Agenda Profile: Rain Epler
First Reading of the Draft Resolution (409 OE) of the Riigikogu "Making a Proposal to the Government of the Republic to Implement Effective Measures to Protect Minors from Exposure to Pornography"
2024-06-03
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The political position focuses on regulatory clarity and official accountability, highlighting the discrepancies between the claims made by officials from the Ministry of Climate and the TTJA regarding the legality of shutting down websites. He/She urgently demands clarification as to which officials provided misleading information. Furthermore, he/she expresses strong support for efforts to protect minors from pornography, emphasizing a value-based approach.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge of specific regulatory mechanisms, such as the tire handling fee and the requirement for authorized representatives in e-commerce. He uses technical examples (website shutdown) to explore the boundaries of legal and technical feasibility. His expertise enables him to challenge the technical assertions made by officials.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is analytical, critical, and interrogative, employing sharp rhetorical questions to expose contradictions and demand clarity. He criticizes the Riigikogu format, which does not allow for direct debate with colleagues, labeling it "ping-ponging." The tone is formal, yet demanding in substance.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is active in Riigikogu sessions, frequently posing questions, and possesses an in-depth knowledge of committee work, specifically citing topics discussed during the Environment Committee's session. He/She uses these appearances to introduce technical questions raised in the committees into the plenary debate.
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Opposition Stance
The primary criticism is aimed at officials from government agencies (the Ministry of Climate, TTJA) who provided contradictory information regarding the state's capacity to regulate and shut down websites. He/She demands clarification on whether the officials "lied," indicating an intense call for accountability.
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Collaboration Style
The speaker is cooperating by referencing colleague Vooglaid's questions and attempting to gain clarity regarding the committee's consensus on social issues. At the same time, he expresses dissatisfaction with the session's format, which hinders direct and substantive debate with colleagues who are not at the rostrum.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national regulations (authorized representative in Estonia, Estonian ministries) and pan-European solutions concerning e-commerce and environmental requirements. References to specific regional problems or local communities are absent.
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Economic Views
The economic perspectives address the regulation of e-commerce and mandatory operational fee payments, focusing on ensuring regulatory clarity for online shops. It examines the state's capacity to enforce regulations concerning cross-border e-shops.
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Social Issues
Among social issues, the protection of minors from pornography is at the forefront, and efforts in this area are strongly supported. He/She is attempting to ascertain whether the commission reached full consensus regarding this protective objective.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is on Riigikogu draft resolution 409 OE, which concerns the protection of minors. He uses the discussions of the Environmental Committee on tire regulation to raise a broader question regarding the legal basis for technical solutions and the closure of websites.
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