Agenda Profile: Mart Helme
Inquiry Regarding the Spread of Narcotics (no 650)
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political focus is heavily directed toward the problem of drug addiction and recidivism, underscoring the significant cost this imposes on the state and the healthcare system. This stance is results-oriented, demanding the establishment of a regular and effective inter-ministerial working group. Previous work as Minister of the Interior demonstrates strong support for coordinated inter-agency action.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates competence in managing drug addiction and related recidivism, drawing on their previous experience as Minister of the Interior. They are familiar with institutional solutions, such as inter-ministerial working groups, and emphasize the medical and financial burden associated with the problem.
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Rhetorical Style
The tone is serious and concerned, emphasizing the victims of drug addiction and state expenditures (an emotional appeal). He/She uses personal experience (his/her tenure as Minister of the Interior) to establish credibility and contrasts past actions with the current situation. The style is direct and interrogative.
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Activity Patterns
He takes the floor in the Riigikogu as part of the interpellation, addressing a specific minister. He references his prior activity as Minister of the Interior, during which a broad-based, inter-agency working group was convened (including health institutions and the Ministry of Social Affairs).
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is aimed at the political forces who allegedly overthrew the previous government, using the pretext that EKRE's presence in the cabinet constituted a catastrophe ("Our government was forced out"). The current government is also being criticized by raising doubts about whether the necessary inter-agency working group is still active.
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Collaboration Style
The preference is for formal, broad-based cooperation between ministries and agencies (such as Health Institutions and the Ministry of Social Affairs) to effectively address the drug addiction problem. It is stressed that this cooperation must be regular and results-oriented.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national-level policy concerning the control of drug distribution and drug addiction, as well as the inter-agency work of the government. There are no references to specific regional or local issues.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives are linked to the fiscal impact of social problems, stressing that drug addiction represents a "very expensive" and "unnecessary burden" on the healthcare system, which highlights the necessity of cost-effective public administration.
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Social Issues
The main social focus is on drug addiction, drug distribution, and related recidivism. The issue is addressed from both security and public health perspectives, emphasizing that the current system is failing to save people and they are dying.
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Legislative Focus
The primary focus is on the operational structure of the government and the sustainability and effectiveness of the inter-agency working group. The objective is to ensure that the state tackles the issue of drug proliferation in a coordinated fashion, indicating a procedural priority.
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