Agenda Profile: Martin Helme
Draft law amending the Securities Market Act and, in consequence thereof, amending other laws (588 SE) – second reading
2025-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is strongly value-driven, focusing its critique on trans ideology and gender diversity within the draft legislation. The speaker firmly opposes the law’s provisions that refer to "underrepresented gender," viewing this as a threat to women's rights and biological sex. This stance is intensely antagonistic toward liberals, who are considered either naive or cynical.
3 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker is familiar with the specific terminology of the draft bill ('underrepresented sex') and attempts to link it to broader social themes, such as trans ideology and feminism. The argumentation is supported by cautionary examples from Western nations and US politics, specifically the incentives created for transgender individuals in the military by the Biden regime.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly combative, provocative, and emotionally charged, employing heavily loaded phrases such as "freak show" and "parade of freaks." Rhetorical questions and personal attacks are utilized to cast doubt on the opponents' motives and competence (for instance, Jürgen Ligi's delicacy/tact). The appeal targets fear and issues warnings against the examples set by "Western countries that have gone mad."
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Activity Patterns
The speaker participated in the debate held on May 14, 2025, during the second reading of the draft bill to amend the Securities Market Act. Data concerning other presentations or activities is unavailable.
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Opposition Stance
Strong opposition is aimed at the government coalition and the liberals, who are being labeled as cynics. The criticism targets both the substance of the policy (gender definitions) and specific government members, such as Jürgen Ligi and Riina, whose personal qualities or political consistency are under attack. The opposition is intense and uncompromising.
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Collaboration Style
Insufficient data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on Estonian legislation, but the argumentation is strongly supported by international examples, especially regarding social developments in the United States, which are used as a cautionary scenario.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
The speaker is vehemently opposed to trans ideology, claiming that it systematically undermines women's rights and the biological sex categories that women's rights activists have fought hard to establish. A warning is issued regarding the proliferation of genders (20–40), which is viewed as a threat to social order and an incentive for a "parade of freaks."
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on opposing the draft amendment to the Securities Market Act (Bill 588 SE), particularly regarding the provisions concerning the inclusion of individuals of the underrepresented sex on supervisory boards. The speaker is a fierce opponent of the bill, attempting to expose the trans-ideological threat lurking behind it.
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