By Months: Rain Epler
Total Months: 11
Fully Profiled: 11
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.