Agenda Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
Interpellation concerning the collection of data on post-abortion complications (No. 550)
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is strongly value-driven, opposing the government’s LGBT campaigns and the draft trans law, which is described as the permanent mutilation of young people. The main political focus is on protecting women from post-abortion trauma, considering this an extremely critical issue for social well-being. Strong emphasis is also placed on the responsibility and competence of ministers when responding to parliamentary inquiries.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates familiarity with the Riigikogu's rules of procedure, especially concerning the submission of interpellations and the determination of the Presidium's competence. The substantive expertise focuses on social consequences, such as post-abortion trauma, and opposition to legislation regarding gender reassignment. Data or statistics are not used; instead, the social and moral aspect is emphasized.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is confrontational, direct, and accusatory, employing strong emotional language (e.g., the crippling of youth, "don't be misled"). The speaker repeatedly poses rhetorical questions and calls into question the opposing side's motives and sincerity ("there is no need to make that kind of face here"). The emphasis is on applying logical and procedural pressure, demanding that the minister assume responsibility.
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Activity Patterns
The patterns of activity demonstrate active participation in parliamentary oversight, specifically by initiating the interpellation (we submitted this query) and demanding a ministerial response to it.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponent is the Minister of Social Protection, who is criticized both for the alleged lack of substantive competence and for the government's social policy (LGBT campaigns, the trans law). The criticism is intense, and the policies are framed as permanently damaging to young people. The opponent's behavior (posturing/putting on an act) is criticized on a personal level.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
Sociopolitically, the speaker is vehemently opposed to LGBT campaigns and legislation concerning gender transition, which is viewed as the permanent mutilation of young people. Furthermore, there is a strong emphasis on the urgent need to protect women from post-abortion trauma, linking this issue directly to social well-being and coping mechanisms. The overall approach to these subjects is strongly moralistic and defensive.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on scrutinizing the government through an interpellation concerning the collection of data regarding post-abortion complications. Furthermore, there is strong opposition to the trans law being drafted in the ministry, and attempts are being made to block its adoption.
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