Agenda Profile: Mart Helme
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Proposal to the Government of the Republic to initiate proceedings in the European Union to invalidate the obligation to prepare sustainability reports" (601 OE)
2025-05-21
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Fifth Session, Plenary Session.
Political Position
The political stance is deeply values-driven and centers on opposing the ideology deemed totalitarian, an ideology represented by both sustainability reports and the European Union itself. The speaker advocates for a radical measure, proposing the launch of a campaign and the drafting of legislation for Estonia's exit from the increasingly totalitarian EU. This platform strongly opposes both EU regulations and domestic social legislation.
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Topic Expertise
There is a lack of specific technical expertise concerning sustainability reports or economic data; the focus is on ideological and political criticism. The speaker demonstrates authority when criticizing the working procedures and ethical issues of the Riigikogu, drawing attention to the lack of impartiality in chairing the sessions.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker's style is very combative, accusatory, and sharply emotional. Strong labeling and ideological language are employed, referring to opponents as "broilers and otherwise brain-dead people" and accusing the coalition of "ideological brain death" and "pro-Kremlin sentiment." Simultaneously, balance and the uniform application of rules are demanded from the session chair.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The confrontation is extremely intense and aimed at the Riigikogu coalition and majority, who face accusations of making false claims and disparaging dissent. Strong ideological opposition is also directed at the European Union, which is viewed as a totalitarian force. The criticism is primarily ideological, procedural, and personal.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker expresses willingness to cooperate with other opposition members (e.g., Urmas Reinsalu) in launching an anti-EU campaign. He also points out that the coalition’s disparaging rhetoric is also directed against members of the Centre Party and other factions, suggesting an implicit shared position as victims.
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Regional Focus
The focus is entirely on national and international issues, addressing both the internal procedures of the Riigikogu and European Union regulations.
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Economic Views
The economic views are strongly anti-regulation, specifically opposing the mandatory sustainability reporting, which is deemed a totalitarian ideology hostile to free society and reason.
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Social Issues
The speaker is vehemently opposed to the social legislation concerning "underrepresented genders," deeming the proposals irrational. He/She also sharply criticizes the dismissive attitude of the coalition representatives and the insults directed at women in the chamber.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is resistance to the mandatory requirement for preparing sustainability reports, as well as opposition to the recently approved bill regarding "less represented genders." The speaker is acting as the initiator, proposing a campaign and the initiation of legislation aimed at taking Estonia out of the European Union.
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