Agenda Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
First reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Act on Restrictions on the Acquisition of Immovable Property (321 SE)
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The political stance is strongly opposed to the acquisition of Estonian land and sea areas by foreigners, particularly in the context of large-scale projects (such as wind farms). This stance is value-based, emphasizing the loss of sovereignty that occurs through national special planning and the disregard shown toward local communities. The situation is framed as the loss of Estonian territory without military conflict.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the national special planning process and the issue of restricting property acquisition. The analysis focuses on the negative consequences of the process (the exclusion of communities) and the role of foreign capital, but does not use technical data or statistics to support its position.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is combative, cautionary, and alarmist, employing strong emotional appeals and comparing the surrender of territory to an act of war. Accusatory language is used ("the globalist government"), and unanswerable questions are posed, emphasizing the gravity and hopelessness of the situation.
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Activity Patterns
Insufficient data.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponent is the government, which is being branded a "globalist government." The criticism is intense and political, accusing the government of surrendering Estonian land and sea to foreigners and betraying local communities.
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Collaboration Style
There is not enough data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national sovereignty, but emphasis is also placed on the exclusion of specific local communities and individuals from the national special planning process. Concern is raised about Estonians being deprived of their land and sea.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives tend to be defensive and skeptical concerning foreign capital and major projects that involve acquiring Estonian real estate. The argument is stressed that both the project developers and the funding originate abroad, resulting in a loss of national wealth.
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Social Issues
The main social issue is the disregard for the rights of local people and communities, and their exclusion from planning processes. This is linked to the threat of Estonians being deprived of their land and sea, a matter which is framed as a national security concern.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the opposition to the proposed amendments to the Real Estate Acquisition Restriction Act and the implementation of the national special planning scheme. The speaker is a staunch opponent of the current legislative trajectory, which he believes facilitates foreign ownership.
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