Agenda Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
Draft law amending the Penal Code and other laws in connection therewith (sanctions violations) (441 SE) – second reading
2025-03-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is sharply critical of the government’s actions regarding the enforcement of sanctions and the fight against corruption. Emphasis is placed on the inability or unwillingness of state institutions (KAPO, MTA) to investigate major legal violations by Reform Party politicians related to the transport of strategic goods to Russia. The stance is results-oriented, focusing on the inefficiency of the agencies and the absence of justice. The adoption of legislation is considered pointless if it is not applied equally to high-ranking politicians.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding cases of sanctions violation (Stark Logistics) and the operations of state supervisory bodies (KAPO, MTA). Specific terminology is employed, such as "strategic goods," "surveillance activities," and "special anti-corruption commission." Emphasis is placed on the knowledge that the transported products ultimately reached the Ukrainian battlefield.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is combative, accusatory, and sharply critical, highlighting issues of injustice and corruption. A popular, yet impactful, figurative expression is employed ("Small thieves hang from the gallows, while big thieves continue to ride around in carriages") to critique the actions of the government. The overall tone tends to be emotional and moralizing, focusing specifically on the hypocrisy inherent in the state apparatus.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are politicians from the Reform Party, who are accused of major legal violations and corruption. Criticism is also aimed at state agencies (KAPO, MTA), which refused to provide data and failed to conduct investigations (including surveillance/intelligence operations). The intensity of the attacks is high, and the accusations are directed both at the political elite and the inaction of the supervisory bodies.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level (Estonian authorities and politicians) and the international level, highlighting the impact of sanction violations on the Ukrainian battlefield. There is no specific regional or local emphasis.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives highlight the inefficiency of trade regulation (specifically, the transport of strategic goods) and state supervision (the role of the MTA). The text stresses the necessity of stricter sanctions enforcement, especially concerning business interests closely tied to political figures.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue addressed is corruption and the unequal application of justice, which is linked to national security and public trust. It is emphasized that the laws only apply to small-time offenders, while the big crooks escape accountability.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on opposing the draft amendment to the Penal Code (Bill 441 SE) or questioning its appropriateness. The speaker is an opponent who criticizes the bill's futility, arguing that it is meaningless if authorities refuse to apply it in cases involving major violations committed by Reform Party politicians.
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