Agenda Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
Second reading of the bill (457 SE) amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other acts in connection therewith (restructuring the State Real Estate Enterprise into the State Real Estate and Cadastre Enterprise)
2024-11-12
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance is strongly ideological, taking a stand against the elements of "climate lie" and "ideological infantilism" embedded in the draft legislation, even while supporting the overall goal of reducing bureaucracy. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of reducing forced travel for people in rural areas, connecting this directly to the government-imposed car tax. This is a values-driven position, centered on the creation of a human-friendly living environment.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in spatial planning and regional policy, specifically addressing the causes of and solutions for necessary migration/movement in rural areas (i.e., jobs, schools, transport). Furthermore, they are well-versed in socio-political terminology, such as "segregation prevention," and can cite unsuccessful examples of its implementation in Finland.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharp and confrontational, employing strong ideological terms such as "climate lie," "ideological infantilism," and "red socialists." The speaker raises critical questions that challenge the true objectives of the proposed bill, utilizing both logical argumentation (the needs of rural areas) and emotional appeal (frightening people, forced relocation).
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Activity Patterns
There is too little data.
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Opposition Stance
The primary opposition targets the government's ideological objectives, which are being criticized for spreading the "climate hoax" and neglecting the needs of rural regions. The criticism is harsh and policy-driven, specifically accusing the opposing party of forcing people to relocate and subsequently taxing that relocation.
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Collaboration Style
There is too little data.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is clearly on rural areas, contrasting with the Tallinn-centric lifestyle that the draft bill seems to regulate ("they move within a 3-kilometer radius"). Emphasis is placed on the necessity of bringing jobs, kindergartens, and schools back to the countryside to reduce forced commuting.
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Economic Views
It supports the reduction of bureaucracy and the elimination of duplication. Its economic positions are tied to regional development, advocating for the return of jobs and services to rural areas, and opposing taxes that penalize residents of rural regions for forced commuting.
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Social Issues
Sociopolitically, the speaker is strongly opposed to the ideological prevention of social segregation, which they interpret as positive discrimination. Concern is voiced over the negative consequences resulting from cultural differences and forced coexistence (prisoners, refugees, and marginalized individuals), with reference to failed examples in Finland.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on opposing the ideological clauses within the draft bill (457 SE) for the reorganization of the Land Board. The priority is ensuring that spatial design addresses practical issues, such as minimizing forced commuting, rather than focusing on the ideological climate agenda or the prevention of social segregation.
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