Session Profile: Rain Epler
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
2024-01-16
Political Position
The speaker strongly supports removing controversial monuments from public spaces to put an end to the celebrations and general commotion ("trall") that take place around them. Also central to the focus are green transition objectives, such as material recycling and water reuse, with an emphasis on the necessity of avoiding excessive bureaucracy. The political framework is primarily policy- and value-driven, concentrating on the organization of public space and environmental sustainability.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates knowledge of the legislative process and the separation of powers, emphasizing the legislature's role in refining draft legislation. Technical terminology related to environmental regulation and material recycling/reuse is employed (e.g., wastewater, raw materials). There is a continuous demand for data-driven analysis and statistics (such as water volume and raw material potential) from the ministry to facilitate the improvement of legislation.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, analytical, and inquisitive, addressing the session chair, rapporteurs, and ministers respectfully. The focus lies on logical and political argumentation, seeking to clarify the true objective of the draft legislation and evaluating its practical impact. The metaphor "toorik" (raw material/blank) is employed to describe the draft bill presented by the ministry, to which contributions are promised.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Activity Patterns
The speaker was active during the January 16th plenary session, participating with questions and comments in at least three separate discussions. Their pattern of activity primarily involves posing questions to rapporteurs and ministers to clarify the objectives of the draft legislation and request further information.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Opposition Stance
The criticism focuses on the inadequate analysis of the draft legislation, especially concerning the ministry's assertion that the workload will not significantly increase due to the regulation on water reuse. The speaker also requests clarification regarding colleague Valdo Randpere's claims that he was prevented from speaking, emphasizing procedural fairness.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Collaboration Style
The speaker is cooperative in the legislative process, allowing the "initial draft" of the bill presented by the executive branch to be supplemented and improved. Reference is also made to the questions posed by other colleagues (Uibo, Seeme, Tiidus), showing a willingness to participate in the debate and take others' contributions into account.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Regional Focus
Insufficient data.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Economic Views
Economic perspectives primarily focus on the efficiency of regulations, raising concerns about the increasing bureaucratic burden resulting from new environmental rules. Furthermore, there is an ongoing search for data regarding the economically viable use of recycled materials as raw inputs, highlighting their potential as an alternative to traditional mining or importation.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Social Issues
The primary social issue revolves around the management of public space and historical memory, with strong support for the removal of the monument to prevent the continuation of inappropriate celebrations occurring at the site. Furthermore, attention is focused on guaranteeing freedom of speech for members of parliament and ensuring procedural justice within the work of the Riigikogu.
5 Speeches Analyzed
Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on completing the removal of controversial monuments and improving environmental sustainability regulations (specifically, water and material recycling). The speaker emphasizes the need to give the executive branch clear requirements while simultaneously granting them free rein regarding the details, thereby adhering to the principle of separation of powers.
5 Speeches Analyzed