Session Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
2025-09-15
Political Position
The political position focuses on government accountability and the protection of state assets, criticizing the sale of state-funded strategic companies (such as Milrem Robotics) to foreign entities. Furthermore, it strongly opposes the removal of caps on land tax rates, which increases the burden on landowners and exacerbates the unfairness in local government financing. Its framework is heavily geared toward criticizing the government's actions and overall performance.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding strategic investments and ownership structures in the defense industry (Milrem, Arab consortium), as well as tax policy (land tax, the previous 10% limit). Additionally, they are aware of the spread of cross-border animal diseases (swine fever) and Finnish practices, suggesting that their measures should be analyzed.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is direct, critical, and interrogative, often employing rhetorical questions to challenge the government's actions ("Why did you do that?"). Strong and slightly emotional expressions are used (e.g., "to hit with full force," "relegated to the role of the underdog") to emphasize injustice and the negative consequences of the government's policies.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaking pattern indicates active participation in the plenary session, by posing multiple questions to ministers within a short timeframe. This pattern of activity focuses on the direct scrutiny of government decisions and policies.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed against the political decisions of the central government and the previous administration, particularly concerning the removal of land tax restrictions and the sale of strategic companies. The criticism is policy- and procedure-based, calling into question the government's foresight and oversight.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
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4 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is wide-ranging, covering national strategic issues (Milrem, land tax) and international comparisons (Finland's African swine fever measures), as well as security aspects (Arab countries, Russia). Local governments are mentioned in the context of funding difficulties.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic views are critical of the rising tax burden, especially for landowners who face nature conservation restrictions. He expresses concern regarding the inefficient use of state funds in developing strategic enterprises that are later sold abroad, pointing to the need for improved governmental oversight.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Among social issues, emphasis is placed on the economic burden and fairness facing the Estonian people, particularly concerning the increase in land tax and nature conservation restrictions on agricultural and forest land within the context of the green transition. He defends landowners against obligations imposed by the government.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the critical assessment of existing regulations and government decisions, especially regarding the abolition of land tax restrictions and the supervision of state investments. It acts as a policy overseer, demanding analysis (e.g., concerning Finland's measures regarding African swine fever).
4 Speeches Analyzed