Session Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing.
2025-03-19
Political Position
The most crucial stance is strong opposition to the government's legitimacy, demanding the Prime Minister's resignation and adherence to constitutional procedure when forming a new government. It is stressed that the current government lacks a parliamentary mandate and public support is low (17.9% for the coalition partners). This position is primarily procedural and value-based, calling for a freeze on political activity.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in matters of constitutional order and government formation procedures, citing the necessity of adherence to the constitution. Detailed knowledge is also apparent when describing corruption allegations, particularly concerning the interests of the IT sector (Nortal, Bolt) and state portal projects. Specific rating data (17.9% and 1.7%) are utilized, and opinion leaders (Martin Mölder) are referenced.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is highly combative, accusatory, and insistent, posing direct questions to the Prime Minister ("What are you afraid of?"). The rhetoric relies both on logical arguments (constitutional order, approval ratings) and emotional accusations of corruption and unethical conduct. Sharply critical language is employed, labeling the government’s actions as unconstitutional and thoroughly steeped in corruption.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is continuing the topic initiated during last week's information hour, which points to the regular and consistent raising of critical issues at weekly sessions. This pattern of activity involves incorporating the opinions of public figures and experts to support their arguments.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the Prime Minister and the ruling coalition, specifically the Reform Party and Eesti 200. The criticism is intense and multi-faceted, encompassing both the government's procedural irregularities and widespread conflicts of interest tinged with corruption within the ranks of Eesti 200. There are demands to freeze government operations, citing the need to involve investigative authorities (Kapo, the Prosecutor's Office).
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Collaboration Style
There is a total lack of willingness to cooperate, as they are demanding the freezing of government activities and resignation. Instead of seeking compromise with coalition partners, they are referencing critical public figures and experts who share concerns regarding the government's legitimacy.
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Regional Focus
The focus is exclusively on national issues, such as constitutional order, government legitimacy, and large-scale financial and IT projects. European-level lobbying (the platform work directive) is also covered. Specific regional or local topics are absent.
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Economic Views
Economic views center on the transparency of public spending and anti-corruption efforts. They criticize government decisions that seem to favor major sponsors in the IT sector (Nortal, Bolt). Opposition is also voiced against the proposed car tax, citing its unconstitutionality, and the financial mismanagement involving Nordica is strongly condemned.
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Social Issues
Not enough data
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Legislative Focus
The speaker asserts that all bills and decisions initiated following the collapse of the government are illegitimate, demanding a freeze on political activity. Rather than focusing on specific legislative priorities, the emphasis is placed on invalidating the legislative process itself and opposing existing draft legislation (such as the car tax).
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