Rain Epler
Status: Active
Parliament Seniority: 2 years
Total Speaking Time: 91h 58m
Agenda Items
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Overview of the Implementation of the "Fundamental Principles of Law-Making Policy Until 2030" in 2023.
2024-12-16 19:2715th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakosta presented an overview of the implementation of "Principles of Legislation Policy Until 2030" in 2023. The Minister emphasized the massive volume of legislation, noting that 64% of existing laws (249 out of 392) were …
Decisions 1
Overview of the Implementation of the Fundamentals of Criminal Policy until 2030
2024-12-16 17:4515th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The present agenda deals with the implementation of the fundamental principles of criminal policy until 2030, viewed through a 2023 overview. The presentation length is up to 20 minutes, and each member of the Riigikogu is entitled to ask a …
Decisions 1
Draft law amending the Waste Act and, in consequence, amending other laws (461 SE) - third reading
2024-12-16 17:2315th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The agenda item was the third reading of bill 461, amending the Waste Management Act and, in connection with that, amending other laws, initiated by the Republic's Government. Although the bill's title referred to the Waste Management Act, all speakers …
Decisions 1
Second reading of the draft law amending the Alcohol, Tobacco, Fuel and Electricity Excise Tax Act and other laws (510 SE)
2024-12-04 21:1315th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 43m
Summary
The Riigikogu debated the second reading of bill 510. The purpose of the government-initiated act amending the excise tax law on alcohol, tobacco, fuel, and electricity, as well as other laws, is to increase excise tax revenue for the years …
Decisions 6
Second reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu concerning "The use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the Republic of Estonia's international obligations as part of the United Kingdom's joint expeditionary force" (483 OE)
2024-12-04 19:5015th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The Riigikogu discussed the draft resolution submitted by the Government of the Republic, the second reading of bill 483, which concerns the use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the international obligations of the Republic of Estonia as part of …
Decisions 1
Second reading of the draft resolution of the Riigikogu "Extension of the Term of Use of the Defence Forces in the Implementation of Estonia's International Obligations in the European Union's Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique" (480 OE)
2024-12-04 19:1415th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
Let's move on to agenda item number 12 for today. This is the second reading of draft resolution 480, submitted by the Government of the Republic, "Extending the term of service of the Defence Forces in fulfilling the Republic of …
Decisions 1
The second reading of the draft resolution (479 OE) of the Riigikogu concerning "The use of the Defence Forces in fulfilling Estonia’s international obligations in a North Atlantic Treaty Organization or member state, European Union, or United Nations-led international military operation, upon its initial contribution"
2024-12-04 18:3115th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 4m
Summary
Agenda item number 11 concerned the second reading of Riigikogu (Parliament) bill 479, "The Use of the Defence Forces in Fulfilling the Republic of Estonia's International Obligations in a NATO-led, EU-led, or UN-led International Military Operation, in Making the First …
Decisions 2
Draft law amending the 2024 State Budget Act (517 SE) – third reading
2024-12-04 16:5815th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 25m
Summary
The focus of the presentation was Agenda Item Seven: the third reading of the draft law amending the 2024 state budget law, initiated by the Republic's Government. The presentation was given by Annely Akkermann, Chair of the Finance Committee of …
Decisions 4
First reading of the draft resolution "Increasing the Republic of Estonia's participation in the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development" (542 OE)
2024-12-03 14:1515th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 8m
Summary
Within the framework of the Riigikogu’s fifth agenda item, the Riigikogu held the first reading of draft resolution 542 presented by the Government of the Republic, the main topic of which was increasing Estonia’s participation in the European Bank for …
Decisions 1
Discussion of the nationally significant issue initiated by the Environment Committee: "The Impact of Climate Change on Estonia's Legal Framework and Economy."
2024-11-21 12:0115th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 1h 47m
Summary
A debate of significant national importance on the topic "The Impact of Climate Change on Estonia’s Legal Space and Economy" took place in the Riigikogu, initiated by the Environment Committee. The purpose of the debate was to create a broad …