Agenda Profile: Mart Helme
Inquiry concerning the justification of the activities of the Prosecutor's Office and the Security Police Board (KaPo) (No. 528)
2024-03-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The most crucial topic is the independence of the justice system (the Prosecutor's Office and the Security Police Board) and the abuse of power concentrated in the hands of these institutions. The speaker strongly opposes the "absolute power" and "arbitrariness" of the Security Police, the Prosecutor's Office, and the wider justice system. This is a principled position, emphasizing concern over political control and the fear politicians have of the justice system.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of the functioning of the rule of law, citing the debate over the independence of the Prosecutor's Office and security clearance procedures. The expertise relies on recent news and knowledge concerning the role of political processes (interpellation) and security institutions (KaPo).
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker’s style is confrontational, accusatory, and provocative, especially towards the respondent, whose answers are referred to as "extremely cautious." They use strong emotional terminology ("absolute power," "fear") and rhetorical questions to emphasize the system's arbitrariness. They also employ irony, referencing the president expressing concern "through flowers."
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Activity Patterns
The speaker actively participates in the Riigikogu proceedings, submitting questions as part of an interpellation (No. 528) concerning the activities of the Prosecutor's Office and KaPo (Estonian Internal Security Service). He/She also refers to news reports about the respondent evading journalists, which demonstrates awareness of the media coverage.
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Opposition Stance
The primary targets of criticism are the Security Police (Kaitsepolitsei), the Prosecutor's Office, and the entire legal system more broadly, all of whom have seized absolute power. The criticism is systemic, focusing on the abuse of power and arbitrary rule. Furthermore, the person responding to the inquiry is also criticized due to his caution and fear.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is exclusively on state institutions and the activities of the central government, including the Prosecutor's Office, the Security Police Board, and the President of the Republic. Regional or international focus is absent.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
Among the social themes discussed is the power of state security institutions (KAPO, the Prosecutor's Office) and its influence on the political system and freedoms. Emphasis is placed on the theme of fear and political control, which points to concerns regarding civil liberties and the principles of the rule of law.
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Legislative Focus
The primary focus is on legislative oversight and demanding accountability, achieved by participating in Interpellation No. 528, which questions the justification for the actions taken by the Prosecutor's Office and KaPo. The speaker is acting as either the initiator or a supporter of this motion, attempting to bring the operations of the justice system under control.
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