Agenda Profile: Martin Helme
Request for information regarding population register entries (no. 754)
2025-05-12
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The political position is strongly opposed to the government's actions, particularly regarding legal violations committed when making entries in the population register. The speaker stresses the necessity of strictly adhering to the Name Act and sharply rejects the extremist ideology promoted by the government, focusing on a value-based opposition to the dismantling of "normality."
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge of the provisions of the Names Act, specifically referencing sections and subsections (e.g., § 7 subsection 3 points 2 and 4). They clearly distinguish between the legal procedures for changing a name and changing one's sex/gender (which involves changing the personal identification code), focusing on the lack of discretion afforded to officials in this specific matter.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is extremely combative, accusatory, and emotional, featuring direct personal attacks against the minister ("You're simply a liar!") and strong ideological opposition. Sarcasm and irony are employed (e.g., "age dysphoria," wishing for the name Jürgen Ligi), and legal arguments are used to bolster emotional accusations.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
No data is available, apart from participation in the Riigikogu chamber to answer a query. Other activities, meetings, or travel are not mentioned in the speeches.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the government and the minister, who are accused of violating the law and pushing extremist ideology. The criticism is intense, personal, and moral, accusing the opponents of lying to the voters (claiming to be a "normal country guy" versus voting in favor of trans ideology). Compromise is ruled out.
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Collaboration Style
Data is unavailable. The speaker's style is purely confrontational and focuses on accusing the opponent of lawbreaking and ideological extremism.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is purely rhetorical, pointing to the opponent's constituency in Southern Estonia (Põlva, Võru) and accusing them of lying to local voters in order to conceal their support for controversial legislation.
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives are confined to opposition to the car tax, which is cited as a negative example of government policy, referring to it as a measure unpopular with voters.
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Social Issues
The socio-political focus is an intense opposition to trans ideology and name changes made on the basis of gender dysphoria, which are considered a violation of the law and the dismantling of "normality." Opposition to the "gay law" is also mentioned.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on demanding strict adherence to the Names Act, particularly Section 7, Subsection 3, concerning the grounds for name changes. The speaker is strongly opposed to the current administrative practice, which, in their assessment, disregards the law.
2 Speeches Analyzed