Agenda Profile: Mart Helme
Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Urgently Develop the Suspension of E-voting" (679 OE), First Reading
2025-11-06
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political focus is on the legitimacy of e-voting and the inability to challenge the results. The speaker expresses strong skepticism, raising the question of whether this is a case of "massive electoral fraud" or an "e-state success story." The stance is heavily procedural and value-driven, emphasizing the necessity of achieving clarity.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the legal procedures for contesting e-election results. In particular, emphasis is placed on the "circular dependency" of deadlines between the Supreme Court and the Electoral Service, which essentially precludes any challenge. Reference is made to a specific number (more than 30) of challenges that were not accepted for review.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is serious, critical, and demanding, framing the topic as a "struggle" for achieving democratic clarity. Both logical appeal (a description of procedural rules) and emotional appeal (a reference to the possibility of deception) are employed. The speech concludes with a direct and challenging question addressed to the presenter.
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Activity Patterns
There is insufficient data concerning the patterns of activity, but the speaker participated in the first reading of the Riigikogu draft resolution (679 OE), which addressed the suspension of e-voting.
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Opposition Stance
The confrontation is directed against the e-voting system and the institutions defending it (the Supreme Court, the Electoral Service), which create the impossibility of challenging it. The criticism is intense and systemic, focusing on the procedural injustice that has prevented the challenging of e-elections on more than 30 occasions.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker acknowledges that other political parties besides EKRE are also campaigning on the issue of e-elections, indicating a positive attitude toward the support offered by these other groups on the matter. This demonstrates a readiness to recognize cross-party action in pursuit of a common goal.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus centers on the draft bill to suspend e-voting (679 OE) and the associated dispute procedures. The speaker is a strong proponent of the initiative aimed at establishing clarity regarding the legitimacy of e-elections.
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