Agenda Profile: Martin Helme
First reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Proposal to the Republic's Government to submit an application to the European Commission for the exemption of energy production companies from the obligation to purchase CO2 quotas" (619 OE)
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance is extremely strong against the fight against CO2 and the implementation of climate goals, which are deemed wrong and life-threatening activities. The framework is value-based and centers on the assertion that climate policy is a massive hoax designed solely to take money from people. The speaker rejects any compromise regarding CO2 reduction, demanding the complete cessation of this activity.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker presents himself as a climate science expert, repeatedly stressing "scientific facts" regarding CO2 levels and their impact. Specific figures are utilized (for example, CO2's proportion in the atmosphere is 0.04%, with the anthropogenic contribution being 0.002%), and reference is made to data spanning Earth's history (500 million years). This expertise is then employed to debunk common climate alarmist forecasts (such as the melting of the poles or the sinking of islands).
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Rhetorical Style
The style is highly combative, confrontational, and extremely critical, employing strong pejorative labeling (e.g., "charlatans," "climate alarmists"). The speaker utilizes an emotional appeal (the fear of losing money) mixed with purported facts to demonstrate the lack of foundation for climate policy. Hyperbole and simplified narratives are used ("the big lie," "give money, don't ask") to underscore the unethical motives of the opposing party.
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Activity Patterns
They demonstrate readiness for a long and thorough argument, taking three minutes of extra time at the start of the speech.
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Opposition Stance
The main adversaries are climate activists, the UN climate panel, and "charlatans" and "climate alarmists" who call themselves climate scientists. The criticism is intense and personal, accusing them of creating panic, making false predictions, and selling a massive lie with the goal of taking people's money. Compromise with the opposing side's goals is entirely out of the question.
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Collaboration Style
Not enough data
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly international and global, addressing issues at the level of planet Earth and the European Union (CO2 quotas, Brussels regulations). Global phenomena such as the poles, deserts, and small islands in the Pacific Ocean are mentioned.
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Economic Views
Economic views are strongly anti-regulation, particularly concerning CO2 fines, which are seen as driving the economy into bankruptcy and impoverishing the populace. They advocate for the immediate termination of the mandatory purchase of CO2 quotas to protect people’s finances and the overall economy. Climate policy is primarily viewed as a mechanism for wealth extraction.
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Social Issues
The only social issue addressed is the psychological impact of climate hysteria, criticizing how young people have been driven into a state of needless existential dread.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is on supporting Bill (619 OE), which aims to exempt energy production companies from the obligation to purchase CO2 quotas. The speaker is a strong proponent of this initiative, viewing it as an opportunity to end the CO2 harassment that is damaging the economy. Should the EU refuse, the proposed options are non-compliance with the rules or withdrawal from the EU.
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