Agenda Profile: Mart Helme
Interference in Georgia's internal affairs
2024-05-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, information briefing
Political Position
The political position centers on the strict defense of international diplomatic norms and the Vienna Convention. The speaker strongly opposes the participation of government members and accredited diplomats in demonstrations abroad, viewing this as a disregard for established rules and laws. This stance is deeply value-driven and aimed at ensuring the rule of law and order in both domestic and foreign policy.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the field of international law and diplomatic relations, directly citing the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. Particular emphasis is placed on the obligations and restrictions of diplomats and government representatives, clearly distinguishing them from the permissible activities of ordinary citizens. This expertise is utilized to legally discredit the actions of the government.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style of discourse is extremely aggressive and confrontational, containing direct accusations of stupidity and incompetence ("your stupidity is still surprising," "unbelievably idiotic remarks"). Numerous rhetorical questions are employed to call the opponent's competence into question, while simultaneously emphasizing a logical appeal to international laws and conventions.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
Data is limited to a single speech delivered in the Riigikogu on May 29, 2024, which was addressed to Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and the presiding officer.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponent is Kaja Kallas and her government ("in my government"), who are sharply criticized for both personal incompetence and procedural negligence. The attacks are intense and focus on accusations of overriding laws, conventions, and control mechanisms, both in the Riigikogu and in international relations.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Willingness to cooperate is completely lacking, as the speech constitutes a direct and intense confrontation with the head of government, accusing him of trampling international rules underfoot.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is on international relations, emphasizing the conduct of diplomats and official state representatives abroad, and adherence to the international regulatory framework (the Vienna Convention).
1 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
There is not enough data.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on demanding strict adherence to existing laws and international conventions (especially the Vienna Convention). The speaker positions themselves as an opponent of the government's actions, criticizing the bypassing of laws and control mechanisms, rather than as an initiator of new legislation.
1 Speeches Analyzed