Agenda Profile: Mart Helme
The first reading of the draft resolution (569 OE) of the Riigikogu, "Proposal to the Government of the Republic to temporarily suspend the processing of all planning procedures related to wind farms, with a deferral until the establishment of an up-to-date methodology for infrasound measurements and the setting of limit values for sound pressure levels."
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position focuses on the danger that infrasound from wind farms poses to human health, emphasizing that international studies have been conducted and the threat is serious. The speaker questions the credibility of scientists in Estonia, accusing them of fulfilling a political mandate, which signals strong opposition to the current planning policy. This stance is strongly value-based, centering on the protection of public health.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the existence of international infrasound studies and references a specific incident (the US Embassy in Cuba) where infrasound allegedly caused health issues. This knowledge is leveraged to present counterarguments against claims that conducting such research is impossible.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is confrontational and skeptical, opening with a direct objection to the preceding statement. A dramatic international example (Cuba/USA embassy workers) is used to emphasize the seriousness of the threat, and it concludes with a sharp question regarding the scientist's credibility. The style is emotionally charged, referencing people being "driven crazy."
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Activity Patterns
A single specific intervention (a question) was presented during the Riigikogu session at the first reading of Draft Bill 569 OE. The rhythm and frequency of this intervention outside the scope of this particular debate remain unknown.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at specific scientists (such as Jüri Lavrentjev), who are accused of changing their positions due to a political mandate. The criticism is personal and ethical in nature, calling into question the scientist's independence and credibility in Estonia.
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Collaboration Style
There is not enough data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on international precedents (the Cuba incident) to demonstrate the dangers of infrasound, and, at the national level (Estonia), on the issues concerning the credibility of scientists and the planning of wind farms.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
The social topic being addressed is public health and safety related to the impact of infrasound generated by wind farms. This health threat is being taken very seriously, citing an international precedent where the use of infrasound resulted in serious health damage.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on Draft Bill 569 OE, which addresses the temporary suspension of zoning and planning for wind farms due to the lack of a standardized measurement methodology for infrasound. The speaker strongly supports the underlying concern of the bill, emphasizing the dangers posed by infrasound and the critical need for reliable data.
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