Session Profile: Martin Helme
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
2024-04-18
Political Position
The political position is strongly anti-government, focusing on the nation's path toward bankruptcy and the ideological detriment of "green terror." The most critical issues are energy prices, the state budget deficit, and the lack of economic growth. The stance is value-based and intensely opposed to the current political direction, which is characterized as "green frenzy" and a "hardline communist plan."
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in energy and public finance, citing specific figures (such as €4–5 billion for grid investments and €1.5 billion for Rail Baltic). A detailed explanation is provided regarding how regulations and the CO2 tax drive up the cost of oil shale electricity, and how economic growth could return €600–700 million to the budget. Emphasis is placed on contrasting rational economic policy with ideological "green faith."
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly combative, alarming, and ideologically charged, utilizing strong terms such as "green terror," "green insanity," and "lying straight to your face." The speaker balances economic arguments (billion-dollar costs) with emotional appeals regarding free society and enslavement. The tone is urgent and demands a radical change in direction.
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Activity Patterns
Not enough data.
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are "liberals" and Kaja Kallas's government, who are accused of driving the country toward bankruptcy and implementing "green terror." The criticism is intense and ideological, labeling the opponents' plans as "ultra-communist" and aimed at the enslavement of a free society. The opponents' policies are viewed as anti-scientific and anti-rational.
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Collaboration Style
Not enough data.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on the Estonian economy and energy sector, stressing the necessity of maintaining oil shale energy production and constructing a nuclear power plant to meet Estonia's basic needs. Rail Baltic is also mentioned as a significant state budget expenditure that impacts the nation's finances more broadly.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
He/She advocates achieving economic growth through tax cuts, arguing that this would return 600–700 million euros to the state budget and reduce the deficit. He/She is strongly opposed to state budget spending on ideological projects such as Rail Baltic and the subsidizing of renewable energy, which push the country into deficit. He/She supports continuing cheap and efficient electricity generation.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
It focuses on the protection of social freedoms, opposing ideological restrictions on driving, flying, and eating meat—measures deemed part of "green terror." It strongly resists the proposed hate speech law, viewing it as a mechanism intended to strip away freedom of speech and prevent any challenge to the official ideology.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on opposing the government's budget and energy policies and offering alternative solutions. The speaker's priorities include continuing oil shale energy production for 15–20 years and building a nuclear power plant, as well as removing the costs of Rail Baltic from the state budget.
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