Session Profile: Mart Helme
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
2025-03-13
Political Position
The most prominent issue is the strong opposition to mandatory vaccination and its promotion, which is often referred to as the "injection frenzy." The political stance is value-driven, emphasizing that this coercion has generated widespread societal skepticism, even concerning long-established vaccines. Furthermore, there is sharp criticism directed at the mainstream media's biased reporting on COVID-related matters, thereby calling the media's objectivity into question.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in analyzing media coverage and distinguishing the historical context of folk medicine from modern treatment. He monitors and analyzes the social consequences of mandatory vaccination and media propaganda. He is aware of old vaccines (e.g., against measles) and traditional remedies (goose fat, cod liver oil), which he uses as rhetorical comparisons.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style is combative and sharply critical, especially towards the media and proponents of mandatory vaccination. Emotionally charged and simplistic phrases are used (e.g., "injection madness," referring to the Postimees article as "complete garbage"). The speaker uses contrast (goose fat vs. injection) and personal defense to cast doubt on official narratives, prioritizing this approach over fact-based data analysis.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speeches were delivered during the plenary session, with the speaker referring to the active monitoring of journalistic coverage (yesterday and today). Emphasis was also placed on the long-term monitoring of media propaganda regarding the COVID issue ("having monitored all this propaganda over the years").
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The primary targets are the Estonian mainstream media, which is accused of pushing biased COVID propaganda, and those who advocate for mandatory vaccination, including so-called "star GPs" (General Practitioners). The criticism is intense and involves personal attacks on the media's content, asserting that the injections have killed and disabled more people than traditional or folk remedies.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Not enough data
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is clearly national, centering on the activities of the Estonian mainstream media and the national vaccination policy. Specific regional or local issues are not addressed.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Not enough data
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The primary social issue discussed is public health policy, where the speaker takes a stand against mandatory vaccination. They argue that this policy has generated widespread distrust and hostility towards vaccination in society generally. Emphasis is placed on the loss of civil liberties and the erosion of trust in the medical system.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The speaker focuses on the themes of the state of emergency and mandatory vaccination, acting as a strong opponent of the existing policies and restrictions. Specific bills or legislative priorities are not named, but the need to address the issue of mandatory vaccination is emphasized.
2 Speeches Analyzed