Agenda Profile: Martin Helme
Draft law (469 SE) for the ratification of the International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Convention No. 190 concerning the elimination of violence and harassment in the world of work – first reading
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The speaker adopts an extremely strong, adversarial position regarding the ratification of the International Labour Organization convention, framing it as an "extremist ideological matter" and a "trans thing." The political stance is value-based and intensely negative, focusing on preventing the introduction of the concept of social gender (which is denied) into Estonian law. The speaker accuses the opposing side of using lies and demagoguery to push through this "madness."
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates ideological authority by claiming that "social gender does not exist" and that it is "crazy, left-radical ideological rubbish." The presentation of knowledge is ideological and rhetorical rather than technical, relying on extreme examples (the Olympic case) and historical comparisons rather than data or legal analysis.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker's rhetorical style is extremely combative, aggressive, and full of personal attacks, repeatedly employing terms such as "you are lying," "brazen lying," "vulgar demagoguery," and "perverse thing." Strong emotional and moralistic appeals are utilized, labeling the opposing side's ideology as "madness" and transgender people as "degenerates." The style is more informative and ideological than formal or data-driven.
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Activity Patterns
Not enough data
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Opposition Stance
The primary criticism is aimed at Mrs. Pakosta and the "progressives," who stand accused of deliberate falsehoods and the use of vulgar demagoguery. The critique is intensely personal and ideological, charging the opponents with introducing "extremist radical ideology" and a "perverse agenda" into the Riigikogu. Compromise is ruled out entirely, as the actions of the opposing side are deemed unacceptable and unethical.
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Collaboration Style
The rhetoric completely lacks any reference to cooperation, willingness to compromise, or bipartisan action. The style is purely antagonistic and confrontational.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the international level (the ILO convention) and its influence on Estonian legislation. There are no references to specific local or regional issues, industries, or communities.
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Economic Views
Although the debate concerns the International Labour Organization convention, the speaker completely ignores the economic or labor-related aspects. The focus is exclusively on the convention's socio-ideological content. Not enough data.
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Social Issues
The speaker adopts an extremely negative and condemnatory stance toward transgenderism and the concept of social gender, calling it "madness" and "perversion." The speaker believes these individuals should be sent to a doctor, as there is "definitely something wrong with them," suggesting the need for medical intervention.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative focus is opposition to the draft Act (469 SE) concerning the ratification of the International Labour Organization’s Convention No. 190. The speaker is strongly opposed to the draft, viewing it as a threat to Estonian legislation due to the introduction of extremist ideology.
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