Agenda Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
First Reading of the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic for Enhancing the Exercise of Administrative Oversight over the Prosecutor's Office" (280 OE)
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is strongly focused on supporting the strengthening of the Minister of Justice's administrative oversight over the Prosecutor's Office, in order to ensure a legal, substantive overview of the Prosecutor's Office's activities without accusations of interference. The focus is heavily on criticizing the Reform Party for establishing a power vertical and implementing "telephone law," which indicates strong opposition to the abuse of political power. The resignation of the former Minister of Justice is being used as a framework for political action.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding issues of administrative oversight between the Prosecutor's Office and the Minister of Justice, and is up to date with political events concerning the independence of the Prosecutor's Office and ministerial intervention. They refer to specific investigations (Lehtme) and the history of appointing former Prosecutors General (Parmas, Perling), demonstrating strong political and procedural awareness.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly combative, accusatory, and confrontational, focusing on attacking the motives and behavior of opponents. Strong emotional appeals and personal attacks are employed, accusing the co-speaker of mockery, undignified conduct, and telling outright lies. Procedural remarks are also directed at the presiding officer to maintain order.
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Activity Patterns
The speaking pattern is intense and focuses on raising procedural questions and debating with rapporteurs during the Riigikogu session. The behavioral patterns indicate active participation in the ongoing legislative debate, marked by repeatedly addressing the presiding officer of the session.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponent is the Reform Party, which is accused of creating a power vertical, ousting undesirable chief prosecutors, and desiring to implement “telephone law.” The criticism is intense and is aimed both at political motives and personal behavior (lying, mocking, arrogant demeanor). The opponents are reproached for their sense of absolute power.
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Collaboration Style
There is no data regarding cooperation; the speaker's style is purely adversarial and focuses on criticizing the actions of opposing parties and exposing their motives.
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Regional Focus
No data available
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Economic Views
No data available.
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Social Issues
Regarding social issues, there was a brief mention of the Reform Party's support for the "defense of the distortion of the concept of marriage," which points to a traditional stance on the marriage issue. This topic is highlighted as a negative characterization of the opposing party.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on Riigikogu Draft Resolution 280 OE, which aims to enhance the Minister of Justice's administrative oversight of the Prosecutor's Office. The speaker is a strong proponent of the draft resolution's objective, seeing it as an opportunity to ensure a substantive review of the Prosecutor's Office's activities.
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