Agenda Profile: Martin Helme
Draft law amending the Act on the Government of the Republic and amending other laws thereof (505 SE) – First Reading
2024-10-14
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political stance is strongly oppositional to the government's legislative work, particularly regarding the 505 SE draft bill, which has been dubbed the personalized law ("Keit Kasemets's bill"). The speaker stresses the necessity of adhering to the constitution and other laws, accusing the government of routine violations and creating legislation aimed at resolving specific, individual cases. This position is value-based, centered on defending the principles of the rule of law.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in legislative procedures, referencing the Rules of Procedure Act and the Speaker's authority to set deadlines for amendments. Furthermore, they are knowledgeable about the constitutional order and the positions held by the Chancellor of Justice, emphasizing the prohibition against enacting laws solely to resolve individual cases.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly combative, accusatory, and ironic, employing sharp language to underscore the illegality of the government's actions. Rhetorical questions are utilized to cast doubt on the actions of the Minister of Justice and the appropriateness of the government's conduct within a democratic state. The speaker refers to the government's activities as operating "backwards" and characterizes them as "poor lawmaking."
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speeches were delivered in the Riigikogu during the first reading of a specific draft bill (505 SE), focusing on procedural issues and the substantive opposition to the bill. Data regarding other patterns of activity is unavailable.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the government, the Riigikogu Board, and Justice Minister Pakosta, who are accused of routinely violating laws. The criticism is both procedural (poor legislative drafting, relocating institutions before the law is formally enacted) and political, suggesting the Supreme Court holds a political bias aimed at keeping EKRE out of power. Compromise is ruled out, as this represents a fundamental opposition to the violation of the rule of law.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is exclusively on national legislative and constitutional issues relating to the amendment of the Government of the Republic Act.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the opposition to the draft amendment to the Government of the Republic Act (Bill 505 SE). The speaker is a staunch opponent, stressing the procedural illegality of the bill and the fact that it is aimed at resolving a specific individual case, which runs contrary to the guidelines issued by the Chancellor of Justice.
2 Speeches Analyzed