Session Profile: Helir-Valdor Seeder

The political stance is heavily focused on national security and legal propriety, demanding the disenfranchisement of citizens and stateless persons originating from the aggressor state in local elections. Sharp opposition is also voiced against the continuous and irrational restructuring of the government apparatus, which is labeled as the "kolkhoz house mentality." These positions are strongly value-based, highlighting the failure of the integration expectations set in 1992 and stressing the necessity of correcting this historical error. The speaker views the coalition as being held hostage by the social democrats, who are obstructing decisions that align with the state's security interests.

The speaker demonstrates profound expertise in constitutional law and legislative procedures, stressing the principles of legal certainty and constitutional culture. He/She employs security policy analysis, referencing Latvia's historical practice and studies commissioned by the State Chancellery concerning the attitudes of stateless persons. Furthermore, he/she exhibits knowledge regarding administrative reform and the irrational distribution of ministerial functions, criticizing the necessity of duplication.

The speaker's style is predominantly critical and forceful, employing strong metaphors (e.g., "Social Democrats' ears," "Brezhnev's package," "the final nail in the coffin") to characterize the coalition's actions. He combines legal argumentation (a logical appeal) with emotional calls for statesmanship and a sense of justice. While acknowledging the existence of risks, he remains optimistic about the possibility of finding common ground, urging coalition members to break free from their "chains."

The speaker was highly active during the plenary session, introducing a draft bill for constitutional amendment and participating intensely in the debates concerning a second bill and amendments to the Government Act. He repeatedly posed questions and requested additional time (5+3, 8 minutes), demonstrating his readiness for an extensive and detailed debate. He also referenced meetings held with experts and the Chancellor of Justice, which clearly indicates thorough preparation.

The primary confrontation is aimed at the Social Democrats, who are being accused of holding the coalition hostage, manipulating the electorate, and undermining the state's security interests. Criticism is also leveled at the Reform Party and Eesti 200, who are being urged to "cast off those chains around them" and vote according to their conscience. The criticism is intense and covers both policy issues (voting rights for stateless persons) and procedural matters (unclear delegation, the Brezhnev package).

The speaker initiated Bill 527 alongside MPs from Isamaa, EKRE, and non-attached members (26–28 members), and claims they originally sought broad-based consensus. He is ready to compromise, offering to drop the bilateral agreements provision from his bill if the coalition drops the ambiguous registration clause. The aim is to merge the best elements of both drafts to achieve a legally clean result.

The regional focus is tied to security issues, highlighting the role of Narva and Ida-Virumaa as examples of integration problems and aspirations for autonomy. Latvian examples (Daugavpils) are used for comparison to refute the interior minister's threats regarding the abolition of the regions.

Direct economic viewpoints are not presented, but the government's structural reorganizations are criticized as irrational and cost-generating. Concern is expressed regarding the efficiency of state governance and the duplication of competencies, highlighting the need for continuity and accountability.

Regarding social issues, the focus is on integration and motivating the acquisition of citizenship. It supports withdrawing voting rights from stateless persons as a tool to motivate them to acquire Estonian citizenship, learn the Estonian language, and integrate better. It emphasizes that the right to vote cannot be granted based on attitude or political alignment, but rather on legal status (citizenship).

The main legislative focus is on amending the constitution to restrict the voting rights of non-citizens in local elections, having initiated Draft Bill 527 SE. Furthermore, a priority involves criticizing and improving amendments to the Government Act, proposing that the second reading be suspended. As a sign of protest, he/she has also submitted an amendment proposal opposing the removal of the requirement for the State Secretary to possess a legal higher education.