Session Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
2024-07-29
Political Position
The political position is strongly value-based, focusing primarily on security issues and relations with Russia. The speaker sharply criticizes the alleged hypocrisy of the current government (the Reform Party and SDE) concerning Russia, specifically pointing to Kaja Kallas's family business dealings and the Social Democrats' connections to the Kremlin. The core demand is for a clear, uncompromising stance against the crimes of the Putin regime, stressing that any engagement or consideration of Russia poses a direct security threat.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of recent Estonian history and security policy narratives, referencing specific political events such as the Ratas government's distancing from United Russia in 2019 and the question of Crimea's status. The expertise is rather politico-historical and narrative-driven, focusing on the connections between political opponents and the Kremlin. Specific terms are used, such as "family blood business" and "cancellation action."
3 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly aggressive, accusatory, and confrontational. Emotionally charged language is employed (e.g., "family blood business," "security threat"), and direct, demanding questions are posed. The tone is skeptical and requires the opponent to take concrete and detailed accountability, for instance, by asking them to list ten of Putin's most brutal crimes.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
Insufficient data is available, except for participation in the Riigikogu's extraordinary session regarding the debate on the motion of no confidence.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the Reform Party and the Social Democrats, who are subjected to intense criticism regarding security risks and moral failures. The criticism targets both the government's actions (Kallas's business dealings, ministerial appointments) and the Social Democrats' core values (Kremlin ties, the issue of voting rights). The attacks are personal and ideological, accusing the opponents of oiling the Russian war machine.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
There is no evidence of a willingness to cooperate or compromise; the speaker is adopting a purely oppositional and aggressive stance. Reference is made to EKRE's previous demand, while in the Ratas government, to distance itself from the United Russia agreement, which rather suggests a demanding partnership in the past.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is heavily centered on national (Estonian government activities) and international security issues (the Russia-Ukraine war, Crimea, Putin's crimes). There is no regional or local focus, apart from a reference to local elections regarding voting rights.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic views are expressed indirectly, sharply criticizing the activities of Kaja Kallas's family business with Putin's Russia. This is framed as morally reprehensible conduct that oils the Russian war machine and earns "a nice penny." Direct positions on taxes or regulations are not presented.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The speaker raises the issue of voting rights for Russian and Belarusian citizens in local elections as a social concern, arguing against maintaining this right. This is framed as a question of security and loyalty, given that these citizens also simultaneously vote for Lukashenko and Putin.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The focus is on political accountability and the motion of no confidence. There are no direct legislative priorities, but the government is being criticized for its unwillingness to strip Russian and Belarusian citizens of their right to vote, which indicates the importance of this issue on the legislative agenda.
3 Speeches Analyzed