Session Profile: Martin Helme
The 15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.
2024-07-29
Political Position
The most salient issue is the strong, values-based opposition to the car tax, which is deemed destructive to the welfare and prosperity of the Estonian people. The political stance is clearly antagonistic, accusing the tax of being based on falsehoods and promising its repeal by a new government involving EKRE.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The expert analysis focuses on the broader negative impact of the tax policy on the wealth and well-being of the populace, as well as the violation of the Riigikogu's rules of procedure and the constitution. Specific economic data or statistics are not presented; instead, the injustice of the tax and the economic misrepresentation are emphasized.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly combative, accusatory, and insistent, which is further emphasized by the use of a visual aid (a stop sign). The focus is on emotional and value-based appeals (lies, destruction), accusing opponents of conscious falsehoods and perverse politics.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
Not enough data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The primary opponent is the government, which stands accused of destructive, perverse policies that are ruining Estonian life, and implementing taxes based on false premises. The criticism is intense and accusatory, spanning both the policy level (the car tax) and the procedural level (violations of the rules of procedure). A compromise regarding the car tax is completely out of the question.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is future-oriented, signaling a readiness to join a new government (coalition) involving EKRE, specifically to abolish the car tax. There is no mention of current cooperation with other parties or a willingness to compromise on the issue at hand.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is strictly national, concentrating on the impact of tax policy on the overall well-being and prosperity of the Estonian people. Specific regional or local issues will not be addressed.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
The economic platform is staunchly anti-tax, especially concerning the car tax, which they deem wealth-destroying and economically misguided. They favor policies that genuinely support the welfare and economic prosperity of the Estonian people, contrasting sharply with the government's current fiscal policy.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
Not enough data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is the rejection of the car tax bill and its subsequent repeal in the future. Furthermore, there is criticism regarding the constant violation of the Riigikogu's rules of procedure and the Constitution within the chamber, with the reading of those rules being deemed an unnecessary activity.
2 Speeches Analyzed