Session Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
2024-04-29
Political Position
The political position is strongly opposed to ideological climate policy, which is viewed as the cause of high energy prices and disconnected from common sense. Strong moral opposition to abortion is also expressed, questioning the government's stance regarding current indicators. These positions are heavily value-based and focus on criticizing the incompetence of government institutions (the Bank of Estonia).
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Topic Expertise
The speaker shows interest in macroeconomic forecasts, energy policy, and central bank activities, criticizing the failure of their predictions. Specific abortion statistics (3200) are cited, demonstrating an awareness of social sector figures. The expertise is aimed more at criticizing the ideological basis of policy and personnel choices than at providing technical solutions.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetoric is sharp, accusatory, and confrontational, calling into question the moral and professional competence of both the Bank of Estonia's experts and the Prime Minister. Strong emotional appeals are employed, particularly on the issue of abortion, which is labeled "the killing of children." The tone is ironic and skeptical, referring to the forecasts as "wishful thinking" and "detached from reality."
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the Bank of Estonia, whose forecasts are considered failures and ideologically motivated, and Prime Minister Kaja Kallas. The criticism is intense, ranging from the political (climate policy) and professional (the Bank of Estonia's incompetence) levels to the moral level (the issue of abortion). No willingness to compromise is being expressed.
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation demonstrates reliance on and referencing other opposition colleagues ("Exactly as Anti Poolamets said"), suggesting a sharing of similar viewpoints within the faction or the broader opposition. Information regarding readiness for cross-party cooperation or compromise is lacking.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national issues, such as the operations of the Bank of Estonia, national climate policy, and abortion policy. There is no regional focus.
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Economic Views
Economic views are critical of ideological climate policy, which raises energy prices and is considered disconnected from common sense. Emphasis is placed on the need for people in state economic institutions who possess common sense and are in touch with reality, citing the Bank of Estonia's flawed personnel policy and failed forecasts.
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Social Issues
When it comes to social issues, the focus is on abortion, where extremely strong moral opposition is voiced, using the term "killing of children" to describe the procedure. The ethical boundary of the government regarding the acceptable number of abortions is also being called into question.
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Legislative Focus
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