Agenda Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu “Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the circumstances related to the termination of Nordica’s activities” (543 OE)
2025-03-10
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is currently on investigating the circumstances surrounding the winding down of the state-owned company Nordica, with particular emphasis on the need to look into "the last possible instance of corruption." The speaker strongly supports establishing an investigative commission to ensure accountability and ascertain the extent of the financial damage. This stance is heavily outcome-oriented, concentrating on the failures in the management of the state enterprise.
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Topic Expertise
The presenter shows knowledge of Nordica's structure, mentioning the company's split into a passenger service arm and an asset (aircraft) management arm. They bring up specific details, like the failure to pay for aircraft maintenance, which indicates an awareness of financial and corruption matters within the context of a state-owned enterprise.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is direct and serves as a reminder, emphasizing the purpose and seriousness of the discussion. The speaker uses logical arguments, explaining Nordica's structure and the mechanism by which financial damage occurred. Finally, the colleague is asked to discuss the topic again, which lends an instructive tone to the speech.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
While direct political opponents are not named, the criticism is directed toward the previous leadership or the decision-makers responsible for the financial damage to Nordica and potential corruption. The criticism focuses intensely on the consequences of these actions, as an investigation into corruption is being demanded.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker demonstrates a willingness to cooperate by addressing a specific colleague ("Dear Evelin!") and asking her to provide further clarification on the topic. This indicates internal coordination and the reinforcement of a unified position during the course of the debate.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national level and issues related to the state-owned company concerning aviation and the management of state assets.
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Economic Views
The economic view centers on protecting state assets and maintaining financial discipline in state-owned enterprises. It is stressed that an investigative commission is required to examine property damage and outstanding liabilities (specifically for maintenance), indicating a need for stricter national oversight.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative priority is supporting the draft resolution (543 OE) for the establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to look into the circumstances surrounding the cessation of Nordica's operations. The speaker is clearly a proponent and advocate of the initiative, emphasizing its necessity for uncovering corruption.
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