Agenda Profile: Rain Epler
Inquiry concerning the intention to deploy the Defense Forces to Ukraine (No. 814)
2025-11-10
XV Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political position strongly emphasizes the necessity of transforming military will (the Coalition of Will) into actual capability. It criticizes Europe’s current energy policy as irrational, arguing that it impedes the development of general industry and the defense industry. The central theme is the strategic capacity of national defense, which is framed on a policy- and performance-based approach.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the links between energy policy, industry (specifically deindustrialization), and the defense sector. They use concrete examples drawn from the state of the steel industry in Germany and Great Britain, contrasting this situation with the USA's commitment to rebuilding its own industry.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is direct and critical, posing a pointed question to the Prime Minister. The tone is logical and policy-focused, stressing the need for a "common-sense approach" and questioning whether the "coalition of will" is anything more than "a beautiful word."
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Activity Patterns
The address was submitted as a formal query to the Prime Minister, which indicates activity during formal parliamentary sessions. Information regarding other patterns of activity, frequency, or meetings is missing, with the exception of a reference to the Prime Minister's meetings with members of the coalition of the willing.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at Europe's irrational energy policy decisions and deindustrialization, for which Germany is primarily responsible ("with Germany leading the way"). The criticism is strictly policy-based and focuses on strategic capability.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker refers to the "Coalition of Will" but calls into question its actual capacity and willingness. Data concerning their personal cooperation style, readiness to compromise, or cross-party collaboration is absent.
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Regional Focus
The focus is clearly international and Europe-centric, analyzing the economic and industrial situation of the USA, Germany, and Great Britain. Local or national Estonian topics are absent.
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Economic Views
The economic views strongly support industry and growth, emphasizing the need for a sensible energy policy that would allow both general industry and the defense sector to develop. He criticizes the deindustrialization of Europe and the poor financial state of Great Britain.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The focus is on strategic policy areas (energy, industry, national defense) and challenging the government's actions. There is no information available regarding specific bills or amendments.
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