Agenda Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Submission of a plan of action for the development of Estonia's electricity production capacities and electricity networks to the Riigikogu by the Government of the Republic, to ensure energy security" (575 OE)
2025-04-16
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political platform centers on strong opposition to green ideology originating from the European Union and expensive renewable energy. The speaker stresses the necessity of preserving cheap domestic oil shale energy, which they claim has been artificially inflated in price. This stance is value-driven, criticizing previous political decisions (such as the 2030 renewable energy target) as utopian and ill-conceived.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates authority in the ideological critique of energy policy, contrasting the concepts of "expensive renewable energy" and "cheap oil shale energy." It is stressed that oil shale has been artificially inflated in price, pointing to economic and political manipulation. Criticism is also leveled at the short deadline (May 1st) given to the government for submitting an action plan, which is deemed unrealistic.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is sharp and combative, employing strongly negative expressions such as "green madness," "eco-racket," and "nonsense talk." The speaker presents ideological and emotional appeals, calling into question the opponents' consistency and their dependence on European Union guidelines. A hypothetical scenario (an EU change of heart) is used to test the opponent's stance.
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Opposition Stance
The primary opponents are the European Union's green ideology, Kaja Kallas's government, and the Isamaa party, who are being criticized for their previous support of renewable energy targets. The criticism is intense and ideological, accusing the opponents of creating utopias and running a green "racket." The opponents' positions are viewed as ideologically driven and disastrous for the Estonian economy.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker highlights EKRE's historical opposition (they were the only party to vote against it in 2022), but gladly notes Isamaa's potential "awakening" or change of mind. This indicates a conditional willingness to cooperate, provided other parties adopt EKRE's long-standing stances on energy policy.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national energy security and the domestic oil shale energy sector, in direct opposition to the ideological direction set by the European Union. It is stressed that the current green policy is detrimental to the global competitiveness of the European Union, and consequently, to Estonia's competitiveness as well.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives favor cheap domestic energy and criticize regulations that have artificially inflated the cost of the oil shale energy sector. It is stressed that the green agenda and costly renewable energy will lead to economic disaster for the European Union and its member states.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on Riigikogu draft resolution 575 OE, which demands the government submit an energy plan, criticizing the proposal's short deadline and content. The speaker is a staunch opponent of the current direction of energy policy, viewing it as the continuous production of utopian fantasies.
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