Agenda Profile: Rain Epler
Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Urgently Develop the Suspension of E-voting" (679 OE), First Reading
2025-11-06
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political position heavily centers on the procedural reliability and administration of e-voting. The speaker sharply criticizes the actions of the Electoral Service, pointing to specific violations and the obstruction of filing protests. He also notes the shift in the Center Party's position regarding e-elections following Jüri Ratas's departure, highlighting an interest in political realignments. The focus is strongly directed toward the functionality and integrity of the electoral system.
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Topic Expertise
The expertise demonstrated knowledge of electoral procedures and the mechanisms for submitting protests, describing how the filing of protests is obstructed by bureaucratic maneuvers. Reference is also made to specific evidence, namely violations recorded on video, which shows a detailed understanding of election oversight.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is interrogative, critical, and pointed, aimed particularly at the electoral service. Direct references are made to previous political events (Jüri Ratas’s departure), and it concludes with a powerful rhetorical dilemma, forcing the electoral service to choose between stupidity or cynicism. The tone is formal, but the substance is confrontational.
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Activity Patterns
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Opposition Stance
The primary criticism is aimed at the Electoral Commission and the Electoral Service, who are accused of cynicism, stonewalling, and ignoring problems, despite specific violations being identified. The criticism is procedural, and its goal is to expose the intentional inaction or ignorance of these agencies. The Center Party's previously hesitant stance regarding e-elections is also being criticized.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker notes that colleague Varro preempted his original question, which suggests a certain level of coordination and a shared focus among colleagues. The interaction with the opposing side (Mr. Belobrovtsev) is analytical, seeking confirmation regarding the change in the Center Party’s position.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft bill to suspend e-voting (679 OE). The speaker is actively involved in the discussion on this topic, concentrating on exposing the actions of the electoral service and highlighting procedural irregularities, and is clearly a strong supporter of the bill.
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