By Months: Rain Epler
Total Months: 19
Fully Profiled: 19
10.2025
48 Speeches
Insufficient data.
09.2025
35 Speeches
The most crucial social issue is the protection of civil liberties and democracy from excessive control by the state and bureaucracy. He sharply criticizes draft legislation that suggests the creation of a "thought police" and the profiling of citizens, viewing this as a threat to the foundations of a free society. He also addresses the topic of COVID vaccination, criticizing the minister's aggressive communication style.
06.2025
43 Speeches
It focuses on protecting civil liberties and privacy, staunchly opposing a national super-database and AI-driven profiling, which it views as a threat to democracy and the expansion of deep state power. It defends property rights against environmental restrictions.
05.2025
65 Speeches
Strong opposition to progressive ideology, criticizing gender quotas in corporate management bodies and the Ministry of the Interior's guidelines for assigning non-gender-conforming names to transgender individuals. It is emphasized that tax hikes (such as the car tax and the removal of health insurance coverage for stay-at-home mothers) harm families and rural populations. Regarding climate change, the impact of human activity is considered minor, and "climate hysteria" is criticized.
04.2025
54 Speeches
The speaker addresses the definition of the concept of gender/sex in legislation, asserting that there are two sexes (women and men) and questioning whether the law refers to biological or social sex/gender. Significant emphasis is placed on the economic resilience of families and alleviating financial injustice for families with children, criticizing tax policy that disproportionately affects families.
03.2025
17 Speeches
Regarding social issues, the speaker sharply criticizes the ministries' expenditures on ideological projects, such as the learning mobility of the unemployed to resort areas and explaining matters related to social genders to men. He stresses that adequate funding should first be secured for children's education and the education of children with special needs, before dealing with this ideological "crap."
02.2025
18 Speeches
The only social/constitutional issue addressed is the right to vote in local elections. He/She opposes enshrining voting rights for European Union citizens in the constitution, emphasizing that the right to vote should belong only to Estonian citizens.
01.2025
45 Speeches
Strong opposition to "woke ideology" and the promotion of social genders, demanding the return of "normality" in the definition of family (mother and father). It criticizes the abuse of immigration (students working as Bolt taxi drivers) and demands a tightening of language requirements. Concern is raised regarding support for families with children and the promotion of higher birth rates, which has been undermined by the government's tax policy.
12.2024
19 Speeches
The speaker focuses on issues concerning political culture and trust in institutions, criticizing the conduct of ministers and the justice minister's condescending attitude toward a parliamentary party. They characterize the green transition as a hypocritical endeavor that leads to the exploitation of resources in developing countries (Mozambique) to satisfy Europe's energy demands, linking this process to corruption and social unrest.
11.2024
38 Speeches
Socially and politically conservative, opposing state funding for elective abortions performed "on demand." It fights the "woke agenda," including issues of gender identity in education and medicine, and criticizes the ratification of the ILO convention. It emphasizes the protection of free speech and criticizes political repression (referencing examples from the United Kingdom).
10.2024
73 Speeches
The speaker holds a conservative position on social issues. He sharply criticizes cuts to family benefits (citing the demographic crisis) and opposes amendments to the Child Protection Act that would have allowed individuals convicted of serious crimes to work with children. He is strongly opposed to introducing the concept of "social gender" (gender) into legislation, viewing it as promoting the "woke agenda," which he believes opens "Pandora's box" and will lead to absurd regulations.
09.2024
32 Speeches
A strong conservative stance opposing the definition of social genders (or 'gender identity'), emphasizing biological sex and a traditional interpretation of the constitution. It also criticizes the Minister of Social Affairs' views regarding social security contributions for stay-at-home mothers, defending the freedom of choice for families. Furthermore, it opposes the confiscation of the monument erected to the soldiers who fought for Estonian freedom.
07.2024
17 Speeches
Among the social issues highlighted are the well-being of rural families and the opportunities available to children (extracurricular activities, transportation) in light of the proposed car tax and changes to the school network. There is also a strong stance supporting the revocation of voting rights for citizens of the Russian Federation in local elections, with those holding the opposing view being considered anti-state and in violation of democratic principles.
06.2024
22 Speeches
Focuses on the economic well-being of families with children, criticizing the abolition of the child income tax exemption and the reduction of the large family allowance. It also raises the issue of child protection efforts and opposes the concept of the "personal state," which resembles "Big Brother" surveillance (a reference to the Tax Board's plans).
05.2024
36 Speeches
On social issues, the speaker is strongly conservative, opposing gender ideology (asserting that there are only two sexes) and "gender-affirming care." He/She criticizes the overprotection of children in real life, which he/she believes leads to anxiety and depression among young people, and stresses the importance of fostering risk awareness. He/She also expresses concern about the trend toward the state control of children and the increasing rights of bureaucrats when processing personal data.
04.2024
51 Speeches
The speaker adopts an extremely critical position regarding gender ideology and "gender-affirming care," labeling it as harmful to children and a dangerous export of American culture. He emphasizes the existence of biological sex and criticizes government policies designed to worsen the economic situation of families with children and pensioners (specifically, the taxation of child benefits and pensions).
03.2024
64 Speeches
The focus in social policy is on the well-being of families with children and rural residents. The speaker criticizes the car tax and the abolition of tax benefits. He/She uses figures detailing the remaining income per family member to demonstrate that, contrary to the Prime Minister's assertions, large families do not actually find it easier to cope. Furthermore, the speaker broadly links the car tax to the pattern of the "green transition," arguing that it will lead to a society resembling "The Hunger Games."
02.2024
5 Speeches
The speaker addresses the issue of balancing language requirements and competence in local government, suggesting that competence should outweigh language proficiency. Furthermore, he emphasizes the importance of freedom of thought and expression and the obligation of politicians to clearly articulate their worldview and values.
01.2024
47 Speeches
The speaker emphasizes the seriousness of the demographic crisis (a catastrophic drop in birth rates) and links it to mass immigration, criticizing the melting pot model. He expresses concern regarding the mental health of voters in light of the government's pre-election promises, which proved to be false. The speaker also touches upon the issues of home birth and the regulation of e-cigarettes.