Session Profile: Mart Helme
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
2025-02-27
Political Position
The most prominent themes are energy policy (especially offshore wind farms and high electricity prices) and government corruption and incompetence. The speaker adopts a strongly confrontational stance, stressing that the government is engaged in "lying, deception, and cover-ups." The focus is primarily on criticizing the government's actions and performance, demanding immediate solutions to lower electricity prices. The political position is strongly anti-government and value-based (honesty, competence).
6 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in energy policy and infrastructure, specifically regarding the height of offshore wind turbines and their cost components, as well as electricity price comparisons (Estonia vs. Finland), citing concrete coefficients. Furthermore, they are familiar with the operational procedures of the Riigikogu, referencing the ministers' duty to respond and the various special committees (the Special Committee on Anti-Corruption, the State Budget Control Committee).
6 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style is extremely combative, aggressive, and emotional, employing harsh accusations such as "mafioso gang" and "thief parties." The speaker utilizes personal attacks (Yoko Alender's incompetence) and direct threats ("you will be destroyed," facing prosecution). Instead of logical arguments, emotional appeals and accusations of corruption dominate, emphasizing the suffering of the populace due to the high cost of electricity.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
Insufficient data.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The main opponent is the Reform Party ("Refi ikke bande") and the Ministry of Climate, especially Yoko Alender. The criticism is intense and personal, focusing on incompetence, corruption (Nordica, wind farms, defense spending), and procedural disregard (failure to provide answers). Opponents are called a "mafia-like gang" and "thief parties," threatening them with destruction and prosecution, which rules out compromise.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Insufficient data
6 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is heavily on national energy issues and the economic plight of hundreds of thousands of Estonians affected by the high cost of electricity. A direct comparison is drawn with Finnish electricity prices, highlighting the international context. Earlier promises, such as the Helsinki tunnel, are also brought up, referencing national infrastructure projects.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The speaker sharply criticizes the high price of electricity, which they claim is five to six times more expensive than in Finland, emphasizing its negative impact on the public. Immediate action is demanded to lower the price of electricity, and the government's large expenditures (on offshore wind farms) are criticized for being implemented without competent budgetary analysis. The economic focus is directed toward consumer affordability and anti-corruption oversight of the state budget.
6 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Insufficient data
6 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The main emphasis is placed on government accountability and oversight, requiring ministers to provide exhaustive answers to members of parliament. The speaker demands that ministers be obligated to report to the special anti-corruption committee and the State Budget Control Committee. This demonstrates a strong focus on legislative oversight and the enforcement of procedural rules.
6 Speeches Analyzed