Agenda Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Increasing the Birth Rate of the Estonian People" (283 OE)
2024-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The political position is strongly geared toward increasing the birth rate of the Estonian people and protecting family values. The speaker sharply criticizes the government’s actions, deeming them anti-child and anti-family, citing the removal of family benefits and the pushing through of the bill on the perversion of marriage. The focus is values-based and condemns the government's activities.
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Topic Expertise
The expertise is evident in the area of social policy and family services, particularly concerning childcare and kindergarten fees, where the continuous increase in costs and the desperate appeals from parents are highlighted. Furthermore, the speaker is well-versed in the government's previous legislative decisions regarding family benefits and the Marriage Act.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is sharp, confrontational, and emotionally charged, employing strong condemnations such as "decisions hostile to the family" and "the perversion of marriage." The speaker poses rhetorical questions and stresses the opposing side's inaction, keeping the focus firmly on moral and political accusation.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main opponent is the Government of the Republic and, indirectly, the prime minister, who is accused of making anti-child and anti-family decisions. The criticism is intense, focusing both on political choices (cutting benefits) and the inability to solve the problems associated with the rising cost of services.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker notes that his side has supported the government's initiatives aimed at improving the situation of families, but expresses disappointment regarding the lack of mutual support. He emphasizes that the opposing side never supports their party's bills, pointing to a mere willingness rather than actual cooperation.
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Regional Focus
The focus is primarily national (the birth rate of the Estonian people, government policy), but it also includes specific regional criticism. Separate attention is drawn to opposition-led local governments, where kindergarten and childcare fees are allegedly always the highest.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives center on social spending, criticizing the cancellation of family benefits and stressing the necessity of ensuring affordable services for families. Specifically, the continuous rising cost of childcare is highlighted as a significant economic burden on parents.
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Social Issues
Social policy is a central focus, emphasizing the need to increase the birth rate of the Estonian population and protect traditional family values. The speaker sharply criticizes the railroading of the bill that perverts marriage and raises the question regarding the definition of an Estonian.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on initiating and supporting the bill (283 OE) aimed at increasing the birth rate of the Estonian nation—a measure the government allegedly opposes. The speaker is a staunch opponent of previous government legislation, specifically citing cuts to family benefits and the Marriage Act.
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