Agenda Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Urgently Develop the Suspension of E-voting" (679 OE), First Reading
2025-11-06
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political position strongly advocates for halting e-voting, stressing its conflict with the Estonian Constitution (Section 60) and the practices of international democratic nations. This stance is value-driven and constitutionally grounded, focusing on ensuring the reliability of elections and keeping democracy on track. The speaker rejects the defense of e-elections as a "matter of faith," demanding instead legal and factual compliance with the three specific points of the Constitution.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of constitutional law, specifically referencing the provisions of § 60 of the Constitution concerning elections (general, equal, and direct). International experience is also utilized, citing the example of a state visit with Jüri Ratas where Estonia failed to successfully market its e-voting system to other democratic nations. The presentation emphasizes repeated technical and procedural shortcomings which, in other parts of the world, would constitute criminal offenses.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is confrontational and demanding, particularly when addressing the chairman of the Constitutional Committee. Logical and constitutional arguments are employed, setting them against the opposing side's alleged "faith" in e-elections. The speaker utilizes direct rhetorical questions and stresses the gravity of the situation, pointing out that repeated errors have gone unpunished.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively participating in the Riigikogu debate (first reading of Draft Bill 679 OE) and is posing questions to the rapporteur. Regarding previous activities, participation in a state visit alongside Jüri Ratas is mentioned, where attempts were made to introduce the e-voting system to other countries.
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Opposition Stance
The main confrontation is with the defenders of e-voting, especially the chairman of the constitutional committee, who is being demanded to protect the constitution instead of the e-elections. The criticism is intense and procedural, accusing the opposing side of ignoring repeated and fundamental flaws that would be considered criminal elsewhere in the world.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national level (the Estonian constitution and electoral arrangements) and international comparisons, highlighting the refusal of other democratic countries to adopt e-voting.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
The speaker criticized the inclination of e-voting defenders to treat the subject as a "matter of faith," emphasizing that elections must be grounded in the constitution, not in belief.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on Draft Bill 679 OE, which addresses the immediate suspension of e-voting. The speaker is a strong supporter of this initiative, demanding one hundred percent compliance of e-elections with the requirements set out in Article 60 of the Constitution.
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