Session Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
2025-06-11
Political Position
The political position is highly critical of the previous government's tax policy, particularly regarding the introduction of the security tax. The speaker frames the imposition of the tax as a deception, a cover under which they sought to raise VAT and income tax, and questions whether the security situation has genuinely changed now that the tax has been abolished. The overall stance is strongly results-driven, focusing on the lack of transparency and dishonesty surrounding the government's actions.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in tax policy and its historical context, specifically referencing the imposition of the security tax and its connection to increases in both VAT and income tax. The analysis focuses on dissecting the political motives behind concealing these taxes under the guise of security.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is accusatory and confrontational, focusing on the opposing side's alleged dishonesty and concealment ('they didn't dare tell people this'). Historical recollection and rhetorical questions are employed ('do we now have more security, or rather less?'), in order to cast doubt on the consequences of the proposed bill.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
Fierce opposition is aimed at the Reform Party government led by Kristen Michal. Criticism focuses on the methods used to implement the policy (the security tax), accusing opponents of hiding information and being dishonest with the public.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is exclusively on national issues, addressing tax policy and security within a broader national context.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives express opposition to the covert raising of the tax burden (VAT, income tax) under the guise of a security tax. The speaker criticizes the lack of transparency in the government's fiscal policy.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the bill to abolish the security tax. The speaker is acting as a critical opponent of the draft legislation, questioning whether repealing the tax is proportional to the country's current security situation.
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