Session Profile: Mart Helme
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
2024-11-05
Political Position
The political position focuses heavily on foreign policy and geopolitical transformation. The speaker vigorously supports Viktor Orbán’s efforts to keep his country out of the war and sharply criticizes the "post-Cold War postulates" that ignore the decline of Western hegemony. The stance is value-based, emphasizing the avoidance of the destruction of the nation and the homeland, and defending Hungary as a "friendly nation and a country of kindred people."
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates interest in and knowledge of world politics and geopolitical power dynamics (BRICS, hegemony). They reference the participation of the UN Secretary-General at the BRICS meeting and the representation of leadership from 36 countries, but the presentation is rather narrative and conviction-driven, lacking technical terminology or statistical data.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is extremely combative, emotional, and accusatory. Strong personal attacks ("cheap shots," "slander") and unconventional language ("brown-nosing") are employed, often questioning the opponents' state of mind. The emphasis is placed on emotional appeal and labeling opponents as propagandists who are merely scoring points rather than engaging in diplomacy.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are those who slander Viktor Orbán and accuse him of being Putin's henchman, as well as those who parrot outdated post-Cold War postulates. The criticism is intense and personal, accusing the opponents of lacking tact and seeking to score propagandistic points. Opponents are reproached for misunderstanding what is happening in the world, especially the collapse of American and Western hegemony.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly international and geopolitical, centered on protecting Eastern European countries (especially Hungary) from being dragged into war. A broader global context is also mentioned, referencing the BRICS meeting, the UN Secretary-General, and the decline of Western hegemony.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
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