Session Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
2025-09-08
Political Position
The speaker stresses the critical role of beekeeping in ensuring food security and is highly critical of the state's failure to act in controlling the population of large predators (bears, wolves). The political position is strong, focusing on the government's inability to protect the assets and means of production belonging to primary producers (beekeepers, sheep farmers). This is results-oriented criticism that demands a concrete intervention plan from the state.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge in the field of agriculture and rural life, particularly regarding the problems faced by beekeeping and sheep farming. They are well-versed in the serious consequences of large predator attacks, which often force beekeepers to cease production entirely. This knowledge is specific and pertains to the protection of production assets.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is concerned and straightforward, emphasizing the suffering and devastation experienced by the producers. A rhetorical question is employed ("Is there a plan... or will we again be told to fend for ourselves?") to sharply criticize the state's inaction. The tone is primarily logical and problem-focused, but also includes an emotional appeal for the protection of the suffering producers.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The primary criticism is aimed at "the state," which is being blamed for the lack of specific aid and the absence of a plan to control the bear population. The criticism is based on policy and performance, highlighting the government's inability to assist the affected producers.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is heavily on rural life and primary production sectors, such as beekeeping and sheep farming, which are impacted by large predator attacks. The issues addressed (damage caused by bears and wolves) are regional in nature and directly affect rural communities.
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Economic Views
The speaker supports the preservation of production sectors (beekeeping), viewing them as a crucial element of food security. This economic stance necessitates state intervention through regulation and protective measures in order to prevent production from ceasing and to safeguard the means of production.
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Social Issues
Insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently centered on demanding a national action plan to control the population of large predators. The speaker is critical and insists that the government take concrete steps to resolve the issues threatening agricultural production in rural areas.
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