Agenda Profile: Rain Epler
First reading of the Draft Decision of the Riigikogu (658 OE) "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Develop a Plan for Increasing Competition in the Mobile Communications Market and Accelerating Number Portability"
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The most prominent theme is economic ideology, where the speaker expresses skepticism and opposition to the idea of capping corporate profit margins (specifically referencing 20%). The political framework is value-based, emphasizing an ideological contrast with left-wing positions ("significantly to the left"). The overall stance is moderately strong and focused on defending the market economy.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates awareness of economic terms such as "profit margin" and "numerical sense," using them to challenge the opposing side's ideological position. Expertise is also visible in the demand for procedural clarity in parliament ("Yes-or-no answer").
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Rhetorical Style
The style is direct, interrogative, and slightly confrontational, demanding a clear ideological position from the opponent. Logical reasoning is employed to ascertain the opponent's economic limitations and position them on the political spectrum.
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Activity Patterns
The mode of operation is brief and focuses on posing questions during the Riigikogu sitting, demanding specific and clear answers.
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Opposition Stance
The primary conflict is directed at colleague Laats and, more broadly, political leftist ideology, specifically criticizing their desire to restrict corporate profit margins. The criticism is ideologically fierce, fundamentally challenging the opposing side's economic philosophy.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
The speaker strongly advocates for the market economy and opposes state intervention in corporate finances, viewing the idea of limiting profit margins as ideologically alien. The emphasis is on entrepreneurial freedom and skepticism toward distribution policy.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on clarifying the ideological underpinnings of the debate surrounding Bill 658 OE (competition in the mobile communications market). The speaker is acting as an interrogator, attempting to ascertain whether the bill's proponents intend to use legislation to cap corporate profit margins.
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