By Months: Rain Epler
Total Months: 19
Fully Profiled: 19
10.2025
48 Speeches
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09.2025
35 Speeches
The speaker is highly active in the Riigikogu sessions, appearing repeatedly both during Question Time and in debates on draft legislation (September 8, 9, 10, 17, and 22). His/Her speeches focus on sharply criticizing the government’s activities and holding specific ministers accountable.
06.2025
43 Speeches
Very active in the main hall of the Riigikogu, participating in question and answer rounds and delivering long and detailed speeches on important draft legislation. Mentions participating in committee visits (Sopi-Tootsi wind farm) and refers to private conversations with colleagues. Often speaks on critical topics, utilizing the maximum speaking time allocated to them.
05.2025
65 Speeches
Highly active during Riigikogu sittings, repeatedly submitting questions and delivering rejoinders, particularly concerning energy and social affairs. Mentions participation in specialized committees (e.g., the discussion of Rail Baltic in the special committee on anti-corruption) and previous disagreements with ministry officials. Frequently submits motions to suspend or reject the processing of draft legislation.
04.2025
54 Speeches
The speaker is very active in Riigikogu sessions, intensely participating in debates several days a week (for example, on the car tax, energy, and tax policy). This pattern involves sharply questioning ministers (Prime Minister Michal) and introducing his/her faction's initiatives (the bank tax, VAT, and the CO2 quota exemption). He/She also references previous private conversations with ministers and committee discussions.
03.2025
17 Speeches
The speaker has been highly active during Riigikogu sessions, repeatedly putting questions and making statements to the Prime Minister and ministers on multiple days throughout March. He initiates discussions, submits formal inquiries (e.g., on the topic of Southeast Estonia), and actively participates in debates concerning economic and energy issues. His pattern of activity is focused on providing continuous and detailed criticism of the government's actions.
02.2025
18 Speeches
The parliamentarian is highly active during Riigikogu sessions, frequently raising points of order and participating in responses to interpellations. They are a persistent seeker of information, submitting repeated and clarifying questions (e.g., to the Ministry of Climate) even following an initial refusal. They actively take part in no-confidence debates and information sessions.
01.2025
45 Speeches
This is an extremely active speaker in the Riigikogu, who participates intensively in debates (information sessions, discussions of draft legislation) and submits a large volume of interpellations and draft legislation (over ten interpellations directed at ministers and chancellors, two draft laws on a single day). All appearances took place in January 2025 and are focused on sharp criticism of the government's activities.
12.2024
19 Speeches
The speaker was highly active during the Riigikogu sessions in early and mid-December, participating intensely in budget debates and interpellations. He/She repeatedly posed questions to both the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Justice, and introduced a draft bill concerning the mandatory attendance of ministers at committee meetings. His/Her pattern of activity demonstrates a focus on procedural oversight and the continuous challenging of the government's actions.
11.2024
38 Speeches
Very active in Riigikogu sessions, repeatedly posing questions to the Prime Minister and rapporteurs on topics spanning economics, social issues, and energy. Regularly utilizes the "free microphone" to deliver international news and anti-propaganda messages, focusing on subjects that do not make it into the Estonian media. Also mentions personal involvement in analyzing public data (specifically, the funding of NGOs).
10.2024
73 Speeches
The speaker is extremely active in the Riigikogu, participating intensely in Question Time and debates on draft legislation on almost every observed session day. They repeatedly submit formal inquiries (e.g., to the Minister of Justice concerning the rental of prison spaces and to the Minister of Social Protection regarding amendments to the Child Protection Act) and make proposals for the rejection of draft bills.
09.2024
32 Speeches
Very active in Riigikogu sessions, submitting questions and interpellations to several ministers (Education, Climate, Finance, Prime Minister) on various topics. Regularly presents a "Traditional Overview of What is Happening in the World," highlighting international examples concerning green extremism and social policy issues. Addresses both substantive questions and procedural remarks directed to the Presiding Officer.
07.2024
17 Speeches
The speaker has been active during the extraordinary sessions in July 2024, participating in both the car tax debates and the questioning of the prime ministerial candidate and ministers. They repeatedly pose questions, asking those responding to clarify their positions or rephrasing the questions when they feel the respondent failed to grasp the point. This demonstrates a high level of engagement during parliamentary question-and-answer sessions.
06.2024
22 Speeches
The speaker is highly active in the Riigikogu sittings, appearing on several days (June 3, June 5, June 12) and submitting numerous questions both to the presiding officer of the sitting and to the rapporteurs. The pattern of activity indicates a focus on procedural objections and opposition to substantive bills (such as the car tax and energy legislation).
05.2024
36 Speeches
The speaker is extremely active during Riigikogu sessions, participating almost every session day with questions and points of order. They repeatedly utilize the free microphone time to deliver political manifestos and criticize the government, particularly in the context of the European Parliament elections. They constantly raise procedural issues to draw attention to the inconsistent application of rules by the Board and the committees.
04.2024
51 Speeches
The speaker is very active in Riigikogu sessions, repeatedly submitting interpellations (to the Minister of Climate, the President of the Bank of Estonia, and the Minister of Infrastructure) and actively participating in question-and-answer rounds. He is a young politician who is interested in parliamentary traditions but is simultaneously ready to break them in order to make the voice of the opposition heard.
03.2024
64 Speeches
The speaker is highly active in the Riigikogu, participating intensively in question rounds and debates on draft legislation almost every sitting day. They submit interpellations (e.g., to the Minister of Climate) and criticize the Riigikogu Board for delays in placing these interpellations on the agenda, citing missed deadlines. They are also active in summarizing and criticizing the content of committee discussions in the main chamber.
02.2024
5 Speeches
The speaker is active in Riigikogu sessions, appearing on two consecutive days (February 21 and 22) to pose questions directed at the rapporteurs. Their pattern of activity indicates participation in debates concerning both economic issues and local government bills during late session hours.
01.2024
47 Speeches
The parliamentarian is highly active during Riigikogu sessions, posing questions to the Prime Minister and ministers almost every session day. He/She participates both in submitting interpellations and advocating for opposition bills, paying close attention to procedural matters and the rules of order for the sessions. He/She criticizes the Riigikogu Board for the lengthy delays in processing interpellations (up to eight months).