Helir-Valdor Seeder
Status: Active
Parliament Seniority: 15 years
Total Speaking Time: 79h 25m
Agenda Items
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First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Close the Temporary Control Line Between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation" (722 OE)
2025-11-11 13:22XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Agenda Duration: 1h 4m
Most Active Speaker
Helir-Valdor Seeder (Isamaa) was the rapporteur for the bill and the most active speaker, resolutely defending the proposal to close the control line on security grounds, and answering numerous questions regarding both the economic impact and the political background. His position is right-wing.
Summary
The Riigikogu session began with a vote on extending the sitting, which the Estonian Reform Party faction had proposed to extend until the agenda was exhausted, but no later than 2 p.m. The proposal found support (60 in favor, 4 …
Decisions 2
National Audit Office Report
2025-11-05 14:4915th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
Agenda Duration: 5m
Most Active Speaker
Helir-Valdor Seeder was extremely active, initiating and dominating a long procedural dispute with the presiding officer regarding the regulation of the content of supplementary questions. Seeder represents the Isamaa faction (right/center).
Summary
The fourth item on the agenda addressed the National Audit Office report regarding the infrastructure deficit in the transport and mobility sector, which amounts to 1.35 billion euros. Riigikogu member Jaanus Karilaid (Isamaa) asked Prime Minister Kristen Michal what the …
Decisions 1
Budget and Tax Policy
2025-10-08 15:43The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
Agenda Duration: 7m
Most Active Speaker
Helir-Valdor Seeder (a Member of the Riigikogu) initiated the debate and acted as an active critic, posing two lengthy questions concerning the budget and tax policy. His political stance is right-wing (Isamaa party).
Summary
The fourth question during the Riigikogu information hour focused on budget and tax policy, posed to Prime Minister Kristen Michal by Riigikogu member Helir-Valdor Seeder. Seeder sharply criticized the government's budget plan, arguing that it fuels inflation through tax hikes, …
Decisions 1
Estonian choices
2025-09-24 15:0115th Estonian Parliament, 6th sitting, press briefing
Agenda Duration: 4m
Most Active Speaker
Helir-Valdor Seeder was the most active questioner, presenting the Prime Minister with a sharp and detailed formal query concerning Estonia's climate policy and economic choices. His stance represents right-wing/conservative criticism of the government's policies.
Summary
Member of the Riigikogu Helir-Valdor Seeder submitted an inquiry to Prime Minister Kristen Michal regarding Estonia's choices concerning the European Union's ambitious climate goals. Seeder sharply criticized the government's decision to unconditionally support the 90% carbon emissions reduction target set …
Decisions 1
Close and sheep
2025-05-14 15:3215th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
Agenda Duration: 3m
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was pid Iov5Jop5kE4, who had the role of prime minister and represented the government (from the right-wing political spectrum). He explained and commented on the government's plans and what they mean in a broader political context.
Summary
The Estonian parliament's opening address touched upon the thematic concept of "Ligi and sheep" and discussed the responsibility associated with officials and politicians, and the question of who those "sheep" are who are debated in the Riigikogu or government. Seeder …
Decisions 1
Varia
2025-04-09 15:1715th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
Agenda Duration: 5m
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was Helir-Valdor Seeder (Isamaa). Member of the Riigikogu, right-wing position.
Summary
The discussion under the second question of the Riigikogu involved a broad debate on topics compiled under the “Varia” section. The main speakers were Helir-Valdor Seeder and Prime Minister Kristen Michal, whose speeches and responses addressed the government’s budget and …
Decisions 1
Governing the state
2025-03-12 14:17The 15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
Agenda Duration: 3m
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was the prime minister, whose speeches consistently ran long and largely carried a right-wing perspective. He represents the government and holds a leadership position, sounding like a government leader who emphasizes reducing bureaucracy and economic reforms.
Summary
Today's second question focused on an overview of state governance and important issues between the coalition and the opposition emerged on the speaking platform. Helir-Valdor Seeder posed a question to Prime Minister Kristen Michal, referencing potential previous social democratic initiatives …
Decisions 1
Inquiry Regarding Regional Representatives (no 706)
2025-02-17 20:5115th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 44m
Most Active Speaker
Helir-Valdor Seeder (Isamaa, parem) was the most active speaker, submitting an inquiry, posing additional questions, and delivering a lengthy, critical speech on negotiations, in which he sharply criticized the government’s regional policy choices and the creation of the new regional system.
Summary
The Riigikogu discussed inquiry No. 706, presented by the Isamaa faction, concerning regional representatives and regional policy. The inquirers, led by Helir-Valdor Seeder, expressed deep concern over the disappearance of services in rural areas (such as courthouses and the Tax …
Decisions 1
A written request for a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Kristen Michal, submitted by 29 members of the Riigikogu.
2025-02-12 16:0315th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 2h 11m
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was Kristen Michal, leader of the Reform Party faction and Prime Minister of the Riigikogu; ideologically, he is right-wing.
Summary
The first item on the agenda involved the publication of a written motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Kristen Michal. The session was quite technical and repetitive, focusing on interpretations of the procedural rules and the interpretation of the …
Decisions 1
Government coalition policy
2025-02-12 14:1715th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
Agenda Duration: 5m
Most Active Speaker
The most active speaker was Helir-Valdor Seeder (pid Iov5Jop5kE4). He represented a right-wing perspective and actively presented attention and questions regarding coalition politics, emphasizing the parliament’s role in discussions and ensuring the transparency of calculations.
Summary
Structural overview: The Riigikogu discussed the government coalition's policy and energy policy as part of the second question. The discussion focused on the procedure, public availability, and transparency of calculations and assessments regarding the Climate Act and the development plan …