Patriots for Europe Meeting - Mormant-sur-Vernisson

Patriots for Europe Meeting - Mormant-sur-Vernisson

Estonian President of Eesti Konservatiivne Rahvaerakond Martin Helme addresses the audience, as part of a meeting of the group Patriots for Europe in the European Parliament gathering European far-right leaders in Mormant-sur-Vernisson, center France, on June 9, 2025. In the countryside of Mormant-sur-Vernisson, the event was dubbed "The Victory Festival": the one won on June 9, 2024, exactly one year ago, by the National Rally when its list came out on top in the European election, receiving 31.37% of the votes, at the time the best score in the history of the far-right party in a first round. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Patriots for Europe Meeting - Mormant-sur-Vernisson

Patriots for Europe Meeting - Mormant-sur-Vernisson

Estonian President of Eesti Konservatiivne Rahvaerakond Martin Helme addresses the audience, as part of a meeting of the group Patriots for Europe in the European Parliament gathering European far-right leaders in Mormant-sur-Vernisson, center France, on June 9, 2025. In the countryside of Mormant-sur-Vernisson, the event was dubbed "The Victory Festival": the one won on June 9, 2024, exactly one year ago, by the National Rally when its list came out on top in the European election, receiving 31.37% of the votes, at the time the best score in the history of the far-right party in a first round. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Europe's Far-Right Leaders At Patriots Summit - Madrid

Europe's Far-Right Leaders At Patriots Summit - Madrid

The conservative leader of Estonia, Martin Helme, attend the European Patriots Summit in Madrid. The event brought together numerous conservative leaders from across Europe under the banner of "Make Europe Great Again". The gathering highlighted discussions on national sovereignty, traditional values, and the future of the European political landscape. Madrid, February 8, 2025. Photo by David Cruz Sanz/AlterPhotos/ABACAPRESS.COM

Discussion on compulsory religious education

Discussion on compulsory religious education

22.10.2024, Tallinn. At a public session of the Riigikogu's Cultural Affairs Committee, the status of religious education as a compulsory subject in Estonian general education schools was discussed. While some experts advocate having a separate lesson in the curriculum for religious education, there were also those who favor better integration of the subject into the curricula of other humanities subjects. From right bishop Marko Tiitus, Archbishop of Tallinn and head of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church Urmas Viilma, Monika Helme, Kadri Tali, Tanel Tein. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

Discussion on compulsory religious education

Discussion on compulsory religious education

22.10.2024, Tallinn. At a public session of the Riigikogu's Cultural Affairs Committee, the status of religious education as a compulsory subject in Estonian general education schools was discussed. While some experts advocate having a separate lesson in the curriculum for religious education, there were also those who favor better integration of the subject into the curricula of other humanities subjects. From right bishop Marko Tiitus, Archbishop of Tallinn and head of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church Urmas Viilma, Monika Helme, Kadri Tali, Tanel Tein. Photo Tairo Lutter, Postimees

EKRE party congress

EKRE party congress

16.06.2024, Jõhvi. Incumbent Martin Helme was reelected EKRE chair at the congress. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

EKRE party congress

EKRE party congress

16.06.2024, Jõhvi. Incumbent Martin Helme was reelected EKRE chair at the congress. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

EKRE party congress

EKRE party congress

16.06.2024, Jõhvi. Incumbent Martin Helme was reelected EKRE chair at the congress. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

EKRE party congress

EKRE party congress

16.06.2024, Jõhvi. Incumbent Martin Helme was reelected EKRE chair at the congress. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

EKRE party congress

EKRE party congress

16.06.2024, Jõhvi. Incumbent Martin Helme was reelected EKRE chair at the congress. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

EKRE party congress

EKRE party congress

16.06.2024, Jõhvi. Incumbent Martin Helme was reelected EKRE chair at the congress. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

EKRE party congress

EKRE party congress

16.06.2024, Jõhvi. Incumbent Martin Helme was reelected EKRE chair at the congress. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

EKRE party congress

EKRE party congress

16.06.2024, Jõhvi. Incumbent Martin Helme was reelected EKRE chair at the congress. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

