Session Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-04-21
Political Position
The political platform centers on strong opposition to the e-voting system, which is viewed as a threat to the legitimacy and endurance of the Estonian state. It is stressed that the system violates the principles of the Constitution (secrecy, equality, simultaneity) and constitutes an attack coming from within. This is a value-based framework that calls into question the legitimacy of all previous governments. The rhetoric is fiercely critical and apocalyptic, pointing to potential fraud and falsehoods.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the procedural and constitutional aspects of e-elections, specifically citing three violated principles: secrecy, uniformity, and simultaneity. Technical terms such as "black box" and "untraceable system" are employed, emphasizing system-internal vulnerability. The expertise is focused on analyzing the legitimacy of the elections and associated security threats.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is forceful, critical, and confrontational, employing highly charged emotional phrases such as "security threat," "deceit and lies," and "a rotten state of affairs." The speaker uses rhetorical questions and references the existence of a deep state to underscore the magnitude of the systemic crisis. The tone is formal, but the content is extremely suspicious and accusatory.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker referred to the repeated nature of the action, noting that they have previously raised the topic of e-voting and its dangers in the Riigikogu chamber during earlier debates as well. This indicates a consistent pattern of highlighting this specific issue during plenary sessions.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The primary opposition is aimed at state institutions, which are accused of refusing to address the e-voting problem and covering it up. Criticism is directed at the State Electoral Service, the Prosecutor's Office, the Supreme Court, and more broadly, the "deep state." Opponents are criticized for lacking the courage and will to deal with this "rotten affair," hinting at systemic corruption.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Insufficient data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is exclusively at the national level, addressing issues concerning the legitimacy of the Estonian state and adherence to constitutional principles.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
Among the social issues addressed are the integrity of the democratic process and the violation of constitutional freedoms (the principle of secrecy) in the context of e-elections. The focus is on the legitimacy of the state and citizens' trust in the system.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on criticizing the existing electoral system and its constitutionality, emphasizing the need to change a system that violates three constitutional principles. The speaker acts more as a critic and an exposer of systemic flaws, rather than as the initiator of specific legislative proposals.
2 Speeches Analyzed