Agenda Profile: Rain Epler
Draft law amending the Accounting Act (600 SE) - second reading
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
Political Position
The political stance is strongly anti-regulation, particularly concerning ESG reporting, which is viewed as unnecessary bureaucracy ("doing for the sake of doing"). They emphasize that national priorities should be promoting economic growth, strengthening employment, and bolstering defense capabilities, in contrast to unrealistic environmental targets (100% renewable energy).
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Topic Expertise
Demonstrates expertise regarding business regulations (ESG reporting) and energy policy (the 100% renewable energy target). It highlights the realization of its previous stances and forecasts, citing long-term analysis originating from the Economic Affairs Committee at least eighteen months prior.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is confident and predictive, emphasizing the correctness of previous positions and the government's delayed awareness ("they listened to me again"). It uses direct questions addressed to the commission and contrasts bureaucratic activity (ESG) with practical objectives (the economy, defense capability).
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Activity Patterns
The individual refers to their past involvement in the Economic Committee and actively follows the media ("I read about it in the paper"). Their current course of action involves participating in the second reading of the draft law, presenting specific amendments and addressing questions to the committee's representative.
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Opposition Stance
The resistance is directed against the regulatory burden being introduced (ESG) and the government's unrealistic goals (100% renewable energy), which implicitly criticizes the prime minister and the European course. This criticism is policy- and objective-driven, highlighting the correctness of their stance versus the government's activities.
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Collaboration Style
He is open to cooperation, clearly supporting the Isamaa faction's proposal to amend the law. He is attempting to steer the committee's (Kristina's) decision so that the complete abolition of the regulation is considered instead of merely postponing it.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on national legislative matters (the Accounting Act) and international regulations (European), anticipating shifts in policy at the European level. There is no specific regional or local focus.
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Economic Views
Advocates for boosting economic growth by reducing the regulatory burden, and is strongly opposed to ESG reporting, which they consider an obstacle to the economy. They stress the necessity of focusing on employment and economic development in addition to defense capabilities.
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Social Issues
Insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the Draft Act on Amendments to the Accounting Act (600 SE), where there is opposition to the proposed ESG reporting requirement. The objective is the complete abolition of the requirement, not merely its postponement, in support of the corresponding proposal put forth by the Isamaa party.
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