Agenda Profile: Rain Epler
Draft law (667 SE) for the third reading amending the Atmosphere Protection Act and other laws (partial transposition of amendments to the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Directive)
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The political position is fiercely opposed to the specific bill (667 SE), which is characterized as fundamentally flawed. This stance is clearly policy-driven and demands a vote against the bill under all circumstances. The opposition is intense and uncompromising.
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Topic Expertise
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Rhetorical Style
The speaker’s style is direct, brief, and evaluative, combining a procedural complaint ("the hassle with the voting desks") with a strong political stance. The tone is resolute and concisely demands a negative vote.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity involves appearing during the third reading of the bill and mentioning procedural issues (malfunction of the voting consoles). The speaker had to clarify that they did not press the button intentionally.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is directed at a specific bill (667 SE), which is deemed unacceptable and must be voted down at all costs. The criticism is policy-based, and compromise is ruled out.
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Collaboration Style
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the strong opposition to Bill 667 SE, which concerns amendments to the Ambient Air Protection Act and the transposition of the directive on the greenhouse gas emissions trading system. The speaker positions themselves as a staunch opponent of this draft bill.
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