Agenda Profile: Mart Helme
The situation in the country.
2025-02-26
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, press briefing
Political Position
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on government corruption (wind farms, Nordica) and the irresponsible handling of state money. The speaker sharply opposes the green transition policy, calling it "green madness," which has led to expensive energy, and emphasizes the need for cheap energy. The main focus is presenting criticism of the government's performance and value-based critique (corruption).
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of Estonian industrial history and traditional power generation, mentioning oil shale power plants and former large industrial enterprises (Volta, Ilmarised, Põhjalad). He uses economic analogies (baking bread) to connect costs and prices, in order to criticize the high cost of wind energy.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is intensely polemical and accusatory, employing powerful emotional appeals and moralistic judgments (e.g., "a crime," "an arrogant assault"). The speaker resorts to personal attacks ("a mere boy compared to me") and historical analogies (Voltas, Ilmarises) to underscore their own vast experience and highlight the opponent's incompetence. The overall tone is urgent, demanding immediate political accountability and resignation.
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Activity Patterns
There is insufficient data.
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Opposition Stance
The primary opponent is the Reform Party and its satellites, who are being branded as a corrupt "regime" operating outside the normal rule of law. The criticism is extremely intense, focusing on both political corruption and personal arrogant behavior. Compromise is ruled out; the resignation and criminal prosecution of the opponents are being demanded.
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Collaboration Style
There is insufficient data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national level, addressing the use of Estonian taxpayers' money and the country's energy policy. Regionally, emphasis is placed on the historical industrial heritage and the significance of oil shale power plants, referencing old industrial enterprises (Volta, Ilmarised, Põhjalad).
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Economic Views
Our economic views are strongly fiscally conservative, opposing the irresponsible waste of billions and the corrupt distribution of funds. We advocate for cheap energy, which is achieved through the unimpeded operation of oil shale power plants, free from additional taxes and regulatory harassment. We criticize the gigantic sums spent on green energy, which drive up the cost of electricity and production.
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Social Issues
There is insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
A legislative focus is missing; the emphasis is on demanding political accountability (resignation) and the necessity for law enforcement intervention regarding the government's corrupt activities. The speaker is a strong opponent of the current green transition policies.
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