Session Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting.
2024-03-13
Political Position
The political stance is strongly oppositional, centered on criticizing the government for decisions deemed hostile to children and families. The core issues are increasing the birth rate and the elimination of family support payments. The political platform is distinctly value-driven, stressing a traditional understanding of the family.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of social policy, specifically concerning family benefits, the necessity of increasing the birth rate, and the rising cost of childcare services. Problems related to the accessibility and cost of these services are highlighted, referencing media reports regarding parents' concerns.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is combative and accusatory, utilizing strongly emotional and value-laden language, such as "anti-family decisions" and "the bill to pervert marriage." The speaker presents their views bluntly, combining moral criticism of the government with specific examples of rising prices for specific services.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The opposition's stance is highly intense, directed against the Government of the Republic and Prime Minister Kaja Kallas. Criticism targets both political decisions (such as the withdrawal of family benefits) and value-based legislative proposals (the perversion of marriage). The attacks are therefore both policy-driven and value-based.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker claims that their side has supported the government's family initiatives, but sharply criticizes the government for never supporting bills introduced by the opposition. This indicates a willingness to back good initiatives, but reciprocal cooperation is clearly lacking on the government's part.
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Regional Focus
The focus is primarily on national issues (birth rate, government policy), but local governments are also addressed regarding the management of kindergarten and childcare fees. It is noted that service charges are invariably the highest in municipalities run by the opposition.
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Economic Views
Economic viewpoints focus on the financial situation of families, opposing the withdrawal of family benefits. The necessity of controlling service prices is emphasized, as the cost of childcare services is constantly rising, creating financial difficulties for parents.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The sociopolitical focus is heavily aimed at boosting the birth rate and safeguarding the traditional concept of family. The speaker sharply criticizes the proposed marriage legislation and brings up the necessity of defining what an Estonian is, stressing the importance of a moral framework.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The speaker has initiated a proposal to the Government of the Republic aimed at increasing the Estonian birth rate, but the government refuses to listen. He/She is a strong opponent of the marriage bill pushed through by the government and emphasizes that the opposition also drafts very good legislation.
2 Speeches Analyzed