Session Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-11-11
Political Position
The political position is strongly value-based, focusing on restoring the credibility of the rule of law while criticizing the political bias evident in Supreme Court decisions. Another crucial topic is border security and migration control, where they support closing the Narva border crossing to reduce the number of international protection applications. The platform is highly critical of institutional activities and supportive of strict security measures.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker exhibits knowledge both in the legal field (Supreme Court procedural principles, the right to appeal, and recusal) and in international migration policy. Specific data regarding the number of international protection applications (113 over the last week) is utilized, and the Dublin Convention is referenced.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is analytical and critical, posing questions that point to the decline in institutional credibility and political bias. Formal language and legal terminology are employed, balancing logical argumentation (referencing conventions) with an emotional concern for justice. The tone is rather accusatory, particularly when describing the actions of the Supreme Court as a "regrettable tendency."
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Activity Patterns
The modes of operation are confined to posing sharp, substantive questions directed at the rapporteur during the plenary session. These questions concern both the demand for personal recusal (Nursipalu) and the recalling of the party's previous proposals.
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Opposition Stance
The main objects of criticism are the Supreme Court, which is accused of providing cover for political guidelines and dismantling the credibility of the rule of law. The government is indirectly criticized for failing to support an earlier border guard proposal and for its handling of the current migration crisis. The criticism is directed against institutions and political decisions.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker points to an earlier similar proposal by the Estonian Conservative People's Party (EKRE) concerning the border issue, which demonstrates internal party alignment on security matters. Information is lacking regarding any openness to compromise or inter-party cooperation.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The regional focus encompasses a specific local conflict concerning the Nursipalu issue, highlighting the rights of local residents versus the state. Furthermore, significant attention is paid to the eastern border (Narva) and international migration matters that impact Estonia’s border areas.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Insufficient data.
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Social Issues
The main social issue is migration and border security, where concern is expressed over the high volume of applications for international protection. Emphasis is placed on the need to screen individuals arriving from third countries, referencing the Dublin Convention.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed toward monitoring existing legal processes (the Nursipalu litigation) and the activities of institutions (the Supreme Court). Support is being given to the proposal for border closure, which is linked to security and migration management and aims to reduce the number of applications for international protection.
3 Speeches Analyzed