Agenda Profile: Martin Helme
Draft law amending § 5 of the Act on the Election of Municipal Councils (530 SE) – First Reading
2025-01-30
Fifteenth Estonian Parliament, fifth session, plenary session.
Political Position
The political position is strongly citizen-centric, emphasizing that the right to vote in all elections must be reserved exclusively for citizens. The focus is on amendments to the constitution and electoral law, with the viewpoint being value-based (citizenship) rather than outcome-based.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in electoral law and constitutional procedures, referencing legal objections concerning the draft bill's incompatibility with the constitution. They draw a distinction between temporary amendments made at the statutory level and the necessity of amending the constitution itself.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is direct and analytical, combining personal conviction ("I think so too") with sharp procedural and legal questions. The tone is formal and focuses on logical arguments, demanding clarification from the opposing side regarding the substance of their objections.
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Activity Patterns
There is too little data.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at the legal arguments presented by "a group of lawyers" who claim that the draft bill is unconstitutional. The criticism is procedural and legal, focusing on the bill's deficiencies (its temporary nature, the selection of countries, and the appropriate level of the law) within the context of the constitution.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker demonstrates a willingness to collaborate, encouraging the listener to support a specific proposed amendment so that the constitutional change can be brought to a final vote. This suggests a readiness to coordinate legislative actions to achieve the desired result.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level, addressing the electoral law and the constitutional amendment process, both of which impact local government council elections nationwide.
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Economic Views
There is too little data.
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Social Issues
The primary social issue being addressed is suffrage, with the speaker strongly advocating the restrictive position that this right should be reserved exclusively for citizens in all elections.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the draft bill (530 SE) to amend the Local Government Council Election Act, as well as the necessity of amending the Constitution. The speaker actively supports the objective of restricting suffrage and questions the validity of procedural objections, stressing the significance of the proposed amendments.
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