Session Profile: Martin Helme
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
2025-03-27
Political Position
The political position centers on the nomination and support of a candidate for the Riigikogu Bureau. The support for Arvo Aller is strong and results-oriented, stressing that he has performed his duties better than all other Bureau members. This stance is clearly factional, representing the will of the parliamentary group of the Conservative People's Party of Estonia.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the internal procedures and rules of the Riigikogu, specifically clarifying the process for nominating candidates (faction versus individual member of parliament). This knowledge is substantiated by long-term experience in parliament ("I have been here a long time").
2 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style is direct and parliament-centric; first, a strong, comparative assessment of the candidate's work is presented. In the second speech, the tone is clarifying and procedural, focusing on establishing clarity ("so that no one gets confused afterwards").
2 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker actively participates in the plenary session on behalf of the faction in the nomination of a candidate and the subsequent procedural clarification. This pattern of activity is related to internal elections and the organization of parliamentary work.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The opposition is indirect, aimed at other board members whose performance is deemed inferior to that of the supported candidate. The criticism is based on results and comparison, rather than being procedural or personal.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is distinctly factional, given that the speaker is nominating the candidate on behalf of the faction of the Conservative People's Party of Estonia. There is no information available regarding cross-party cooperation or willingness to compromise.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
Insufficient data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
There is not enough data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
There is not enough data.
2 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is directed toward the internal administration and procedures of the Riigikogu, particularly the election of a member of the Bureau. The speaker is acting as the initiator (the nominator of the candidate) and is engaged in clarifying the parliament's rules of procedure.
2 Speeches Analyzed