By Months: Rain Epler
Total Months: 19
Fully Profiled: 19
10.2025
48 Speeches
There is not enough data.
09.2025
35 Speeches
The speaker primarily adopts an opposition stance, focusing heavily on criticizing the government and its ministers. There is no evidence of a willingness to cooperate or compromise with other parties or colleagues, apart from a brief agreement with the position held by colleague Reinsalu.
06.2025
43 Speeches
Willing to cooperate with other opposition parties, supporting Isamaa’s bills (ESG reporting, car tax) and submitting joint proposals (ERJK reform). [The subject] is open to discussing amendments in the committee to improve the draft legislation. [The subject] criticizes the coalition, noting that they admit to problems in private conversations but still vote against the opposition’s bills.
05.2025
65 Speeches
The cooperation style is primarily confrontational, yet it positions itself as a provider of rational solutions that the coalition ignores (e.g., regarding ESG reporting). It calls for regional cooperation in Southeast Estonia to protect the region's interests across party lines. It criticizes Isamaa and the Centre Party when they support the narrative of the green transition.
04.2025
54 Speeches
The approach to cooperation is rigid concerning the government, but the speaker expresses hope of finding opposition support for sensible legislation, citing similar initiatives by other factions regarding the bank tax. He is optimistic that a "reasonable wing" could emerge within the opposition ranks (including the Social Democrats), allowing them to move forward with beneficial bills. He recognizes colleagues (such as Aivar Sõerd) for their participation in the debate, but shows no willingness to compromise on the coalition's core ideological objectives.
03.2025
17 Speeches
The style of cooperation is predominantly confrontational and focused on challenging the government's actions. He refers to cooperating with colleagues when submitting an interpellation regarding the issues facing the border regions of Southeast Estonia. There are no references to seeking compromises with the ruling parties or engaging in cross-party political cooperation.
02.2025
18 Speeches
The speaker primarily operates in the role of an opposition critic, but mentions receiving assistance on procedural matters from "more experienced colleagues." He/She positively notes the progress of inquiries made by other opposition parties (the Center Party), contrasting this with his/her own blocked attempts. Direct cooperation with the coalition is not evident.
01.2025
45 Speeches
In terms of cooperation, there is a clear readiness for compromise (for instance, the appeal for the Social Democrats to leave the coalition and try working with EKRE) alongside intra-factional cooperation (submitting bills jointly with colleagues). At the same time, the general attitude towards the governing partners remains predominantly hostile and distrustful, often accusing them of misrepresenting their own positions.
12.2024
19 Speeches
The speaker primarily works in opposition but collaborates with colleagues on submitting legislation (e.g., the draft bill on ministerial accountability). He/She is willing to acknowledge members of the opposing party (Annely Akkermann) when they affirm his/her viewpoints. He/She seeks expert opinions from other colleagues (e.g., Leo Kunnas), demonstrating an openness to knowledge sharing, but not to compromise with the government.
11.2024
38 Speeches
The cooperation is happening within the opposition, where proposals regarding cuts to the budget and administrative expenses are being made jointly with faction colleagues Martin Helme and Kert Kingo. They do not support making compromises with the coalition, criticizing the Social Democrats' desire to discuss these matters behind closed doors.
10.2024
73 Speeches
The speaker works together with his fellow faction members when submitting parliamentary inquiries, and notes that regarding the bank tax bill, he has found like-minded individuals even among other opposition parties. He is open to the idea that the Minister of Finance could support amendments aimed at improving budget transparency, but generally views the coalition's actions with profound distrust.
09.2024
32 Speeches
Cooperation is evident both within the faction (e.g., submitting interpellations with colleagues) and with the opposition (e.g., references to Martin Helme, procedural support). There are no indications of a willingness to compromise with the government; instead, the focus is on stressing opposition to the government's activities and proposing the discontinuation of draft legislation.
07.2024
17 Speeches
The speaker maintains a strongly oppositional stance, focusing on exposing and challenging the government's actions. There is no mention of cooperation with the coalition; instead, all members of the Riigikogu, including coalition partners, are called upon to search their conscience and vote against the proposed tax increases.
06.2024
22 Speeches
The speaker operates as a member of the EKRE faction and supports the faction's proposed amendments (e.g., the state holding a majority stake in a nuclear power plant). He supports the procedural concerns raised by other opposition colleagues (Seeder, Vooglaiu), but he lacks any willingness to compromise with the ruling coalition, stressing that the coalition refuses to heed the voice of reason.
05.2024
36 Speeches
The speaker adopts a largely confrontational stance, focusing on holding ministers and rapporteurs accountable. He demonstrates a readiness for cross-factional cooperation in supporting a common-sense energy policy (nuclear energy), even while simultaneously criticizing the indecisiveness of other conservative forces. There is no indication of a willingness to compromise with the coalition; rather, he calls on voters not to elect government representatives to the European Parliament.
04.2024
51 Speeches
The speaker collaborates with fellow faction members (for instance, Martin Helme when submitting an interpellation) and consults with them in the chamber. There is no mention of entering into compromises with the coalition; rather, they demand the rejection of government policies and the resignation of the coalition, emphasizing the opposition's role as the party exposing the government's errors.
03.2024
64 Speeches
The speaker is acting on behalf of the faction (EKRE), proposing that the draft bill be rejected, and submitting interpellations alongside colleagues. He urges his colleagues (especially members of the nuclear energy support group) to support the motion for rejection. The readiness for cooperation with the government is low, focusing instead on confrontation and criticism.
02.2024
5 Speeches
The speaker’s style is more argumentative and interrogative, rather than seeking compromise. He uses examples from colleagues (such as the session chair’s change of heart regarding the progressive income tax) to underscore ideological clarity. There are no direct references in the text to cross-party cooperation or a willingness to compromise.
01.2024
47 Speeches
Cooperation is primarily envisioned with colleagues from the opposition when submitting interpellations and advocating for joint legislative drafts. He/She is attempting to establish a constructive dialogue by inquiring with experienced colleagues about parliamentary customs and procedures. [He/She] expresses hope that the ruling coalition will approach the opposition’s bills constructively.