Session Profile: Helir-Valdor Seeder

The political stance is one of strong opposition, centered on defending the procedural rules of the Riigikogu (Parliament) and the principles of the rule of law against the "arbitrary actions" of the government and its leadership. Emphasis is placed on the alignment of Isamaa's views with the interests of the Estonian people and state, prioritizing criticism of internal security (specifically, the voting rights of Russian citizens) and the government's tax policy (the car tax). The political framework is robustly value-based (rule of law) and results-oriented (focusing on the ineffectiveness and unlawfulness of the government's activities).

The highest level of expertise lies in the interpretation of the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act and the Constitution, constantly citing specific sections and referring to the case law of the Supreme Court. They employ legal terminology and rely on the positions taken by the Legal and Analysis Department, especially during disputes with the Board concerning the processing of interpellations and draft legislation. Furthermore, they demonstrate meticulousness when clarifying the necessity of amending the laws governing citizenship and local elections.

The rhetorical style is predominantly combative, forceful, and formal, particularly when addressing the Board of the Riigikogu, accusing them of "flagrant violation" of the law and "abuse of power." It appeals strongly to logic and legal statutes, demanding clear references to specific laws and detailed explanations. While expressing indignation and "embarrassment" over the quality of the legislative process, it consistently maintains a focus on legal argumentation.

Highly active during Riigikogu sessions, repeatedly raising procedural questions and submitting proposals to change the agenda, often at the very beginning of the sitting. Represents the Isamaa faction in the submission of numerous bills and interpellations, focusing on continuous oversight of the activities of the government and the board. Actively engages in obstruction, making proposals for the removal of items from the agenda.

The main opponents are the Riigikogu Board and the ruling coalition. The criticism is primarily directed against procedural violations (the bundling of amendments, the 51-vote requirement) and the government's tax policy. It accuses the Board of failing to fulfill its duty of diligence and killing the substantive work of the Riigikogu, claiming that the Board "is hiding behind the committee."

Cooperation takes place both within the faction and with other opposition members of parliament, for example, when initiating amendments to the constitution (28 MPs from various factions). It seeks to find cross-party support on security and historical topics (such as the Flag Day of the Great Escape). However, communication with the Board/Presidium is rigid and demanding, emphasizing strict adherence to the law and avoiding compromises on matters concerning the rule of law.

The main focus is on national and parliamentary topics. The regional focus manifests in criticism directed at the regional minister's plans to create artificial regions (oblasts), while defending county and local government structures against centralized power. Specific local projects or communities are not emphasized, except in the context of the regional minister's inquiry.

The economic stance is strongly opposed to tax hikes, especially concerning the motor vehicle tax, which they are seeking to have repealed. They criticize the government for massively increasing taxes during a period of rampant inflation and economic crisis. Emphasis is placed on the quality and legitimacy of lawmaking, rather than simply rubber-stamping legislation using a conveyor-belt method.

The security focus dominates social issues, demanding the revocation of voting rights for Russian and Belarusian citizens in local elections, and requiring a B2 language proficiency level for obtaining citizenship instead of B1. It initiates legislative amendments to ensure that Estonian citizenship is not granted to individuals who have repeatedly committed intentional crimes. It emphasizes the importance of a unified information space and proficiency in the state language.

The legislative priority involves amending the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and the Constitution to ensure security (specifically regarding voting rights for third-country nationals). [The entity] initiates bills aimed at tightening citizenship requirements and repealing the car tax. [The entity] is an active opposition proponent and opponent in the processing of government bills, focusing on highlighting procedural deficiencies and proposing the interruption of readings.