Session Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-02-25
Political Position
The political stance is strongly conservative and focused on protecting the original spirit of the constitution, contrasting sharply with liberal and progressive interpretations. The most critical issues are national security (specifically, restricting voting rights) and ensuring adherence to constitutional principles. They maintain a fiercely oppositional stance toward the governing coalition, accusing them of undermining the state and engaging in populist activities.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in constitutional law and its historical context, citing the intentions and principles of the Constitution's framers. Specific emphasis is placed on the inconsistency of e-voting with constitutional principles (secrecy, periodicity, transparency, and verifiability).
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly combative, accusatory, and emotional, employing strong labels against opponents, such as "globalists," "woke activists," "a pack of lunatics," and "enemies of the Estonian state." The tone is alarmist, framing political disagreements as existential threats to the independence and rule of law of the Republic of Estonia.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The confrontation is aimed at the ruling coalition (the Reform Party, the Social Democrats, and Estonia 200) and ideological groups referred to as globalists and progressives. The criticism is intense and accusatory, focusing on both political issues (bills hostile to families) and procedural violations (the blatant twisting of the constitution). The speaker suggests that the opponents may be working in the interests of Russia and the Kremlin.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is purely oppositional and uncompromising. The speaker criticizes the internal discord within the government and the commission, as well as their inability to reach an agreement before submitting the bill. There is no mention of any readiness for cross-party cooperation.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is on national and international security issues, particularly concerning the voting rights of Russian and Belarusian citizens in local elections. There is no mention of specific regional projects or communities, although the debate revolves around the right to vote in local government elections.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
No direct economic stances are presented. Opposition is expressed to the government's actions aimed at withdrawing benefits from families, especially large families, citing that this conflicts with the constitution.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
On social issues, the speaker is strongly conservative, opposing marriage equality (which they refer to as "gay marriage") and accusing progressives of twisting the constitution. Emphasis is placed on the state's special protection of families, which forms the basis for criticizing the government's cuts to family benefits.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is currently the opposition to the proposed suffrage bill in its present form, specifically demanding the revocation of voting rights for individuals with undetermined citizenship (the so-called "grey passport holders"). More broadly, the priority involves defending the constitution and challenging the legality of e-voting, positioning the party/group as an active opponent to the coalition's initiatives.
3 Speeches Analyzed