Agenda Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
Draft law (667 SE) for amending the Atmosphere Protection Act and other laws (partial transposition of amendments to the directive on greenhouse gas emission trading) - second reading
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The main topic is national sovereignty and independence within the context of obligations imposed by the European Union. The speaker adopts a strongly oppositional, values-based stance, criticizing the new taxes as "absurd ideological taxes" that place "ridiculous burdens" on the Estonian economy. The political focus is on defending the state's autonomy and alleviating the economic burden.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speeches do not include technical terms, statistics, or detailed explanations about the functioning of the greenhouse gas Emissions Trading System (ETS). The focus is rather on the ideological and economic impact of the tax, rather than the technical substance of the policy itself.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is confrontational and emotional, employing strongly negative assessments such as "absurd" and "foolish burdens." The speaker relies heavily on emotional appeal and poses rhetorical questions concerning Estonian sovereignty to underscore their opposition.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The data is limited to two speeches made on the same date during the second reading of the same bill (667 SE). Information regarding broader patterns of occurrence or frequency is unavailable.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The resistance is directed against pan-European taxes and their introduction in Estonia, implicitly criticizing the government and the proponent defending the policy. The criticism is intense, focusing on the policy's ideological nature and its detrimental impact on the economy. The speaker suggests that had the public known about these kinds of burdens, they would not have supported Estonia's accession to the EU.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speeches are inherently confrontational and challenging, posing direct questions to the presenter regarding the country's sovereignty. There is a complete absence of any reference to cooperation, willingness to compromise, or bilateral support.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is clearly at the national level, protecting "Estonian businesses and people" and "our economy" from external burdens. Specific regional or local interests are not highlighted in the speeches.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The speaker is vehemently opposed to new taxes and regulations that impose "absurd burdens" on the economy. Their economic stance favors protecting businesses and individuals from ideological taxation, stressing the necessity of fiscal relief.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Not enough data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on opposing the Act amending the Ambient Air Protection Act and other acts (Bill 667 SE). The speaker is a strong opponent of the draft bill, arguing that it introduces new obligations and taxes that will harm the economy.
2 Speeches Analyzed