Session Profile: Mart Helme
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-11-05
Political Position
The political stance is strongly oppositional, focusing on the government's irresponsibility and its failure to ensure public safety. The speaker vehemently opposes a specific contract or draft bill, accusing the current coalition (Eesti 200 and partners) of state-level irresponsibility and even criminal behavior. This position is strongly value-driven and results-oriented, emphasizing the inability of liberal governments to fulfill their obligations.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in the justice and social sectors, particularly regarding the occupancy and repurposing of prisons (Jõhvi, Tartu). They use specific examples (Tartu Tarmo, juvenile crimes) to illustrate the shortcomings of the legal system and instances of "legal defect." This expertise is utilized to correct factual claims, for instance, concerning the Jõhvi prison standing empty.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly combative, accusatory, and emotional, employing sharp and intense expressions such as "criminally" and "political mumbo-jumbo." The appeals are directed toward responsibility and logic, demanding the engagement of critical thought. Emotional weight is achieved by presenting examples of specific crimes.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
Not enough data.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The main adversaries are liberal governments, Eesti 200, and representatives of the Ministry of Justice. The criticism is extremely intense, accusing them of state irresponsibility and criminal behavior concerning the draft law and the assurance of security. Compromise is ruled out, with demands for the minister to stop the political nonsense and withdraw the bill.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The cooperative style is poor because the government is being demanded to withdraw the draft bill, citing recommendations from opposition MPs. When communicating with coalition partners, the tone is accusatory, and there is no apparent willingness to compromise with the government.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The regional focus is directed towards prison infrastructure in Tartu and Jõhvi. Tartu is offered as an example of how prison buildings could be repurposed into a retirement home or a social welfare institution. An MP from Ida-Virumaa is also mentioned in connection with confirming the Jõhvi prison issue.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Not enough data.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The social sphere heavily emphasizes public safety and the principle of the rule of law, demanding the incarceration of convicted individuals to prevent the commission of new crimes. Furthermore, liberal governments are criticized for their inability to address the social welfare needs of an aging society, with the repurposing of existing prison facilities offered as a potential solution.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on opposing a specific bill or agreement, demanding its immediate withdrawal. Furthermore, attention is focused on improving the operations of the Ministry of Justice to ensure the isolation of those convicted in court and to prevent legal blunders that threaten public safety.
4 Speeches Analyzed