obtain clarifications and improve implementation, not to confront.
2025-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Insufficient data.
2025-03-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
Not enough data.
2025-03-18
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fifth sitting, plenary session
The style of cooperation is formally interrogative, involving a direct address to the chairman of the steering committee to obtain detailed, topic-specific information regarding quota fulfillment. Data concerning broader cooperation patterns or readiness to compromise is absent.
2025-03-17
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Shows willingness to cooperate with the submitters of the inquiry and recognizes colleagues. Despite the political opposition, the speaker thanks the minister for the explanations and the academic call, pointing to an openness to dialogue and support for socially beneficial ideas.
2025-03-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The collaborative approach is open to receiving proposals from experts and scientists (Jaak Uibo and his colleagues) and advancing them to the political level. Presenting the proposal to the Prime Minister demonstrates a willingness to find solutions at the cabinet level.
2025-02-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session.
The cooperative style is open and appreciative, thanking the rapporteur for their previous work in the social sector and expressing hope that the topic can be continued. The speaker actively seeks solutions and requests concrete suggestions for the next steps, which indicates a clear willingness to engage in dialogue.
2025-02-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Cooperation is clearly evident within the faction, as the speaker indicates that the questions arose following a discussion within the Social Democratic Party faction. The faction addressed the concerns of parents and invited the minister to provide answers. Data concerning cross-party cooperation is lacking.
2025-02-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The cooperation style is open and information-seeking, involving direct communication with the initiator’s rapporteur and also mentioning the committee’s rapporteur. The objective is to gain clarity on the preparation process of the draft bill, which indicates a readiness to gather information from various parties.
2025-01-29
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
The style of cooperation is consensual and open, emphasizing that the committee's decisions regarding the further processing of the draft were made unanimously. He/She neutrally relays the concerns and questions raised by other colleagues (e.g., Kert Kingo, Riina Solman), demonstrating an openness to considering various viewpoints. He/She works closely with officials from the Ministry of Social Affairs, conveying their explanations.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker refers to an issue raised by a colleague (deskmate), demonstrating awareness of and support for the concerns of fellow colleagues. While open to the commission’s explanations, he/she simultaneously requires the commission to initiate a discussion aimed at establishing criteria.
2024-10-23
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker demonstrates support for the proposed bill, signaling cooperation with its initiators, and respectfully addresses both the Chair and the Minister. This support is clear and unconditional, stressing the need for the bill's prompt adoption.
2024-10-21
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The collaborative style is constructive and dialogic, expressing gratitude to the Minister (the executive branch) for the steps taken and requesting clarifying information regarding future funding rounds. The willingness to submit a written query demonstrates a pragmatic approach to information gathering.
2024-10-16
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The speaker refers to the cooperation and the alignment of positions between the Estonian Association of Pensioners' Unions and the Estonian Association of Cities and Rural Municipalities in supporting Draft Act 508. They express the wish for a substantive debate both in the Social Affairs Committee and on the floor of the Riigikogu.
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The cooperation style is consensual and inclusive, emphasizing broad consultation with stakeholders (e.g., EPIK, ELVL) and ministries during the drafting of the legislation. The procedural decisions of the Social Affairs Committee were consensual, and the proposals made by partners (e.g., the Chamber of Disabled People) concerning the transition period were taken into account.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The style of cooperation is highly appreciative and constructive, expressing deep gratitude to the Chancellor of Justice for assistance in refining the bottlenecks of the Social Affairs Committee. This demonstrates a readiness to engage in close and positive collaboration with independent institutions when resolving political issues.
2024-06-13
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session
The collaborative approach is highly respectful and supportive, expressing thanks to the head of the Financial Supervisory Authority for the comprehensive presentation and for answering the questions. The speaker is approaching the institution cooperatively, exploring the potential for an advisory role.
2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker emphasized cooperation, thanking colleagues and members of the Social Affairs Committee, and noting that even bills initiated by the opposition were amended and supported. He also referred to the merging of three initiators' draft bills during the adoption of the law making Children's Protection Day a flag day, demonstrating openness to cross-party work.
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The speaker strongly emphasizes the need for cross-party cooperation, asserting that the strategic objective for the sector should be a "cross-party document" and a roadmap. They point to a positive experience of cooperation in the Social Affairs Committee, where a significant draft bill was adopted unanimously.
2024-05-15
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The style of cooperation is appreciative and constructive, praising the minister's thoroughness when presenting the draft bill both in the plenary session and before the Social Affairs Committee. This indicates a readiness to support well-prepared legislative initiatives and to cooperate with the government.
2024-04-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The cooperative style is open and supportive, acknowledging both the work of the Riigikogu Rural Affairs Committee in bringing the topic to the agenda and the contribution of the Chamber of Veterinarians. The speaker expresses readiness to collaborate with professional associations and other committees.
2024-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The cooperation style refers to the readiness to work together with local governments on the implementation of digital training projects, provided that national projects are already in place. There is no data available regarding cooperation with other Riigikogu factions.
2024-03-12
15th Riigikogu, 3rd plenary sitting
The speaker references an argument raised by a colleague, indicating a willingness to consider other points of view. He is prepared to support a bill he likes, but is unwilling to compromise on matters of principle (participation options), even if the opposing side doesn't acknowledge the conflict.
2024-03-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The style of cooperation is very open and supportive, calling for consensus among Riigikogu members and praising the Minister of Health for introducing the draft bill. The speaker also highlights previous successful collaboration (e.g., in 2014 with the then-minister Urmas Kruuse) in shaping social policy, demonstrating a readiness for cross-party support.
2024-03-05
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The collaborative style is respectful and constructive, thanking the Minister for the depth of detail and seeking solutions to policy bottlenecks through dialogue. The speaker also commends the Minister for providing an excellent overview, making the topic accessible even to those who are not experts in the field.
2024-01-11
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The speaker strongly emphasizes the necessity for cross-party and inter-ministerial cooperation to find a common solution acceptable to all sides. He commends the bill's initiator (Varro Vooglaid) for his statesmanlike approach and is prepared to seek allies from other political parties should the cooperation between the three ministries (the Ministries of Justice, Social Affairs, and the Interior) fail to produce results.