Agenda Profile: Mart Helme
Security
2025-06-11
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing.
Political Position
The political position centers heavily on internal security, emphasizing that the public's alienation from the government is a serious security threat. The speaker fiercely condemns the government's actions, which include lying to the public (on issues like taxation and inclusion) and trampling over the rights of local municipalities. They are particularly intense in their opposition to the prisoner agreement signed with Sweden, viewing it as a measure that diminishes security and constitutes the "prostitution of the state." The focus is predominantly on criticizing the government's actions and effectiveness.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates authority on issues concerning internal security, public opinion, and the rights of local government. He references survey data regarding public alienation and is adept at criticizing the government's procedural and diplomatic choices (for example, favoring the Palestinian side). His argumentation focuses more on moral and political critique than on technical data analysis.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is extremely combative, accusatory, and emotional, employing sharp analogies and hyperbole. The speaker directly compares the prisoner deal to prostitution, stressing the cheapness of the transaction and the resulting loss of national dignity. The tone is urgent, highlighting the short-sightedness and security risk inherent in the government's policy, and includes direct accusations of lying and callousness.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker actively participates in the Riigikogu's information hours, posing pointed questions to the government and reacting to specific topical issues, such as the prisoners' agreement and ministers' statements. The pattern of activity is reactive, focusing on parliamentary oversight of the government's policies and decisions.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the government (Stenbock House, ministries) and specific ministers (Kristen Michal, Liisa Pakosta). The criticism is intense and multi-layered, including accusations of lying to the public, riding roughshod over local people, and plotting corruption. The attacks are personal and moral, suggesting that the current government should eventually be sent behind bars for corruption.
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Collaboration Style
There is no data regarding the willingness to cooperate; the speaker's position is purely adversarial and condemns the actions of the government.
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Regional Focus
The focus is primarily national (security, the estrangement of the populace) and international (the Swedish prisoner agreement, Palestine diplomacy). At the same time, strong emphasis is placed on how state special planning (such as military ranges and parks) ignores the initiatives of local governments and local residents.
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Economic Views
The economic views are presented critically within the context of the government's actions, emphasizing the deception regarding the tax increases. There is also sharp criticism directed at the economic aspect of the prisoner contract, with the compensation received being deemed ridiculously small ("for pocket change") and degrading to the dignity of the state.
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Social Issues
Regarding social issues, emphasis is placed on the integrity and equality of the populace, countering the attitude displayed by ministers toward people with lower levels of education. The primary social concern is the decline in security, stemming from the transfer into Estonia of prisoners who have committed extremely gruesome crimes.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on opposition to government initiatives, particularly the Swedish prisoner agreement, which is deemed a threat to security. There is also opposition to the use of national special planning schemes to restrict the rights of local municipalities concerning detailed planning (or zoning regulations). The speaker maintains a strongly oppositional stance.
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