EKRE expelling members

EKRE expelling members

11.06.2024, Tallinn. The Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE) has expelled several of its leading members following a meeting on Tuesday, amid claims of a dictatorial style from party chair Martin Helme. EKRE is also holding a party congress in Jõhvi on Sunday, so the expulsions likely mean Martin Helme will run for re-election as leader unopposed. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

EKRE expelling members

EKRE expelling members

11.06.2024, Tallinn. The Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE) has expelled several of its leading members following a meeting on Tuesday, amid claims of a dictatorial style from party chair Martin Helme. EKRE is also holding a party congress in Jõhvi on Sunday, so the expulsions likely mean Martin Helme will run for re-election as leader unopposed. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

EKRE expelling members

EKRE expelling members

11.06.2024, Tallinn. The Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE) has expelled several of its leading members following a meeting on Tuesday, amid claims of a dictatorial style from party chair Martin Helme. EKRE is also holding a party congress in Jõhvi on Sunday, so the expulsions likely mean Martin Helme will run for re-election as leader unopposed. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

EKRE expelling members

EKRE expelling members

11.06.2024, Tallinn. The Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE) has expelled several of its leading members following a meeting on Tuesday, amid claims of a dictatorial style from party chair Martin Helme. EKRE is also holding a party congress in Jõhvi on Sunday, so the expulsions likely mean Martin Helme will run for re-election as leader unopposed. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

EKRE expelling members

EKRE expelling members

11.06.2024, Tallinn. The Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE) has expelled several of its leading members following a meeting on Tuesday, amid claims of a dictatorial style from party chair Martin Helme. EKRE is also holding a party congress in Jõhvi on Sunday, so the expulsions likely mean Martin Helme will run for re-election as leader unopposed. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

EKRE expelling members

EKRE expelling members

11.06.2024, Tallinn. The Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE) has expelled several of its leading members following a meeting on Tuesday, amid claims of a dictatorial style from party chair Martin Helme. EKRE is also holding a party congress in Jõhvi on Sunday, so the expulsions likely mean Martin Helme will run for re-election as leader unopposed. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

EKRE expelling members

EKRE expelling members

11.06.2024, Tallinn. The Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE) has expelled several of its leading members following a meeting on Tuesday, amid claims of a dictatorial style from party chair Martin Helme. EKRE is also holding a party congress in Jõhvi on Sunday, so the expulsions likely mean Martin Helme will run for re-election as leader unopposed. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

18.09.2023, Tallinn. Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu. The atmosphere in which the committee meeting took place was emotional and heated. Accusations were exchanged between Mart Helme and Kaja Kallas as well as between Mart Helme and Valdo Randpere (Reform). Estonian PM refuses to provide more documents to Riigikogu select committee. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

18.09.2023, Tallinn. Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu. The atmosphere in which the committee meeting took place was emotional and heated. Accusations were exchanged between Mart Helme and Kaja Kallas as well as between Mart Helme and Valdo Randpere (Reform). Estonian PM refuses to provide more documents to Riigikogu select committee. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

18.09.2023, Tallinn. Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu. The atmosphere in which the committee meeting took place was emotional and heated. Accusations were exchanged between Mart Helme and Kaja Kallas as well as between Mart Helme and Valdo Randpere (Reform). Estonian PM refuses to provide more documents to Riigikogu select committee. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

18.09.2023, Tallinn. Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu. The atmosphere in which the committee meeting took place was emotional and heated. Accusations were exchanged between Mart Helme and Kaja Kallas as well as between Mart Helme and Valdo Randpere (Reform). Estonian PM refuses to provide more documents to Riigikogu select committee. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

18.09.2023, Tallinn. Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu. The atmosphere in which the committee meeting took place was emotional and heated. Accusations were exchanged between Mart Helme and Kaja Kallas as well as between Mart Helme and Valdo Randpere (Reform). Estonian PM refuses to provide more documents to Riigikogu select committee. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

18.09.2023, Tallinn. Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu. The atmosphere in which the committee meeting took place was emotional and heated. Accusations were exchanged between Mart Helme and Kaja Kallas as well as between Mart Helme and Valdo Randpere (Reform). Estonian PM refuses to provide more documents to Riigikogu select committee. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

