Agenda Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
A written request from 21 members of the Riigikogu expressing a vote of no confidence in Climate Minister Yoko Alender.
2025-02-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political position is strongly oppositional towards the Reform Party and the government, focusing on corruption and lying. The main issue is the allegedly corrupt and backroom-negotiated distribution of green transition subsidies (2.6–2.8 billion euros) to specific business groups. The stance is strongly value-based and results-oriented, accusing the government of attempted state theft.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the details of the green transition financing scandal, citing specific amounts (2.6–2.8 billion euros) and procedural violations. Mention is made of the falsification of TalTech data, the positions of the National Audit Office and Jaak Aaviksoo, and the use of a Norwegian shell company as the basis for the inputs.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly aggressive, accusatory, and confrontational, relying on powerful emotional appeals and moral condemnation. It employs direct accusations of fraud, falsification, and corruption, specifically labeling the government's actions as "a blatant attempt at state embezzlement." The tone is sharp and includes pointed questions regarding the minister's readiness to face imprisonment.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speeches are part of the Riigikogu no-confidence debate, which was initiated by 21 members of the Riigikogu. There is no information available regarding the speaker's regular activities, meetings, or frequency of public appearances outside of this specific event.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The primary targets are the Reform Party (Refi's Grip) and the government, specifically naming Minister Yoko Alender, Prime Minister Kristen Michal, and Keit Kasemets. The criticism is intense, centering on political corruption, illegal transactions, and backroom agreements. Since these involve accusations of criminal activity, compromise is out of the question.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker is participating in collective opposition activity (a vote of no confidence initiated by 21 members). At the same time, there is also sharp intra-opposition criticism, accusing the preceding speaker of concealing corruption under the Ref yoke and gaslighting.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level (State Budget, Parliament decisions) and on international funding schemes (European Union funds, Norwegian shelf company). Specific local or regional interests are absent.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic viewpoints express strong opposition to the government's politically biased distribution of subsidies to specific business groups. The speaker sharply criticized the channeling of 2.8 billion euros to a "small circle of energy businessmen," citing corruption and attempted state theft.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Not enough data
3 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is the handling of the motion of no confidence and the exposure of related government corruption. The legislative goal is to halt the illegal and corrupt distribution of grants intended for the green transition.
3 Speeches Analyzed