Agenda Profile: Mart Helme
Debate on the nationally significant issue "The Drawbacks of Wind Power," initiated by the faction of the Estonian Conservative People's Party.
2025-04-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
Political Position
The primary focus is opposition to the wind industry (wind turbines), emphasizing its environmental harmfulness, inadequate disposal planning, and corrupt nature. The stance is extremely strong, framing the project as "wind turbine genocide" and a "major corruption and money laundering scheme." The political framework is strongly value-based and anti-efficiency, concentrating on ethical and health risks. It is also important to stress the necessity of factoring in long-term costs (disposal/decommissioning) for new projects.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in waste management and planning disposal costs, citing the demolition of an old house and the handling of asbestos cement (Eternit) as examples. The text also stresses the necessity of conducting adequate studies using the proper equipment when evaluating the impact of wind turbines. Specific terminology, such as "disposal" and "shelf companies," is employed.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker’s style is highly confrontational, emotional, and accusatory, employing extreme terminology such as "corrupt," "brain-dead people," and "wind turbine genocide." The appeals are a blend of referencing data (disposal costs, shell companies) and intense emotional pressure (health risks). Simple yet sharp language is used, emphasizing the horror and unethical nature of the project while drawing parallels with the Rail Baltic project.
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Activity Patterns
The data is limited to a single day's discussion (April 24, 2025) in the Riigikogu, during which several questions and comments were raised as part of the debate on a matter of national importance. Broader data concerning patterns is unavailable.
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Opposition Stance
The primary opponents are the planners and supporters of the wind industry, who are directly accused of corruption, money laundering, and planning a long-term "wind turbine genocide." The criticism is extremely intense and based on ethical grounds, alleging that the opponents are either corrupt or brain-dead. The opposition also includes the owners of shell companies and individuals who profit from funding schemes similar to those used for Rail Baltic.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker thanks the presenters for their substantive and fact-rich presentation, which suggests support from like-minded experts or colleagues who share concerns about the negative aspects of the wind industry. There is no information regarding cooperation with other political parties or opposing sides.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the development of the wind industry happening at the national level, along with the associated corruption and deficiencies in financial management. The Rail Baltic project is also mentioned, as it is similarly a national/international infrastructure project. Specific local regions or communities are not highlighted, even though the health impact is local.
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Economic Views
A critical stance is taken regarding the financing and subsidies of major projects, especially when they are linked to shell companies and money laundering. Emphasis is placed on the necessity of factoring in long-term costs, such as the decommissioning and disposal of wind turbines, the expense of which should be incorporated into the price of new construction. It is suspected that the primary goal of the businessmen involved is the flow of money, rather than the efficiency or cost of electricity generation.
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Social Issues
The primary social concern is the impact of the tuugenids on public health, especially concerning the health of pregnant women and unborn/born children. This is framed as a long-term health risk, which is being referred to as "genocide."
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on discussing an issue of national importance ("The Downside of the Wind Industry") and critically evaluating existing large-scale projects (wind generators, Rail Baltic). The speaker acts as a critic and challenger, demanding improved planning and transparency, particularly concerning waste management and financial oversight. Specific legislative bills are not mentioned.
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