Agenda Profile: Mart Helme
Security
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
Political Position
Political focus is heavily centered on the legitimacy and security issues surrounding e-elections, which are being treated as a national security threat. The speaker opposes the current e-voting system, deeming it unfit for purpose and susceptible to manipulation, and demands either that its deficiencies be eliminated or that the system not be used in the Riigikogu elections. This stance is intensely value-driven, emphasizing the necessity of a legitimate authority that truly represents the trust of the people.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the content of the OSCE ODIHR report, citing section-by-section deficiencies in the legal framework, procedures, and security. Emphasis is placed on the lack of comprehensive auditing, the ambiguity of verifiability standards, and the unregulated nature of the complaints system. Specific terms are used, such as "follow-up control," "group voting risks," and "stratcom."
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The speaker's style is highly confrontational, accusatory, and insistent, directly calling the Prime Minister illegitimate and a security threat. Both logical appeals are employed (referencing details of the OSCE report, unaudited sections, and Supreme Court positions) as well as strong emotional assessments (the report is "devastating"), criticizing the government for waiting for "stratcom talking points."
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The data is restricted to two addresses delivered on a single day in the Riigikogu, focusing on one specific topic (e-elections and the OSCE report) while addressing the Prime Minister. No other patterns of activity or public appearances can be identified from these speeches.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The primary target is the governing coalition and Prime Minister Michal, whose legitimacy and trustworthiness are being directly attacked with claims that the 2023 election results were falsified. The criticism is intense, accusing the government of passivity, ignoring existing deficiencies, and continuing to rely on purely cosmetic measures.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker demands initiative and cooperation from the government, calling for the establishment of a roundtable that would involve the opposition, supporters, and skeptics to resolve the issues surrounding e-elections. However, the current approach to cooperation is lacking, as the speaker is addressing the issue from the standpoint of a fiercely opposing opposition.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is exclusively national, examining the electoral system of the Republic of Estonia, the Riigikogu, and the activities of the government. The international context is utilized solely through the critical report issued by the OSCE ODIHR.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Insufficient data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The primary social issue is the public's lack of trust in the electoral system and the question of the legitimacy of power, which is being highlighted as a security problem. Separate socio-political topics are not being addressed.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed toward addressing deficiencies in the legal framework and procedures for e-elections, deficiencies that have been criticized by both the Supreme Court and the OSCE. The speaker is the proponent demanding that the coalition take the necessary legislative steps, noting that the coalition has not yet presented any corresponding initiative.
2 Speeches Analyzed