Agenda Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
Inquiry concerning the justification of the activities of the Prosecutor's Office and the Security Police Board (KaPo) (No. 528)
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is directed toward assessing the performance and accountability of law enforcement and security structures (the Prosecutor's Office, KaPo). The speaker initially supports the minister's effort to address the systemic problem—calling it a "festering wound"—but sharply criticizes the political backlash from the security agencies and their double standards in initiating proceedings. The overall position is strongly results-based, highlighting the lack of fairness in political investigations.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of legal proceedings (misdemeanor proceedings, criminal proceedings, fraud) and political accountability. Particular emphasis is placed on knowledge regarding the mechanisms of internal retaliation within security forces, referencing the counter-activity of the "empire."
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Rhetorical Style
The style is confrontational, ironic, and critical, employing strong metaphors ("festering sore," "empire") to dramatically describe the situation. The speaker uses a rhetorical question and draws comparisons with the cases of other Riigikogu members to highlight the alleged injustice and political bias.
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Activity Patterns
There is insufficient data.
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Opposition Stance
The main criticism is directed at the power structures (the Prosecutor's Office, the Security Police), which are accused of delivering political retaliation and selectively applying the law. The criticism is intense and points to systemic injustice, where the minister is guaranteed a "soft landing" and favorable misdemeanor proceedings.
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Collaboration Style
There is insufficient data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is exclusively on the national level, covering the operations of central law enforcement and security agencies and the accountability of members of the Riigikogu.
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Economic Views
There is insufficient data.
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Social Issues
The focus is on the impartiality of the legal system and political accountability, emphasizing that the law must be applied equally to everyone, regardless of their position. Particular attention is drawn to the differences in initiating criminal and misdemeanor proceedings against politicians.
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on overseeing and evaluating the operations of existing enforcement agencies as part of the inquiry, rather than proposing new legislation.
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