Agenda Profile: Mart Helme
An inquiry regarding the hindrance of development in the defence industry (no 783)
2025-09-15
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political focus centers on national security and preparedness against cross-border environmental threats arising from the war in Ukraine. This stance is strongly policy- and results-driven, underscoring the necessity for proactive planning, resource procurement, and inter-ministerial cooperation (Ministry of Defence and Ministry of the Interior). The primary concern is the risk of extensive oil or chemical contamination in the immediate vicinity (Ust-Luga).
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the ongoing war and its geographical consequences, specifically naming the port of Ust-Luga and Russia's oil and chemical industries. The expertise focuses on matters of pollution response and inter-ministerial responsibility, knowing that pollution response falls under the purview of the Ministry of the Interior.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is serious and urgent, focusing on a logical, concrete question about the government's preparedness. A hypothetical but realistic scenario ("practically in our own backyard") is employed to emphasize the danger. The tone is demanding of information and anxious.
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Activity Patterns
The scope of activity is confined to a single parliamentary speech, delivered as part of a formal inquiry, citing participation in the processes of oversight and questioning.
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Opposition Stance
The criticism is directed at the potential inaction or insufficient preparedness of the ministries (the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of the Interior). Opponents are not directly attacked; instead, the government agencies are required to produce specific plans and preparations in the area of pollution control.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker stresses the need for inter-ministerial cooperation (specifically, the Ministry of Defence working with the Ministry of the Interior) on pollution response matters. Furthermore, international consultation with neighboring countries is supported, particularly with the Finns, which indicates a pragmatic and cooperation-oriented approach to security issues.
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Regional Focus
The focus is heavily regional and international, concentrating on the immediate vicinity (Ust-Luga) and the threat of cross-border pollution. It is stressed that potential contamination would directly impact Estonia ("right on our doorstep").
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Economic Views
Insufficient data. The speech addresses the oil and chemical industries only in the context of security threats, not from the standpoint of economic policy or taxation.
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Social Issues
The social focus is directed toward population security and environmental protection in the context of the threat of large-scale pollution. This is addressed as a collective security issue that requires national preparedness.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on Parliament's oversight function (Parliamentary Inquiry), requiring ministries to provide information and explanations regarding preparedness plans, general planning, and the procurement of resources in the field of pollution control.
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