Session Profile: Rain Epler
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
2024-04-17
Political Position
The speaker strongly opposes the Riigikogu's (Parliament's) organization of work and voting procedures, criticizing the government's alleged desire to set precedents despite assurances to the contrary. This position is aimed at criticizing the effective functioning of the parliament, stressing that the current conduct leads to the disregard of the opposition. This is a strongly procedural stance rooted in the criticism of institutional performance.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise regarding the Riigikogu's Rules of Procedure, voting processes, and the establishment of parliamentary precedents. They focus on conceptualizing the Riigikogu's "effective functioning" and analyzing its subsequent implications. This expertise is aimed at scrutinizing the parliament's democratic processes and its adherence to established rules.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is critical and probing, utilizing rhetorical questions to challenge the opposing side's viewpoints and push them to the point of absurdity. The speaker employs irony and sarcasm when describing the ideal vision of "efficient functioning," where the coalition votes on bills without any participation from the opposition. The tone is direct and challenging.
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Activity Patterns
According to the data, the action is confined solely to the question and criticism raised during the parliamentary plenary session concerning voting procedures. This constitutes an intervention driven by the handling of a specific draft law and the procedural decisions associated with it.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition's stance is robust, directed against the actions of the government or the governing bodies of the Riigikogu concerning the handling of draft legislation. The criticism is procedural, accusing the opposing side of setting precedents and disregarding the role of the opposition. The speaker points out that the government is attempting to accelerate the Riigikogu's work too rapidly, thereby marginalizing the opposition.
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Collaboration Style
There is no evidence of cooperation; instead, the style is confrontational and critical, casting doubt on the legitimacy of most of the actions taken. A reference is made to the response given to Seeder, suggesting an awareness of the questions raised by other members, but not indicating any cross-party collaboration.
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Regional Focus
None. The focus is solely on the national parliament's rules of procedure and the legislative process.
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Economic Views
Not enough data
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Social Issues
Not enough data
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is centered on the voting procedure for a specific draft bill and the establishment of related precedents. The speaker is critical of the parliament's accelerated pace of work, which they believe obstructs substantive work.
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