By Plenary Sessions: Rain Epler

Total Sessions: 8

Fully Profiled: 8

2025-04-24
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker is prepared for pragmatic cooperation, even if it means the coalition adopts the opposition's good ideas and presents them as their own. He communicates directly with colleagues (Mario, Martin), acknowledging their expertise, but challenging their ideological stances. He emphasizes the need to create a framework that ensures a level playing field for entrepreneurs, rather than directing the flow of money into the pockets of a select few.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The collaborative style is predominantly critical, yet it acknowledges the valid points made by colleagues (Kadastik), utilizing these points to reinforce its own stance. A cross-party consensus on issues of island operation and security is highlighted, even though the coalition's actions regarding security funding are criticized.
2025-04-23
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
Not enough data.
2025-04-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Acknowledges cooperation within the opposition, although political competition is also noted. Regarding working with the coalition, [he/she/it] is pessimistic, citing "the mathematics of the Riigikogu chamber," but does not entirely lose hope that consensus could emerge on some issues. The previous time in government is described as a period where vigorous efforts were made to improve people's livelihoods.
2025-04-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Not enough data.
2025-04-09
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker is open to cooperation with the opposition (the Social Democrats) regarding the repeal of the car tax, but remains skeptical of their sincerity. Coalition partners are also urged to support establishing the framework for a bank tax, emphasizing that this would be a sensible move for the state in the long term. Cooperation is conditional and focuses on specific draft legislation.
2025-04-09
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, information briefing
There is insufficient data regarding the style of cooperation, the willingness to compromise, or cross-party collaboration.
2025-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
There are no references to cooperation with other political parties; rather, emphasis is placed on the party's unified stance (e.g., there are two sexes), contrasting with the government's positions. Communication with the minister is demanding and critical, requiring a clear answer to unanswered questions.