Agenda Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
First Reading of the Bill to Amend the Anti-Corruption Act (442 SE)
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is directed at the fight against corruption and the violation of conflict of interest rules in the appointment of ministerial advisors. The speaker adopts a strongly critical stance toward the government’s actions, stressing that the issue is primarily one of values and ethics, rather than being merely a narrow legal matter. The approach of the presentation is heavily results-oriented, concentrating on the conduct of specific government officials.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the mechanisms for hiring political positions and advisors within the government's inner circle. They know the specific individuals exactly (Kätlin Atonen, Evelin Oras) and their connections to Reform Party ministers (Kallas, Michal, Võrklaev, Keldo). They also reference knowledge concerning the setting of advisors' salaries and the regulation of the payroll budget.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharp, questioning, and confrontational, utilizing concrete examples of alleged political cronyism. The speaker employs a strong moral and ethical appeal, demanding that things not only appear moral and ethical, but actually be so. The tone is formal, yet critical and direct in substance, challenging the moral positions of the presenter.
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Activity Patterns
There is insufficient data regarding the frequency or patterns of occurrences, with the exception of participation in the first reading of the Draft Law Amending the Anti-Corruption Act on September 11, 2024.
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Opposition Stance
The primary criticism is aimed at the ruling Reform Party and its key ministers (Kallas, Michal, Keldo, Võrklaev). The criticism is personalized and centers on unethical conduct and the distribution of political posts among the party's inner circle. The attacks are intense and tied to specific names, calling into question the morality of their actions.
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Collaboration Style
There is no data regarding cooperation, willingness to compromise, or cross-party activity; the speaker’s actions have been limited to opposition criticism.
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Regional Focus
The focus is strictly on the national level, addressing ethical issues concerning central government ministers and the Prime Minister's advisors.
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Economic Views
Economic considerations are limited to issues concerning public sector wage setting and payroll regulation, emphasizing the need to prevent corruption when allocating benefits. The objective is to ensure fiscal integrity and transparency in determining advisors' salaries.
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Social Issues
Regarding social issues, emphasis is placed on a broader moral and ethical responsibility in public life, requiring that political decisions be both acceptable and ethical. The speaker rejects the presenter's attempt to link the topic with domestic violence, maintaining the focus strictly on political ethics.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft act amending the Anti-Corruption Act (442 SE), which aims to regulate close relationships when determining salaries and benefits. The speaker is an active participant in the discussion of the draft act, using it as a platform to highlight the government’s ethical problems.
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