Agenda Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
Inquiry regarding pressure exerted by the European Central Bank on the Basel Committee (No. 628)
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance is strongly opposed to ideological climate policy, which is viewed as the primary cause of high energy prices. Criticism is also aimed at the Bank of Estonia's failed forecasts and personnel policy, stressing the need for common sense and maintaining contact with reality. The framing is heavily value-based, contrasting ideology with common sense.
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Topic Expertise
Demonstrates expertise on the topics of macroeconomic forecasting, central bank operations, and the development of energy prices. It highlights the failure of expert analysis and the direct impact of ideology on economic outcomes. Specific terms such as "expert analyses" and "forecasts" are used to criticize the shortcomings of the Bank of Estonia.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is confrontational, skeptical, and accusatory, starting by highlighting the presenter's insecurity. It employs strong value-based arguments, pitting ideology against common sense and reality. Criticism is delivered through rhetorical questions designed to cast doubt on the opposing side's competence and motives.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main confrontation is directed at the Bank of Estonia and, more broadly, ideological climate policy. The criticism is intense, accusing the bank of failed forecasts, detachment from reality, and flawed personnel policy. The adversaries themselves are considered unreliable and blinded by ideology.
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Collaboration Style
Positively references a colleague (Anti Poolamets) to affirm their position regarding the failure of the central bank's forecasts. This demonstrates a willingness to share views with allies and support the criticism.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national level, analyzing the Bank of Estonia's operations and forecasts. Simultaneously, it places these activities within a broader international context, criticizing ideological climate policy.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize that ideologically driven climate policy is the root cause of high energy prices. It advocates for maintaining common sense and a connection to reality in economic matters, and sharply criticizes the central bank's failed forecasts. It highlights the necessity of avoiding economic decisions based on wishful thinking.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on oversight and accountability, specifically through participation in an interpellation regarding the European Central Bank's pressure on the Basel Committee and the actions of the Bank of Estonia. The priority is criticizing the ideological alignment of institutions and flawed personnel policy.
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