By Months: Rain Epler

Total Months: 19

Fully Profiled: 19

All Categories Political Position Topic Expertise Rhetorical Style Activity Patterns Opposition Stance Collaboration Style Regional Focus Economic Views Social Issues Legislative Focus
10.2025

48 Speeches

The focus is exclusively at the national level, addressing the management of state affairs, budgetary policy, and national economic institutions.
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09.2025

35 Speeches

The speaker's focus is predominantly national (Estonian energy security, defense investments, the border) and international (Europe's geopolitical position and economic competitiveness). Although a previous interview in Southeast Estonia is mentioned, there is no current regional emphasis.
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06.2025

43 Speeches

Strong regional focus, emphasizing the problems of rural residents (property rights, waste management costs) and contrasting them with the viewpoint of city dwellers ("talk looking down from an ivory tower"). Mentions specific regions and communities (Haanja, Lahemaa, Vana-Vigala punk festival, Võru). Identifies himself as a humble country boy.
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05.2025

65 Speeches

A strong focus on Southeast Estonia (Võru, Põlva, border zone), highlighting emigration, low income, and the critical importance of security. It criticizes the government's prioritization of using "modern solutions" (drones, remote sensing) in border areas instead of supporting the presence of people. Furthermore, it supports developing the Põlva shooting range under the principle of dual-purpose use.
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04.2025

54 Speeches

The focus is on Estonian national interests and energy security, stressing the need to prioritize Estonia's interests over those of Brussels. Regionally, Ida-Virumaa is brought up in the context of oil shale, as is Võrumaa (mentioned as the speaker's place of residence). The impact of the car tax on people living outside major cities is also criticized. On an international level, Lithuania is highlighted as a positive example regarding the bank tax, and the activities of Scandinavian banks operating in Estonia are criticized.
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03.2025

17 Speeches

The regional focus is aimed at rural areas and people living outside major cities, who will be particularly severely affected by the car tax because they rely on their vehicles for daily life. Separate emphasis was placed on the deepening problems in the border regions of Southeast Estonia, which are crucial for national security, and regarding which a formal query (interpellation) was submitted to the Prime Minister.
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02.2025

18 Speeches

The focus is clearly on national and international issues. At the national level, the topics covered include energy, the budget, and legislation (the Nature Conservation Act and constitutional amendments). Internationally, attention is centered on US-Estonia relations and the government's foreign policy conduct (the UN vote and Läänemets' comments).
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01.2025

45 Speeches

The emphasis is on domestic regional policy, criticizing the shrinking of the state and the closure of services (courthouses, schools) outside of Tallinn, which creates the impression that "we are all moving to Tallinn." In foreign policy, concern is voiced regarding relations with the new US administration, and the government's actions are criticized for potentially damaging ties with our biggest ally. Specific problems in Põlva and Võrumaa (courthouses, network fees) are also mentioned.
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12.2024

19 Speeches

The speaker heavily stressed the negative impact of the national tax increases—specifically the car and fuel excise duties—on rural residents and large families, for whom vehicle use is absolutely crucial. Furthermore, he pointed out the resulting shift of border trade toward Latvia due to these excise policies, which is directly harming the local economy.
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11.2024

38 Speeches

The focus is primarily on national and international topics (energy, geopolitics, economy). Regional references are minimal, mentioning Võru matters in a positive context and the Nõmme old lady as an example of the land tax increase.
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10.2024

73 Speeches

The speaker focuses primarily on national topics (budget, legislation, security), but also provides examples of regional projects (the completion of Via Baltica, the issue of the South Estonian summer house when criticizing Ligi) and local issues (bog restoration, the Viljandi residents’ understanding of social gender) to illustrate the impact of politics.
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09.2024

32 Speeches

The primary focus is on the national level (tax policy, energy), but regional issues surface in the context of private landowners and rural communities. There is mention of the emptying out of rural areas and the expansion of Tallinn, alongside difficulties in compensating rural entrepreneurs for damages (caused by wolves and geese).
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07.2024

17 Speeches

The focus is primarily national, but with a strong regional emphasis on rural areas. The speaker stresses that the car tax and the consolidation of the school network particularly harm large families with children living in the countryside, who critically need two cars. He/She also points to the danger that people will be effectively "burnt out" of the countryside in the name of the green transition.
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06.2024

22 Speeches

The regional focus is moderate, emphasizing the negative impact of the car tax on people living in rural areas who require larger cars and often two vehicles. The Võrumaa colleague is also mentioned, along with the potential transition of Võru's district heating system to nuclear energy.
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05.2024

36 Speeches

The regional focus is primarily national and international, drawing examples from the US, the UK, and Scandinavia. The only specific regional topic is the prime minister's criticism of the people of Võru, demanding a ranking of counties to demonstrate the head of government's categorization of people.
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04.2024

51 Speeches

Although the speaker primarily addresses national and international politics (ECB, EU regulations), he/she highlights specific regional examples to illustrate the impact of policy. Specifically, road maintenance issues in Lääne-Virumaa (Padaoru) and Võrumaa are mentioned, along with a reference to the prime minister's critical comments regarding the people of Võrumaa.
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03.2024

64 Speeches

The regional focus is heavily directed towards rural areas and their residents, emphasizing the negative impact of the car tax and school closures. He/She highlights that families living in rural areas require large vehicles due to the logistics of transporting children. Furthermore, he/she references the lower average wage in Võru County to illustrate the effect of the tax burden.
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02.2024

5 Speeches

The focus is split between national economic policy (tax cuts) and administrative matters at the local level. The primary concern addressed is the issue of language requirements for qualified local government employees and council members. Specific regions or local projects are not mentioned.
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01.2024

47 Speeches

The focus is primarily on national and international topics (economy, the green transition, defense capability). Regionally, mention is made of the teacher shortage in Tallinn and Ida-Virumaa, as well as general concern regarding the condition of Estonian roads, with reference to the activities of the Transport Administration.
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