By Plenary Sessions: Rain Epler

Total Sessions: 10

Fully Profiled: 10

2024-04-30
Fifteenth Riigikogu, Third Session, Plenary Session.
The legislative focus centers on opposing government bills concerning the raising of taxes and fees, as well as social commitments. Strict adherence to legislative drafting standards (HÕNTE) and the existence of impact assessments are being demanded. As a specific measure, a proposal was submitted on behalf of the EKRE parliamentary group to reject the bill regarding the income tax exemption for the average pension.
2024-04-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary focus is on demanding institutional accountability via an interpellation, aiming to influence the stance of the Governor of the Bank of Estonia in the European Central Bank's Governing Council concerning banking regulations and climate policy. The goal is to oppose regulatory pressure that would amount to a "death sentence" for economic sectors.
2024-04-18
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is on broader energy policy and strategic choices (such as introducing nuclear energy), which necessitate major infrastructure decisions and long-term planning. While specific draft legislation or amendments are not mentioned, the text emphasizes the need for a fact-based debate when shaping the energy strategy.
2024-04-17
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
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.
2024-04-16
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker is actively opposed to the amendments to the Energy Market Act (the universal service provision) and supports the draft legislation concerning the identification of return certificate applicants via video link. His/Her primary priority is amending the e-elections law to incorporate identity verification via video link as a means of mitigating security risks.
2024-04-15
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The legislative focus is on parliamentary control and oversight of the Transport Administration's activities and the road maintenance budget. The priority is to ensure funding for road maintenance and to establish a regular mechanism (e.g., via the Deputy Secretary General) for assessing the safety impact of the Transport Administration's innovative solutions.
2024-04-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary sitting
The focus is on opposing government policies and budget decisions, particularly regarding the financing of the green transition and value-based issues within the social sector. The priority is supporting families with children and teachers, and protecting children from social gender ideology. Specific draft legislation is not mentioned, but the creation of the "financing model working group" is criticized.
2024-04-04
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed towards the organizational issues of the Riigikogu and the practices for distributing positions within the Parliament's board. The speaker's role is that of an information gatherer and a seeker of procedural clarity regarding the current agenda item.
2024-04-03
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The main legislative focus is on the correctness of processing draft legislation and the impact of proposed amendments on the adoption of laws. The speaker is actively verifying the details of a bill concerning crisis situations and the regulation governing the issuance of permits by the Environmental Board, emphasizing the constitutional and legal implications of the draft legislation.
2024-04-03
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus is on the swift advancement of the bank tax bill, whose proponent is acting both as a reminder and a supporter of the initiative. Also under focus are government decisions concerning the nation's energy production capacity and security.