By Months: Rain Epler
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
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.