Session Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
2024-01-25
Political Position
The political emphasis is placed on investigating environmental and health risks, particularly those related to geoengineering and the impact of aviation fuel particulates in the atmosphere. The speaker is pushing for the issue to be addressed, citing its long-standing scientific practice and international prevalence. The focus is policy- and value-driven, stressing the necessity of addressing potentially concealed threats.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates specific knowledge regarding geoengineering, referencing concrete historical examples such as the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games and practices employed in arid regions. He/She uses technical terminology (particle spraying, precipitation manipulation) and highlights the scientific development of the subject since the 1960s.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is investigative, topic-expanding, and slightly provocative, introducing a subject into the discussion that deviates from the original focus of the draft bill. The speaker addresses the presenter personally and encouragingly ("Dear Hanah"), directing her, as a young person, to research the topic further. The argumentation relies on alleged historical facts and a logical connection to the subject of aviation fuel.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The Speaker is actively participating in the plenary session, engaging in the debate on the draft legislation by posing questions to the rapporteur. His mode of operation involves expanding the scope of the issue and pointing out deficiencies in the committee's work, thereby directing future investigative efforts.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed toward the procedural side, expressing regret that the topic of geoengineering was not discussed at the committee meeting, a matter which the speaker deems important in the context of the draft legislation. There is no direct political opposition or personal criticism present.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The collaboration style is directive yet personal, addressing the presenter by name and encouraging them, as an environmentalist, to delve deeply into specific topics. They demonstrate a desire to guide their colleagues' activities and research focus.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is on international issues, referencing the practice of geoengineering globally and citing historical examples (the Moscow Olympic Games, arid regions). Furthermore, the question is specifically raised whether the Estonian state engages in this activity, thus elevating the topic to the national level.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Data is scarce.
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Social Issues
The primary social concern is public health and safety, linked to the potentially harmful effects of atmospheric particulates and jet fuel on human health. The necessity of investigating whether these particles are dangerous is emphasized.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on expanding the existing bill to investigate the composition of aircraft fuel and its impact on health, incorporating the issue of geoengineering and the dangers posed by atmospheric particulate spraying. The speaker is acting as the initiator of this new line of inquiry.
2 Speeches Analyzed