Session Profile: Martin Helme
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
2025-04-21
Political Position
The most critical issue is the trustworthiness and observability of e-elections. The speaker takes a strong, value-based position, demanding the complete prohibition of e-voting, as it is not observable—neither before, during, nor after the elections. He characterizes the current system as a "farce" and a staged performance that calls the legitimacy of the elections into question. This position is strongly opposed to the current electoral procedures.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the procedural and legal background of e-elections, citing the system's 20-year history and a Supreme Court ruling concerning observers' access to election commission documents. He emphasizes that the lack of observability is a fact that has been "made crystal clear" and has already been processed through the courts.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style is highly combative, direct, and insistent, employing strong judgments and emotionally charged language, specifically calling the elections a "farce." Hyperbole is utilized (living "under a very large rock") to presuppose that the issue is common knowledge. The discourse concludes with a direct and challenging question, demanding that the opposing side take a clear position.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
There is too little data.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The primary criticism is directed at the e-voting system and the election commission, which refuses to allow observers access to the documentation. The criticism is both procedural and fundamental, as the system fails to meet the requirements for democratic elections. Compromise is ruled out, given the demand for the immediate banning of the system.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
There is too little data.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is strictly on the national level, specifically addressing Estonia's election management and e-voting procedures. Regional or international topics will not be covered.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
There is too little data.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The social issues addressed include electoral transparency and democratic procedures, emphasizing the necessity of guaranteeing election monitoring and scrutiny as the foundation of civil liberty and trustworthy state governance.
1 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
Legislative focus is currently directed toward amending or repealing the legislation that governs e-election procedures, with a demand for the system's complete prohibition. The speaker is a staunch opponent of the existing electoral order, basing their stance on court decisions.
1 Speeches Analyzed