Session Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting
2024-02-19
Political Position
The political stance centers on strong opposition to cannabis legalization, emphasizing its inherent dangers and its link to the use of harder narcotics. This position is values-driven and supports the minister's current conservative approach to drug policy. The speaker also expresses concern regarding the influence of lobbying on governmental decision-making processes.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of drug policy and mental health issues, referring to the consensus view of specialists (doctors, police, and Health Board officials). The expertise is based on the claim that cannabis ultimately leads to the use of harder drugs.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is direct, concerned, and demanding; although it begins by praising the inquiry ('very good and noble'), it quickly shifts to the specific concern: the lobbying for cannabis legalization. The speaker employs a logical appeal, referencing specialists, and concludes with a demanding question aimed at securing a firm promise from the minister.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker participated in the plenary session's debate on the interpellation, posing a clarifying question to the minister regarding drug policy.
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Opposition Stance
The main adversaries are the "cannabis legalization lobbyists," whose activities in the offices of government members are considered a threat. The resistance is intense and focuses on political pressure that undermines the existing anti-drug policy.
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Collaboration Style
The cooperative style demonstrates support for the minister's position on the issue of cannabis legalization, noting satisfaction with the minister's continued opposition. This indicates a readiness to support the executive power when the political direction is consistent with the speaker's values.
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Regional Focus
There is insufficient data.
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Economic Views
There is insufficient data.
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Social Issues
Drug policy dominates the discussion of social issues, with the speaker taking a strong stance against cannabis legalization, citing mental health concerns and warnings issued by specialists. The priority is protecting public health and safety.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is aimed at overseeing drug-related deaths and drug policy, specifically through participation in the debate surrounding the formal inquiry. The speaker actively scrutinizes government actions in the realm of social policy.
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