Agenda Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
Legal entity liability
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, fifth sitting, information briefing.
Political Position
The most salient issue is the failure of the long-term care reform and the associated lack of accountability among nursing homes. The political stance is sharply antagonistic, emphasizing that the reform’s promises (a nursing home placement covered by one's pension) have proven false and have resulted in greater costs for the public. The focus is on the failure of the government’s actions and the restoration of a sense of justice.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the financial implications of the care reform (increased costs for individuals and local authorities) and the issue of legal liability. Particular emphasis is placed on the inability of the Prosecutor's Office to initiate proceedings against the care home as a legal entity, despite documented deficiencies. Specific terminology related to legal proceedings and the administrative domain is utilized.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly combative, accusatory, and forceful, employing strong emotional appeals and referencing rape and beating people to death. The speaker is confrontational, accusing the government of "outright lies" and "obfuscation." A sharp contrast between government propaganda and reality is emphasized.
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Activity Patterns
There is insufficient data regarding the frequency or rhythm of the occurrences.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the Reform Party (accused of favoring business interests) and government institutions, especially the Minister and the Prosecutor's Office. The criticism is intense, focusing on political failures, financial injustice, and the avoidance of responsibility for crimes committed in care homes. No possibility of compromise is offered.
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Collaboration Style
There is no information regarding cooperation, willingness to compromise, or cross-party activity.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, addressing the impact of the care reform on the people of Estonia and the finances (wallets) of local governments (LGAs). Specific regions are not singled out, emphasizing the "sense of justice for the entire Estonian nation."
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Economic Views
Economic viewpoints sharply criticize the financing and regulation of the care system, claiming that state and public funds are unjustly channeled to "care home entrepreneurs linked to the Reform Party." Greater financial relief for citizens and local governments (LGAs) is supported.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue revolves around protecting the elderly in care facilities and ensuring the quality of social services. Serious abuses are strongly highlighted—including starvation, rape, and fatal beatings—and calls are being made for justice and accountability on behalf of the victims and their families. This entire situation is framed as a matter of social justice and public safety.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on ensuring the accountability of the legal entity, requiring the prosecutor’s office to initiate proceedings against the care home due to long-standing deficiencies and criminal acts. The speaker is a strong opponent of the current policy and its implementation, focusing on the shortcomings in law enforcement.
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