Agenda Profile: Rain Epler

Overview of the Implementation of the Fundamentals of Criminal Policy until 2030

2024-12-16

15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session

Political Position
The political focus is centered on the credibility of state institutions and the government’s conduct, which impacts the legal landscape and crime. Strong, results-based criticism is being leveled against the minister’s alleged arrogant behavior toward the parliamentary party (EKRE), thereby calling the government’s overall trustworthiness into question. This political stance underscores the necessity of inclusion and respect, even when dealing with the opposition.

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Topic Expertise
The text indicates awareness of how the legal landscape and crime relate to institutional trust, a subject connected to the agenda item (Fundamentals of Criminal Policy). The speech does not demonstrate the specific use of deep expertise, technical terminology, or data within the criminal policy field, as the focus remains on the political procedure.

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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal (addressing the chair of the session and the minister), but the tone is sharply critical and confrontational. Rhetorical questions are used to compel the minister to respond to media allegations and justify their conduct ("How do you see that it is justified...?"). An indirect reference to the former prime minister is employed to underscore the issue of media credibility.

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Activity Patterns
The subject speaks at the Riigikogu session dedicated to reviewing the fundamentals of criminal policy, utilizing this platform to raise broader questions of political confidence and trust. Information regarding other patterns of activity or frequency of appearances is unavailable.

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Opposition Stance
The opposition is specifically aimed at the conduct of the minister (Pakosta) and the credibility of the government. The minister is sharply criticized for her alleged superior attitude towards the opposition party (EKRE) during the presentation of the Prosecutor General candidate. The criticism is both procedural and personal/ethical, calling into question the justification for the minister’s actions.

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Collaboration Style
It does not demonstrate a willingness to cooperate, but rather emphasizes the barriers to collaboration created by the government and the ignoring of the opposition. The address is confrontational, demanding accountability from the minister and explanations for the alleged refusal to cooperate.

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Regional Focus
The focus is on the national level, covering the nation's legal landscape, public trust in institutions, and government behavior. Regional or local topics are not addressed.

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Economic Views
Insufficient data.

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Social Issues
It indirectly addresses social issues through the lens of crime and public order, stressing that their successful management hinges on political trust. The focus is placed more on the quality of governance than on specific socio-political issues.

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Legislative Focus
The focus is on reviewing the implementation of the foundations of criminal policy, but the substantive emphasis lies on the legislative branch's control over the conduct of the executive branch (the minister). It acts more as an overseer and critic than as a legislative initiator.

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