Session Profile: Martin Helme
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
2025-03-13
Political Position
The political focus centers on a critical assessment of past COVID restrictions and vaccine policies, strongly opposing what they see as the state's overreaction and "totalitarianism." They are demanding that the guilty parties be identified and punished, stressing a value-based approach that prioritizes scientific truth and civil liberties. A distinction is made between the 2020 state of emergency (where they acknowledge their own party’s error) and the subsequent "terror" that occurred in 2021 under the liberal government.
4 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge regarding the critical analysis of COVID policy and vaccines, citing over 3,700 studies concerning negative outcomes. Specific terms, such as "turbo cancer," are employed, and the necessity of verifying the source data is stressed, thereby questioning the credibility of official authorities. This expertise is geared toward highlighting the absence of scientific consensus regarding both climate and COVID issues.
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker employs a highly combative and accusatory rhetorical style, utilizing strong emotional appeals and dramatic metaphors, such as "the old aunt under the rose bush" and "the medical mafia." Intense terminology like "terror" and "totalitarianism" is deployed to underscore the scale of state power abuse. The style is predominantly narrative and emotionally charged, demanding the exposure of a conspiracy aimed at the public.
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Activity Patterns
No data is available regarding attendance frequency, meetings, or travel outside of the current plenary session. The discussion pertains to the debate surrounding the establishment of a specific Riigikogu committee.
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Opposition Stance
The confrontation is extremely intense and is aimed primarily at Kaja Kallas and the "government of liberals" (for establishing totalitarianism) as well as Tanel Kiik (for citing authority). Strong criticism is leveled against the "medical mafia" and vaccine manufacturers (Pfizer, Moderna) for lying and generating massive profits. Compromise is ruled out; the punishment of the guilty parties is demanded to prevent recurrence.
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Collaboration Style
Talk of cooperation is primarily framed in a negative context, usually referencing the collective involvement in COVID-19 policy, including the party's own previous error back in 2020. The current debate lacks any openness to compromise, focusing instead on exposing a "conspiracy" and identifying the culprits.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly at the national level (decisions by the Estonian government, the Riigikogu) and the international level (vaccine manufacturers, European authorities). There are no specific regional or local problems.
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Economic Views
Economic views are tied to criticism of COVID policy, highlighting opposition to the massive spending and the profits raked in by vaccine manufacturers and "vaccine pimps." This represented a huge revenue stream for politically connected companies, suggesting a strong demand for regulation and transparency. Cynical manipulation of funds is also mentioned (for example, offering an iPhone in exchange for a jab).
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Social Issues
The core social issues center on the violation of civil liberties and the harassment of people during COVID restrictions, including dismissals and mandatory vaccination. A moral framework is emphasized, describing these actions as "persecution" and "harassment," and highlighting the alleged serious complications and deaths associated with the vaccines.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed at the work of the ongoing commission, demanding its expansion to critically assess the role of state power in the persecution and harassment of people, not just the effectiveness of vaccines. Reference is also made to earlier legislative amendments (NETS and the Emergency Situation Act) which enabled subsequent restrictions.
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