Agenda Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
The Minister of Finance's 2025 presentation on the implementation of the state's long-term strategy "Estonia 2035" (including an overview of the development directions of the public service in 2024)
2025-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
A strong value-based opposition to the prevailing liberal worldview, emphasizing that the Republic of Estonia is democratic according to the constitution, and not necessarily liberal. The political focus is on criticizing the government's bungling state governance and economic decisions (tax revenue collection), thereby calling their competence into question. The speaker demands that the session chair equally protect all political parties and worldviews elected by the people.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of constitutional foundations (Constitution § 1) and the failure of economic forecasts, highlighting specific data regarding car tax revenue (18 million vs. the projected 100+ million). The expertise is aimed at a critical analysis of the government's forecasts and decisions. Also evident is a familiarity with parliamentary organization and procedural rules.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is highly combative, accusatory, and emotional, employing sharp phrases such as "bungling state governance," "stupid decisions," and referring to opponents as yearning for dictatorship. The arguments utilize both value-based appeals (defense of the constitution) and concrete data (tax revenue). The speaker also defends the right of Riigikogu members (MPs) to read their questions from paper, pushing back against the ministers' disparagement.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The primary adversaries are the "liberals," the government (Minister Ligi and the Prime Minister), and their worldview. The criticism is both policy-based (concerning the failure of tax policies) and personal/procedural, accusing the ministers of slander, disparagement, and a yearning for totalitarianism. The confrontation is intense and uncompromising, calling into question the constitutional legitimacy of the opposing side.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national level, covering constitutional values, the work of the Riigikogu, and the country's economic situation (tax revenue). Specific regional or local issues are not included.
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Economic Views
There is strong opposition to the current tax policy, particularly the car tax, as it fails to meet budget targets and suggests the impoverishment of the populace. Criticism is aimed at the government's failed forecasts and "stupid decisions," which have resulted in tax shortfalls.
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Social Issues
The key social issue revolves around the protection and equal treatment of different worldviews within the Riigikogu, standing in opposition to the insistence on the exclusive correctness of liberal democracy. Emphasis is placed on the people's role as the bearer of the highest state power, and the ideologies of the voters are defended against defamation by ministers.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on the organizational and procedural issues of the Riigikogu, including demanding the impartiality of the session chair and protecting the rights of Riigikogu members from being disparaged by ministers. Also under focus is the criticism directed at the implementation report for the government’s long-term strategy, "Estonia 2035."
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