By Months: Rain Epler

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.