Session Profile: Martin Helme
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
2024-03-20
Political Position
The political position is firmly against e-voting, emphasizing that the system is in clear conflict with the constitution and the fundamental principles of democracy. The speaker positions themselves as a champion fighting for the restoration of constitutional order and genuine democracy, prioritizing a value-based framework. The stance is strong and uncompromising, as the system is deemed uncontrollable.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the legal history of e-elections, referencing repeated court cases and Supreme Court rulings that have upheld the relevant legislation. The expertise focuses on issues concerning the electoral system's auditability, observability, and constitutionality. Technical terms such as "constitutional order" and "fundamental principles of democracy" are employed.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is critical and urgent, employing strong phrases like "in obvious contradiction" and stressing the absence of a resolution. The speaker utilizes logical argumentation, framing the situation as an intractable institutional dilemma—a classic "chicken-and-egg situation." The overall tone is concerned and analytical, focusing heavily on institutional failure.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker points to the repeated discussion of this topic in the chamber and the fact that the matter has repeatedly gone to court, which indicates persistent and recurrent engagement with the issue of e-elections. This suggests a pattern in which the speaker consistently raises questions of constitutionality.
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Opposition Stance
The main targets of criticism are the composition of the Riigikogu, which refuses to change the system, and the Supreme Court, which has essentially upheld the laws. The criticism is aimed at the institutions' inaction and procedural deficiencies that impede proper oversight. The attacks are intense and focus on the system's lack of legitimacy.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The focus is exclusively on national issues, addressing the constitutional order and the electoral system as a whole. There are no references to local, regional, or international topics.
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
When addressing social issues, the speaker focuses on the fundamental principles of democracy and the verifiability of elections, which is a matter of societal trust and justice. The need to return to genuine democracy is emphasized.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on either abolishing or amending the e-voting system, as the speaker believes it violates the constitution. The speaker is a strong opponent of the current legislative situation and demands a change to the system, which Parliament refuses to make.
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