Agenda Profile: Martin Helme
Report by the Chancellor of Justice on the compliance of legal instruments with the Constitution and the performance of other duties imposed on the Chancellor of Justice by law.
2024-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is strongly value-based and oppositional, emphasizing that Estonia is no longer a democratic state governed by the rule of law, because constitutional institutions have been ideologically corrupted by the "liberal globalist regime." The most important issues are the defense of constitutional rights (especially against the abuse of Section 151¹ of the Penal Code) and fierce opposition to the green transition, which is viewed as a neo-communist plan. The stance is highly confrontational, accusing the government of tearing society apart and trampling on the law.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge of constitutional law and the procedural rules of the Riigikogu, referencing specific sections, such as Section 151¹ of the Penal Code and Section 95, subsection 3 of the Rules of Procedure Act. The analysis focuses on identifying constitutional violations and procedural errors, criticizing the ambiguity of the statutes and their subsequent abuse. Particular emphasis is placed on the discrepancy between the explanatory memorandum and the actual section of the law, and how commentary has been elevated above the statute itself.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is extremely combative, accusatory, and emotional, employing strong negative metaphors and judgments (e.g., "crocodile tears," "theater," "sleight of hand"). The speaker's aim is the delegitimization of institutions (the Chancellor of Justice, the President, the Court), focusing on accusations of ideological corruption. Alongside logical arguments, dramatic language is utilized to underscore the critical nature of the country's situation.
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Activity Patterns
Information regarding the frequency of appearances, meetings, or travel is unavailable, as this refers to a single speech delivered during a Riigikogu session, which serves as a response to the Chancellor of Justice's report.
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Opposition Stance
The confrontation is intense and directed against the entire ruling "liberal globalist regime" and the associated constitutional institutions, which are considered ideologically corrupt. The criticism is primarily ideological and procedural, accusing opponents (including Maris Lauri) of excessive prohibitions, issuing commands, and trampling on the law. Compromise is ruled out because the system is viewed as fundamentally flawed.
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Collaboration Style
The speech does not signal any willingness to compromise or cooperate; instead, it stresses ideological confrontation and systemic corruption. The Chancellor of Justice and other institutions are viewed as part of a "closed circle of complicity," cooperating solely to advance the regime's objectives.
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Regional Focus
The focus is primarily national (Estonia’s constitutional institutions, the Riigikogu) and ideologically global (opposition to the liberal globalist regime and the neo-communist plan). Specific local or regional projects are not mentioned, although the example of the Lihula monument is used to illustrate a legal violation.
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Economic Views
The economic views strongly advocate for the inviolability of private property. The green transition is criticized as history’s largest wealth redistribution project and a form of neocommunist planned economy. Furthermore, the confiscation of frozen assets is strongly opposed, as it is clearly unconstitutional, regardless of political palatability.
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Social Issues
In social matters, strong emphasis is placed on protecting citizens' fundamental constitutional rights (freedom of speech, freedom of conscience, freedom of conviction) against abuses of state power. Specific criticism is directed at the abuse of § 151¹ of the Penal Code (KarS), which violates these fundamental rights. Furthermore, a moral accusation was leveled against the Chancellor of Justice concerning the case of a Riigikogu member allegedly involved in pedophilia, where the Chancellor of Justice failed to intervene.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on repealing or amending Section 151¹ of the Penal Code, as it violates the fundamental rights of citizens. Also a priority is adherence to the procedural norms of the Riigikogu, criticizing the situation where a comment written somewhere takes precedence over the law. The speaker is a strong opponent of laws that allow the confiscation of frozen assets and of the climate law, which tramples upon the inviolability of private property.
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