18.09.2023, Tallinn. Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu. The atmosphere in which the committee meeting took place was emotional and heated. Accusations were exchanged between Mart Helme and Kaja Kallas as well as between Mart Helme and Valdo Randpere (Reform). Estonian PM refuses to provide more documents to Riigikogu select committee. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

18.09.2023, Tallinn. Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu. The atmosphere in which the committee meeting took place was emotional and heated. Accusations were exchanged between Mart Helme and Kaja Kallas as well as between Mart Helme and Valdo Randpere (Reform). Estonian PM refuses to provide more documents to Riigikogu select committee. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

18.09.2023, Tallinn. Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu. The atmosphere in which the committee meeting took place was emotional and heated. Accusations were exchanged between Mart Helme and Kaja Kallas as well as between Mart Helme and Valdo Randpere (Reform). Estonian PM refuses to provide more documents to Riigikogu select committee. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

18.09.2023, Tallinn. Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu. The atmosphere in which the committee meeting took place was emotional and heated. Accusations were exchanged between Mart Helme and Kaja Kallas as well as between Mart Helme and Valdo Randpere (Reform). Estonian PM refuses to provide more documents to Riigikogu select committee. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

18.09.2023, Tallinn. Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu. The atmosphere in which the committee meeting took place was emotional and heated. Accusations were exchanged between Mart Helme and Kaja Kallas as well as between Mart Helme and Valdo Randpere (Reform). Estonian PM refuses to provide more documents to Riigikogu select committee. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

18.09.2023, Tallinn. Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu. The atmosphere in which the committee meeting took place was emotional and heated. Accusations were exchanged between Mart Helme and Kaja Kallas as well as between Mart Helme and Valdo Randpere (Reform). Estonian PM refuses to provide more documents to Riigikogu select committee. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

18.09.2023, Tallinn. Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu. The atmosphere in which the committee meeting took place was emotional and heated. Accusations were exchanged between Mart Helme and Kaja Kallas as well as between Mart Helme and Valdo Randpere (Reform). Estonian PM refuses to provide more documents to Riigikogu select committee. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

18.09.2023, Tallinn. Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu. The atmosphere in which the committee meeting took place was emotional and heated. Accusations were exchanged between Mart Helme and Kaja Kallas as well as between Mart Helme and Valdo Randpere (Reform). Estonian PM refuses to provide more documents to Riigikogu select committee. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

18.09.2023, Tallinn. Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu. The atmosphere in which the committee meeting took place was emotional and heated. Accusations were exchanged between Mart Helme and Kaja Kallas as well as between Mart Helme and Valdo Randpere (Reform). Estonian PM refuses to provide more documents to Riigikogu select committee. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

18.09.2023, Tallinn. Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu. The atmosphere in which the committee meeting took place was emotional and heated. Accusations were exchanged between Mart Helme and Kaja Kallas as well as between Mart Helme and Valdo Randpere (Reform). Estonian PM refuses to provide more documents to Riigikogu select committee. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

18.09.2023, Tallinn. Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu. The atmosphere in which the committee meeting took place was emotional and heated. Accusations were exchanged between Mart Helme and Kaja Kallas as well as between Mart Helme and Valdo Randpere (Reform). Estonian PM refuses to provide more documents to Riigikogu select committee. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

18.09.2023, Tallinn. Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu. The atmosphere in which the committee meeting took place was emotional and heated. Accusations were exchanged between Mart Helme and Kaja Kallas as well as between Mart Helme and Valdo Randpere (Reform). Estonian PM refuses to provide more documents to Riigikogu select committee. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

18.09.2023, Tallinn. Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu. The atmosphere in which the committee meeting took place was emotional and heated. Accusations were exchanged between Mart Helme and Kaja Kallas as well as between Mart Helme and Valdo Randpere (Reform). Estonian PM refuses to provide more documents to Riigikogu select committee. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

The meeting of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu

18.09.2023, Tallinn. Anti-Corruption Select Committee of the Riigikogu. The atmosphere in which the committee meeting took place was emotional and heated. Accusations were exchanged between Mart Helme and Kaja Kallas as well as between Mart Helme and Valdo Randpere (Reform). Estonian PM refuses to provide more documents to Riigikogu select committee. Photo Mihkel Maripuu, Postimees