Session Profile: Mart Helme

The speaker focuses heavily on issues surrounding nation-state identity, language policy, and demographics, expressing serious concern over the falling birth rate and the prospect of the Estonian population becoming Russian-speaking within the next 10 to 20 years. He/She is vehemently opposed to state funding for Russian-language media and the proposed car tax, framing these political stances within a context that is deeply rooted in values (specifically national security) while simultaneously criticizing the government's actions (citing corruption and incompetence). The overall political position is extremely critical of the government's performance, demanding their resignation.

The speaker demonstrates expertise in media matters, drawing on personal professional experience in journalism and a deep understanding of editorial organization and media funding. Concrete data is utilized (the ERR budget of approximately 60 million euros, birth rate statistics), and mechanisms of strategic communication (stratcom) are referenced. Furthermore, the speaker is well-versed in US domestic political developments concerning media financing and freedom.

The speaker's style is extremely combative, aggressive, and accusatory, employing sharp personal attacks and accusations of demagoguery. He uses strong emotional appeals, labeling the responses "ridiculous" and describing the government's actions as "the work of destruction and demolition." Rhetorical questions are frequently utilized, and the speaker demands the resignation of ministers due to incompetence.

The speaker actively participated in the plenary session held on March 17, 2025, addressing multiple questions to the respondents of the interpellations. This pattern of activity demonstrates a clear focus on parliamentary debate and sharp criticism directed at the government's actions. No events or travel outside of the parliamentary setting were mentioned.

The opposition's stance is extremely hostile towards the ruling coalition (primarily the Reform Party and Eesti 200). The criticism is both political (concerning language policy, the car tax, and immigration) and personal/procedural, accusing Eesti 200 of corruption and the government of incompetence. Compromise is ruled out, with demands for the immediate resignation of the government.

There is a complete lack of willingness to cooperate; the speaker's primary mode of communication is confrontation and accusation. He/She is setting conditions for potential future coalition partners (Isamaa, EKRE, Keskerakond) regarding the abolition of the car tax.

The focus is primarily on national issues (demographics, language policy, media funding). Regional focus appears only as an example, highlighting the spread of the Russian language in Tallinn, Haapsalu, and Võru to illustrate the negative impact of the government's policy. International examples (Germany, US Vice President Vance, Donald Trump) are used to support domestic political arguments.

The speaker is vehemently opposed to the car tax and criticizes state budget spending on media (60 million euros allocated to ERR), deeming it the funding of propaganda. They also criticize the state's support for private media outlets (Delfi, Postimees).

The speaker's primary social concern is the preservation of the national state and the language issue. He demands the complete eradication of the Russian language from state institutions and public services, and criticizes the immigration policy that has brought a large number of Russian speakers to Estonia. He opposes the closure of schools and criticizes the government's incompetence in differentiating between the green transition and environmental education.

The speaker is primarily focused on opposing existing government policies and laws, demanding their repeal (such as the car tax, funding for Russian-language media, and school closures). No specific new legislation or amendments that they would personally support or initiate were mentioned.