Agenda Profile: Mart Helme

The political focus is centered on national security and the protection of historical memory, stressing strong opposition to the continued presence of the Bronze Soldier, which is viewed as an ideological marker and a symbol of Russia’s imperialist aspirations in Estonia. This stance is strongly value-based, highlighting the psychological and ideological distinction between Russia’s interpretation of "Victory Day" and the concept of the end of European suffering. The speaker warns that preserving the Bronze Soldier provides a foundation for Russian propaganda and potential unrest, similar to the events that preceded 2007.

The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding Russia's historical and ideological narrative, referring to specific symbols such as the Poklonnaya Gora complex in Moscow and the meaning of Victory Day. They show awareness of the media landscape, analyzing the reactions (specifically, the outright jubilation) of Russian and Estonian-Russian media to Estonian political decisions. Furthermore, they possess knowledge of the escalation of the 2007 events as a relevant prior example.

The speaker's style is combative, forceful, and ideologically charged, emphasizing the necessity of grasping the profound psychological and ideological divide. The argumentation relies both on logical analysis (recalling historical escalation within the 2007 context) and emotional appeal, referencing the Russian media's "rejoicing." Strong terminology is employed, such as "imperialist aspirations," alongside labels assigned to opponents ("Russophobes, nationalists, chauvinists").

The pattern of activity involves active participation in parliamentary debates, directly addressing the Prime Minister. The speaker actively engages in media monitoring, specifically tracking both the Estonian Russian-language media and the Russian media, in order to gather evidence in support of their political arguments.

The main opponents are Kaja Kallas, members of the Reform Party, and liberals, who are directly criticized for supporting the failure to remove the Bronze Soldier. The criticism is intense, focusing on both policy and values, and accuses them of underestimating the ideological threat. Opponents are accused of having provided, through their support, a serious opportunity for Russian propaganda to triumph and demonstrate an understanding of Russia’s aspirations in Estonia.

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The focus is on national security and international ideological confrontation, pitting "the European side" against "the Russian side" (Moscow, Poklonnaya Gora). The Bronze Soldier is viewed as a critical landmark that impacts the integrity and security of the Estonian state.

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The text addresses historical memory and its impact on societal stability, emphasizing the need to understand the Russian community's ideological approach to "Victory Day" and the significance of the Bronze Soldier. This social issue is closely linked to national security and ideological clarity.

The legislative focus centers on the decisions made by the government or parliament concerning historical monuments and security issues. The speaker is a staunch opponent of the decision to leave the Bronze Soldier in place, positioning himself as a key decision-maker and a vocal critic of the opposition.