Agenda Profile: Rain Epler
Interpellation concerning the state funding of elective abortions (No. 606)
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Political Position
The political position is extremely oppositional and focuses on the Prime Minister's personal suitability for office and lying to the electorate. The primary emphasis is on evaluating the head of government's actions and character, rather than specific policy issues. The speaker claims that Kaja Kallas is the worst Prime Minister Estonia has ever had, stressing that something is irreversibly broken in her worldview. This stance constitutes a critique strongly rooted in both values and performance.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates an ability to locate and quote the opponent's previous statements and media interviews, utilizing them for character assassination. He refers to the Prime Minister’s quotes regarding empathy and pre-election dishonesty, as well as an interview given to LõunaLeht. There is no evidence, however, of any command over political substance, data, or technical terminology.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is highly aggressive, personal, and provocative. The speaker employs juxtaposition, contrasting the Prime Minister’s own claims of empathy with his alleged malice and dishonesty. The tone is accusatory and emotional, culminating in a direct and extreme personal attack.
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Activity Patterns
Only this single, strongly critical intervention in parliament is known regarding the speaker's patterns of activity. He refers to the Prime Minister's recent interview in LõunaLeht and meetings in Võrumaa, which indicates that he is monitoring the media and local events.
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Opposition Stance
The confrontation is aimed directly at Prime Minister Kaja Kallas and is extremely intense. The criticism is almost entirely personal and character-based, accusing the Prime Minister of lying, malice, and being unfit for office. The intensity of the attack is maximal, labeling Kallas as Estonia's worst prime minister.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
The speaker highlights the Võrumaa region, using the Prime Minister’s critical remarks about the local populace (“Võrumaa meetings are always the worst”) as evidence for their attack. This points to regional sensitivity or a desire to shield South Estonian voters from the Prime Minister’s contempt.
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Economic Views
Insufficient Data.
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Social Issues
Insufficient data. (Although the subject of the inquiry was social, the speaker completely ignored it in their address, focusing entirely on personal issues.)
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Legislative Focus
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