By Months: Rain Epler
Total Months: 9
Fully Profiled: 9
11.2025
35 Speeches
The focus is exclusively on national issues (the state budget, tax policy, social benefits) and international agreements (such as the prisoner leasing agreement with Sweden). There is no regional focus.
10.2025
90 Speeches
The focus is exclusively at the national level, addressing the management of state affairs, budgetary policy, and national economic institutions.
09.2025
43 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.