Agenda Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
First reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Close the Temporary Control Line Between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation" (722 OE)
2025-11-11
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The speaker is actively involved with the draft legislation concerning the closure of border control, but shifts the focus from security to migration policy and the issue of international protection applicants. They indirectly support the idea of closing the border, but use the debate to criticize the government's past discord and lack of political coherence. The focus remains on the consequences of the policy and value-based border protection.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in migration policy and international law, referencing the Dublin Convention. They use specific data (113 international protection applications per week) to support their arguments and inquire about the impact of political decisions on the number of applications.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style is analytical and oriented towards specific questions, focusing on the consequences of political decisions and the underlying logical connections. A formal and professional tone is maintained, with criticism being presented through questions, supported by references to facts and relevant legislation.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The data is limited to two short speeches given at a single Riigikogu session, which are directly related to the debate surrounding the border closure bill.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
It opposes the government, pointing out their previous discord and lack of political consistency. The criticism is directed at the government for not supporting a similar proposal from the Estonian Conservative People's Party (EKRE) when the war in Ukraine began, even though the situation in Russia has not changed.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
There is insufficient information. The speaker references EKRE's previous proposal but fails to mention current cooperation or any openness to compromise.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is on the Narva border crossing as the primary entry point for individuals arriving from third countries. The issues being addressed are at the level of national security and international migration policy, rather than being strictly local concerns.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Insufficient data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The main social issue is the growing number of international protection applicants and the corresponding border control. Emphasis is placed on the need to manage the influx of people arriving from third countries, taking into account both national security and international obligations (the Dublin Convention).
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The focus is on Riigikogu Bill 722 OE, which concerns the closure of the temporary control line between the Republic of Estonia and the Russian Federation. The speaker participates in the debate both as an inquirer and a critic, seeking to clarify the bill's impact on reducing the number of international protection applications.
2 Speeches Analyzed