Session Profile: Martin Helme
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
2024-09-17
Political Position
The political position is strongly value-driven and confrontational, centered on the claim that Estonia has ceased to be a democratic state governed by the rule of law. The most salient issues are the ideological corruption of constitutional institutions (the Chancellor of Justice, the President, Parliament) and the violation of citizens' fundamental rights. Opposition to the green transition is especially strong, which is viewed as a neo-communist plan aimed at stripping away freedoms and property. The political framework is highly critical and anti-systemic.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in matters of constitutional law and the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure, referencing specific sections (Penal Code § 151¹, Rules of Procedure Act § 95 subsection 3). Knowledge of the legal aspects of politically motivated persecution and asset confiscation is also evident. Violations of fundamental constitutional rights (freedom of speech, private property) are highlighted in connection with the green transition and certain provisions of the Penal Code.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly combative, accusatory, and insistent, employing powerful emotional appeals and metaphors (such as "crocodile tears," "theater," and "sleight of hand"). The tone is radically critical, accusing institutions of ideological corruption and of serving the "liberal globalist regime." Alongside logical arguments, strong moral condemnation is utilized to discredit opponents and their activities.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the "liberal globalist regime" and its inner circle/cabal, including the Chancellor of Justice, the President, the government, and the parliamentary majority. The criticism is intense, ideological, and accusatory, labeling the opponents as "prohibitors, commanders, destroyers of society," and tramplers of the law. The attacks target policy (the green transition, asset confiscation), procedure (the abolition of obstruction/filibustering), and personal matters (a reference to a pedophilia case and political persecution).
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Collaboration Style
There is absolutely no mention of cooperation, coalitions, or willingness to compromise; the speech is purely confrontational and critical of the system.
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Regional Focus
The focus is primarily on national constitutional issues and ideological opposition to the global liberal regime. Instead of a regional focus, the Lihula monument case is used as an example to illustrate the abuse of Section 151¹ of the Penal Code (KarS).
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Economic Views
Economic views strongly advocate for the inviolability of private property, standing in opposition to state intervention. The green transition is viewed as a neo-communist planned economy project whose goal is the largest redistribution of wealth and centralized governance in history.
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Social Issues
Among social issues, strong emphasis is placed on protecting citizens' fundamental constitutional rights (freedom of speech, conscience, and conviction), which are allegedly being violated through the use of KarS § 151¹. Furthermore, an alleged pedophilia case in the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) is raised as an example of institutional corruption, a case that is not being resolved due to political considerations.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is centered on demanding the amendment or repeal of Section 151¹ of the Penal Code, given that it infringes upon several constitutional rights. There is also a demand for the modification of the law concerning the confiscation of frozen assets, which is deemed unconstitutional, alongside criticism regarding the elimination of parliamentary obstruction. Emphasis is placed on the necessity for legal clarity, and the situation where the commentary on the rules of procedure holds more weight than the actual sections of the law is heavily criticized.
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