Agenda Profile: Martin Helme
First reading of the draft resolution "Establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee to assess the risks associated with modified mRNA COVID-19 vaccines" (557 OE)
2025-03-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is sharply focused on criticizing COVID-19 restrictions and vaccine policy, highlighting the danger and ineffectiveness of the vaccines themselves. There is vigorous support for establishing an investigative commission (557 OE) to expose the lies perpetrated by state authorities and pharmaceutical companies and to hold the culprits accountable. The framework is value-based and fiercely anti-totalitarian, demanding that the truth be brought to light and the prior "conspiracy against the public" be fully revealed.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker positions himself as someone who trusts science, reading summaries of scientific studies rather than relying on authority. A specific number (over 3,700) of studies concerning the negative consequences of vaccines is cited, and specific health issues such as "turbo cancer" and heart diseases among young people are mentioned. Furthermore, detailed knowledge is demonstrated regarding the history of COVID policy and legislation (the amendment of NETS) and the temporal distinction between restrictions (2020 vs. 2021).
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetoric is extremely combative, accusatory, and emotionally charged, employing strong metaphors (e.g., the Agatha Christie story about the old aunt under the rose bush). Intense words such as "terror," "medical mafia," and "cynical manipulation" are used to underscore the gravity and injustice of the situation. The style leans toward expressing moral condemnation and storytelling, stressing the necessity of punishing the guilty parties.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is actively participating in the first reading of Riigikogu Bill 557 OE, which concerns the formation of an investigative committee. Reference is made to earlier internal government disputes (with Tanel Kiik) regarding the ordering and efficacy of vaccines, demonstrating prior involvement in decision-making processes.
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Opposition Stance
The main adversaries are former government members (Tanel Kiik, Kaja Kallas’s cabinet), drug manufacturers (Pfizer, Moderna), and the "medical mafia." The criticism is extremely intense and personal, accusing them of lying, establishing totalitarianism, and making enormous profits ("wild money"). Compromise is ruled out, with demands focused solely on finding and punishing the guilty parties.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker acknowledges their party's previous involvement in the government in 2020 and the mistakes associated with it, showing retrospective self-criticism regarding the initial overreaction. In the current debate, there is a complete absence of any reference to cooperation or willingness to compromise with the criticized political forces; the focus is squarely on demanding accountability.
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Regional Focus
The focus is primarily at the national level, addressing the decisions and restrictions of the Estonian government, alongside the international level (Pfizer, Moderna, the European health authority). Specific regional or local Estonian problems or interests do not feature in the speeches.
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Economic Views
Economic views center on sharp criticism regarding the enormous profits amassed by vaccine manufacturers and the politicians and officials connected to them. It is alleged that solving the pandemic was actually a source of "wild, wild money," which the "medical mafia" raked in for themselves by exploiting the manipulation of people.
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Social Issues
The focus of social issues is the violation of civil liberties (coerced vaccination, the persecution and firing of people) and the damage to public health caused by vaccines. Emphasis is placed on cynical manipulation, such as offering iPhones to children in exchange for getting the shot, and a warning is issued against the recurrence of totalitarianism.
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Legislative Focus
The primary legislative priority is supporting the draft resolution (557 OE) concerning the establishment of a Riigikogu investigative committee. This committee would critically evaluate the role of state power in implementing restrictions and the efficacy of vaccines. The speaker is a strong proponent and leader of this initiative.
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