Session Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-03-20
Political Position
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on criticizing the government's economic policy (tax increases, termination of pension indexation) and social policy (ensuring women's rights and security). Emphasis is placed on the need to accelerate the construction of the temporary control line for security reasons. The standpoints are strongly value-based, opposing "globalists" and trans and LGBT ideologies, which are deemed to infringe upon women's rights.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
Demonstrates knowledge of the content and interpretation of international conventions (ILO, CEDAW Optional Protocol), particularly concerning gender-based discrimination and employer responsibilities. Utilizes specific data regarding the gender distribution of Estonian pensioners, noting that 200,000 of the 325,000 pensioners are women. Shows awareness of border security priorities (border crossing points versus the control line).
4 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is combative, ideological, and forceful, employing strong labeling ("globalists," "radical thugs") and accusing opponents of hypocrisy. Both logical arguments (the impact of taxes on the standard of living) and emotional appeals (the violation of women's safety) are utilized. The speaker addresses not only the colleagues seated in the chamber but also the online audience.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speeches were delivered during the plenary session on Thursday, demonstrating active participation in the legislative debate and the raising of questions. The speaker repeatedly asks questions and provides detailed rebuttals concerning the international conventions currently under discussion.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The primary opponents are the government, which is accused of hypocrisy, as well as "globalists," "liberals," and "extremist thugs" who are pushing trans and LGBT ideologies. Social Democrats were personally criticized for making foolish and vile claims. The attacks are intense and ideological, demanding an end to "the charade of hypocritical and ideological caring."
4 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
There is not enough data.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
It focuses on national and international issues, but highlights regional inequality, emphasizing the negative impact of the vehicle tax on women living in rural areas compared to women living in the city.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
He/She is strongly opposed to tax increases and criticizes government measures that worsen the standard of living and reduce people's financial stability. He/She opposes ending the indexation of pensions and cutting family benefits, stressing the detrimental effect these measures have on women.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Socially and politically, the focus is on protecting women's rights and sense of security, strongly opposing trans and LGBT ideologies, which, in their assessment, violate women's safety (specifically citing changing rooms). They criticize quota-based inclusion as degrading to women and question how international conventions ensure the rights and security of men. Furthermore, they raise the issue of gender theory, referencing the 150 genders reportedly being taught in schools.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on debating and challenging international conventions (such as the CEDAW Optional Protocol) because they are outdated or infringe upon women's rights. It supports the accelerated development of security infrastructure, particularly the temporary control line, viewing this as a priority over closing border crossing points.
4 Speeches Analyzed