Session Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-06-04
Political Position
The political position is strongly opposed to the government’s energy policy, particularly the system of compensation payments (easement fees), which is viewed as an unethical payoff. Significant emphasis is placed on environmental protection, demanding that compensation for nature be calculated due to deforestation and microplastic pollution. The funding schemes of political NGOs are also sharply criticized, demonstrating a commitment to a value-based and ethical framework.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge regarding environmental damage, utilizing specific terminology such as microplastic pollution, reinforced concrete, and deforestation related to wind turbines. Furthermore, they are familiar with the supervision of political financing (ERJK) and the funding schemes used by non-profit organizations, demanding a detailed explanation of these specific schemes.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical and combative, employing strong moral and ethical appeals, for example, by comparing compensation payments to buying indigenous land for glass beads. Rhetorical questions and hypothetical cases (such as the advertising of COVID vaccines) are repeatedly used to criticize the prevailing procedural logic. The tone is accusatory and demands explanations.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The data shows active participation in the plenary session, posing repeated questions and comments on the same date concerning the topics of energy and political financing. Other activity patterns, such as regular appearances or the mention of events, were not identified in the speeches.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The primary opposition is aimed squarely at coalition politicians and their associated NGOs, such as the Liberal Citizen Foundation (SALK). They face heavy criticism regarding unethical funding schemes and energy projects. The critique is intense, focusing equally on political corruption and procedural unfairness (the rationale behind the ERJK).
4 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
There is not enough data.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is on national issues (high grid tariffs, the entire Estonian nation) and the actions of local authorities, highlighting the negative impact of energy projects on local residents. Specific regions or electoral districts are not named, but local suffering is emphasized.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic views are critical of energy projects that result in high grid fees and electricity prices, the cost of which must be borne by the entire nation. The payment of nuisance fees is considered an ethically negative phenomenon, viewed more as a payoff or a bribe than as economic compensation.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
In social issues, a strong ethical and moral framework is emphasized, protecting local residents and their rights from mega-projects. Indirect public health concerns are also being raised regarding environmental pollution and microplastics, directly contradicting the propaganda issued by the Health Board.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the draft bill concerning compensation fees for energy projects, which is facing critical opposition demanding the complete abandonment of the topic. Additionally, attention is being paid to the procedural logic and implementation issues surrounding the supervision of political financing (ERJK), with critics highlighting its selectivity.
4 Speeches Analyzed