Session Profile: Martin Helme
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
2025-02-27
Political Position
The political stance is fiercely oppositional, primarily targeting the Reform Party government's energy policy and the controversial 2.6 billion euro wind farm subsidy scheme. The core focus remains the government's incompetence, their established pattern of dishonesty, and the widespread corruption that is detrimental to the people of Estonia. Our political framework is strongly performance-driven and values-based, underscoring the necessity of affordable electricity and low taxation.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of large-scale financial schemes (2.6 billion euros, 2,600 million) and energy policy, particularly concerning the viability and subsidies of wind energy. Specific monetary figures and references to previous state failures (airlines, gas jetties) are employed to establish a pattern of corruption. This expertise is primarily utilized to refute the opposing side's claims (e.g., the low cost of wind power).
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is extremely aggressive, accusatory, and emotional, employing repeated charges of lying and incompetence ("you lie, you lie, you lie"). Powerful metaphors ("perpetuum mobile," "mole hill") and irony are utilized to underscore the extent of the corruption. The tone is superior and ruthless, focusing on moral appeals and the discrediting of opponents.
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Activity Patterns
The patterns of activity are limited to appearances at the plenary session, involving active participation in the question-and-answer round with Climate Minister Yoko Alender. The speaker repeatedly and aggressively attempts to extract information regarding the names of the businessmen who are due to receive subsidies.
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Opposition Stance
The confrontation is directed against the Reform Party government and Climate Minister Yoko Alender, who stands accused of personal incompetence and a pattern of lying. The criticism is intense and personal, leveling accusations of massive corruption and ties to businessmen against government members (Alender, Kasemets, Michal, Keldo). Compromise is ruled out, as the opposition views the other side as the executor of a criminal "plunder scheme" protected by the justice system.
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Collaboration Style
The collaborative style was evident among fellow faction members, who repeatedly asked questions regarding the names of businessmen, thereby presenting a united opposition front. There is no information available regarding the search for non-governmental or cross-party compromises.
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Regional Focus
The regional focus is strictly national, centering on Estonian taxpayers and consumers—those who foot the bill—and on national energy policy. Specific local or regional projects are not highlighted, with the exception of national infrastructure projects (gas terminals, wind farms).
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives emphasize low taxes and cheap electricity, contrasting this sharply with the current situation where both taxes and prices are high. There is strong opposition directed at billion-euro subsidy schemes, which are viewed as corrupt handouts to selected businessmen rather than genuine support for economic growth. The preference is for fiscal discipline and transparency.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently aimed at halting and exposing the government's 2.6 billion euro subsidy scheme. The speaker supports introducing a motion of no confidence against the Climate Minister as a tool to inform the public about the government's corrupt activities.
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