Mart Helme is an Estonian politician known for his role as a member of the Estonian Conservative People's Party (EKRE). He served as the Minister of the Interior from 2019 to 2021, where he focused on issues related to public safety and immigration policies. Born on December 4, 1957, Helme has a background in journalism and has been active in politics since the early 1990s. He is recognized for his strong nationalist views and has been a prominent figure in Estonian politics, often advocating for traditional values and national sovereignty.