Agenda Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to examine the security of the Riigikogu e-election process" (576 OE)
2025-04-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus centers on the security of e-elections and the legitimacy of the Estonian state, which is viewed as the greatest threat to the state's continued existence. The speaker adopts a strongly negative position, asserting that e-elections violate all three constitutional electoral principles: secrecy, equality, and simultaneity. This stance is value-based, centered on the assertion that all post-e-election governments have been illegitimate. Raising the issue of legitimacy is central to his political activities.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the constitutional principles of elections and uses terms like "black box" and "untraceable" when describing the system, referencing the process's lack of transparency. The expert analysis focuses on the violation of the procedural and legitimacy aspects of e-elections, rather than on technical details. He/She emphasizes that the attack comes from within, not from outside.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is urgent, accusatory, and highly combative, employing strong emotional phrases such as "security threat" and "rotten business." The speaker merges logical arguments regarding constitutional violations with existential warnings about the potential loss of the Estonian state's legitimacy. He uses rhetorical questions to underscore the institutions' inaction.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker actively participates in debates in the Riigikogu chamber, referencing previous instances where they have raised the topic of e-elections. Their pattern of activity demonstrates a repeated and consistent focus on the issue of e-voting security.
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Opposition Stance
The main adversaries are state institutions, including the State Electoral Service, the Prosecutor's Office, the Supreme Court, and, more broadly, the "deep state." They are accused of inaction and refusing to address the fundamental decay of the system. The criticism is intense and systemic, focusing on procedural and legitimacy deficiencies.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is strictly national, addressing the legitimacy of the Estonian state and central electoral processes.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The speaker is a strong supporter of the Riigikogu draft resolution (576 OE), which establishes an investigative committee to examine the security of e-elections. The goal is to expose systemic fraud and lies related to the legitimacy of governments. He/She is a supporter of the initiative.
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