Session Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
2024-09-25
Political Position
The political position is strongly opposed to the government’s ideological initiatives, criticizing the proposed car tax as pure ideology and questioning the introduction of the concept of social gender through a convention. The focus lies on value-driven defense and highlighting the practical needs of regional residents, labeling the government’s activities as impractical ("the state of the Kilplased").
5 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise on regional transport issues, criticizing the inefficiency of the government’s "demand-based" and "schedule-based" public transport models in peripheral areas. Furthermore, the speaker possesses a detailed understanding of the bill’s provisions, specifically highlighting convention articles concerning the implementation of social gender in workplace hygiene facilities.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is confrontational and emotional, employing sharp metaphors ("a nation of fools," "the devil is in the details") to criticize the government. Numerous rhetorical questions are used to emphasize the practical and moral consequences of social issues, often by referencing traditional values ("our grandfathers are turning over in their graves").
5 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
Insufficient data.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The main opponent is the government, which is being criticized for ideological short-sightedness and the scrapping of regional projects (such as the Haapsalu railway), with specific mention made of Kaja Kallas’s previous administrations. The criticism is intense, branding the government’s actions as "pure ideology" and disregarding the actual needs of people in peripheral regions.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Cooperation is demonstrated through identifying with the regional concerns of a fellow colleague (Maido Ruusmann) and extending those concerns to one's own constituency. There are no indications of a broader, cross-party compromise or cooperation regarding draft legislation.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
A strong regional focus is placed on West Estonia, Läänemaa, Saaremaa, and Hiiumaa, as well as, more generally, on peripheral regions and remote areas. The need for mobility options and infrastructure (the Haapsalu railway) is emphasized, contrasting with complex development plans.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic viewpoints focus on opposing the car tax, as it hinders life in regional areas and forces people to give up their only means of transportation. Concrete infrastructure projects (such as the Haapsalu railway) are preferred over bureaucratic programs that do not improve the lives of people in peripheral regions.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The speaker is strongly opposed to the introduction of the concept of social gender into legislation, seeing it as a threat to the privacy and safety of biological women in shared facilities. The core concern is the issue of harassment and whose rights remain valid when a biological male uses women's changing rooms.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is primarily centered on opposition, criticizing the car tax and strongly resisting the ratification of the convention that includes the concept of social gender. Emphasis is placed on the practical and social side effects of the laws, as well as their adherence to traditional values.
5 Speeches Analyzed