Rain Epler
Status: Active
Parliament Seniority: 2 years
Total Speaking Time: 91h 58m
Agenda Items
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The Minister's Suitability for Office
2024-10-23 16:4615th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
Agenda Duration: 8m
Summary
In the information session, the tenth question to the Prime Minister was addressed, submitted by Riigikogu member Rain Epler regarding the suitability of ministers. Epler highlighted two cases in his question. Firstly, he criticized Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi's inappropriate behavior …
Decisions 1
Renewable Energy Support Payments
2024-10-23 16:2815th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
Eight questions to the Riigikogu concerned the payment of renewable energy support measures. The question was posed by Riigikogu member Varro Vooglaid to Prime Minister Kristen Michal, and he pointed out that a total of €75.6 million was paid as …
Decisions 1
Draft law amending the Customs Act (515 SE) – first reading
2024-10-22 16:3015th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The Riigikogu discussed the first reading of the draft law amending the Customs Act, initiated by the Republic's Government, 515. The presenter, Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi, introduced the main objectives of the draft: improving customs supervision, eliminating excessive regulations, and …
Decisions 3
Kristina Šmigun-Vähi
Kristina Šmigun-Vähi
Kristina Šmigun-Vähi
Draft law amending the Accounting Act and, as a consequence, amending other laws (516 SE) – first reading
2024-10-22 15:0315th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
The Riigikogu considered the second reading of bill 516, the Act amending the Accounting Act and, consequently, other Acts, initiated by the Government of the Republic. The purpose of the bill is to implement sustainability reporting and to specify its …
Decisions 1
Draft resolution "Proposal to the Republic of Estonia's Government regarding the introduction of a temporary solidarity tax on the banking sector" (487 OE) – first reading
2024-10-22 13:2415th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
Agenda Duration: 22m
Summary
The Riigikogu’s first reading concerned draft resolution 487 submitted by the Estonian Centre Party’s faction, regarding a temporary solidarity tax on the banking sector for the years 2025–2027. The draft resolution was presented to the Riigikogu speaker’s rostrum by Andrei …
Decisions 2
Inquiry Regarding the Confiscation of the Estonian Soldier Memorial (no 642)
2024-10-21 22:5215th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 30s
Summary
Inquiry No. 642 addressed the questions posed by members of the Riigikogu, Jaak Valge and Varro Vooglaid, regarding the confiscation of an Estonian soldier memorial on the Lihula road in September 2024. The petitioners criticized the government's actions, considering them …
Decisions 1
Inquiry Regarding Tax Increases (No. 647)
2024-10-21 20:4015th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 31m
Summary
The Riigikogu discussed interpellation number 647, submitted by members of the EKRE faction, regarding tax increases and their impact on the Estonian economy. Siim Pohlak, speaking on behalf of the interpellers, highlighted concerns regarding classified impact assessments within the Ministry …
Decisions 1
Request for Information Regarding Prison Space Rental (no. 645)
2024-10-21 18:2915th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 18m
Summary
The agenda includes an inquiry regarding the leasing of prison spaces and addresses the possibility of renting Estonian prisons to foreign countries, particularly in connection with the interest of the United Kingdom and broader subject investigations. The inquiry was derived …
Decisions 1
Draft law on the 2025 state budget (513 SE) - first reading
2024-10-16 22:1815th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 33m
Summary
The Riigikogu discussed the draft law on the 2025 state budget in the first reading, number 513. Minister of Finance Jürgen Ligi was appointed to deliver the presentation. Issues were raised regarding twists and turns in tax and budget policy …
Decisions 1
Draft Security Tax Act (512 SE) – First Reading
2024-10-16 20:0415th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Agenda Duration: 1h 1m
Summary
The Riigikogu began debate on the draft security tax bill initiated by the Republic’s Government, first reading 512. The presenter, Minister of Finance Jürgen Ligi, justified the need for the tax due to the accelerated growth of security expenditures (over …