Session Profile: Mart Helme
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-04-24
Political Position
The political focus is strongly aimed at opposing large energy projects (wind turbines), which are being framed as corruption and money laundering schemes. Emphasis is placed on the environmental costs associated with wind turbine disposal and the complete lack of financial planning. This stance is deeply value-based, concentrating on the fight against corruption and the protection of public health, utilizing the extreme term "tuugenigenotsiid" (wind-genocide).
4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in planning waste management and calculating the costs of construction projects, citing the demolition of an old house and the disposal of asbestos sheeting (eternit) as examples. The quality of the research is also criticized, with the speaker noting that current studies are insufficient and were conducted using the wrong equipment. Furthermore, economic irregularities are identified, such as the use of shell companies to secure subsidies.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The speaker's style is highly aggressive, alarmist, and confrontational, employing extreme language such as "brain-dead people" and "waste genocide." There is a powerful appeal to emotions (fear of corruption and health hazards), yet simultaneously, the speaker demands substantive and fact-based answers regarding waste management. The overall tone is accusatory and informal.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
All contributions stem from a single plenary session and were submitted as questions or comments directed at the presenters. The pattern indicates active participation in debates addressing major infrastructure and environmental issues. Data is missing regarding the frequency of contributions or other activity patterns.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The main adversaries are corrupt officials (dubbed "the corruptors") and wind energy developers ("wind tycoons"), who are accused of money laundering and utilizing shell companies. The criticism is extremely intense and personal, escalating to accusations of planning "wind turbine genocide." The opposition is absolute, and compromise is ruled out, as the matter involves both moral and criminal charges.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
Not enough data.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is on large national infrastructure and energy projects (wind turbines, Rail Baltic) that have a broader impact on Estonia. There is no specific regional emphasis, although the issue of health damage affects communities living within the sphere of influence of the wind generators.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic perspectives are heavily focused on combating corruption and money laundering within major national projects, such as Rail Baltic and wind energy subsidies. Strict financial planning is required, incorporating decommissioning costs into the price of new construction. Criticism is leveled against the practice of channeling subsidies primarily to shell companies, suggesting that the movement of funds is prioritized over actual electricity generation.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The speaker highlights public health issues, focusing on the potential negative impact of wind turbines on the health of expectant mothers and newborn babies. This topic is presented as an extremely serious social threat, referencing a long-term "wind turbine genocide."
4 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The focus is on demanding transparency and accountability regarding existing energy projects (wind turbines) and infrastructure (Rail Baltic). Specifically, there is a demand for the accuracy and adequacy of disposal plans and health studies. Specific legislative priorities, such as the initiation of draft bills, are not apparent.
4 Speeches Analyzed