Session Profile: Martin Helme
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
2025-05-14
Political Position
The political stance is strongly oppositional, centered on defending constitutional liberties and resisting climate policy. The speaker objects to bills that, in their view, violate the constitution and push society toward a totalitarian regime. Furthermore, they regard the fight against CO2 as a dangerous activity that devastates the economy. These positions are deeply value-based, stressing the protection of freedom and the constitution.
8 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker presents himself as an expert in the field of constitutional law and security, stressing that security agencies possess all the necessary means to defend the state. He demonstrates knowledge in the critique of climate science, highlighting specific, albeit controversial, figures regarding CO2 levels and geological history. Furthermore, he is familiar with the impacts of trans ideology related to the issue of gender representation in Western countries.
8 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly combative, sharp, and emotional, employing strong accusations directed at the coalition, calling their actions demagogic and embarrassing drivel. The speaker uses repeated emotional appeals and warns of the danger of totalitarianism, contrasting themselves with "climate alarmists" and "charlatans." The recurring phrase "Putin! Putin! Putin!" is used to describe the tactic of suppressing criticism.
8 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker is active in the Riigikogu plenary session, participating in several debates (constitutional order, climate, gender quotas) and utilizing additional time to thoroughly present their positions. The speeches center on the draft legislation currently under discussion in the Riigikogu and the laws returned by the President.
8 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The main opponents are the governing coalition and its representatives, who are criticized for constitutional violations, procedural instability, and demagoguery. The speaker accuses the coalition of silencing criticism by using the "Putin" label, and warns that their policies are leading Estonia toward totalitarianism. The attacks are intense, and compromise appears entirely ruled out, particularly regarding the fight against CO2.
8 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker clearly represents the views of the opposition faction and emphasizes voting against the measure, demonstrating strong resistance to the coalition's actions. He demands that the coalition have a change of heart and amend the adopted laws, but offers no indication of willingness to cooperate or compromise with the governing parties.
8 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
The focus is primarily national (Estonia’s constitutional order, security, and economy) and international. Reference is made to European Union regulations regarding CO2 and political trends in Germany and the United States to illustrate the danger of totalitarianism.
8 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic views are heavily focused on protecting the nation's finances and the public's pocketbook, opposing climate policy which is considered economically devastating and poverty-inducing. The speaker supports a draft law aimed at eliminating CO2 penalties for the economy, arguing that this aligns with current EU regulations or demands leaving the EU if necessary.
8 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
In the social sector, the speaker strongly defends the freedoms of civil society, religious associations, and NGOs against constitutional infringement. He/She sharply opposes trans ideology and gender quotas, claiming that this systematically harms women's rights and promotes a "parade of freaks" in councils.
8 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on opposing government bills, particularly those concerning the constitutional order (religious associations) and gender quotas ("the less represented sex"). The speaker supports amending adopted laws to eliminate unconstitutionality and backs an initiative aimed at ending CO2 fines.
8 Speeches Analyzed