By Plenary Sessions: Rain Epler
Total Sessions: 7
Fully Profiled: 7
2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is on criticizing the actions of the government and the leadership of the Riigikogu (Parliament). The primary concerns cited are the failure to close the land border with Russia and the opposition to legislative drafts that restrict freedom of speech or penalize individuals based on their reading preferences (referencing the Taro bill). It also strongly criticizes the attempts by the Speaker of the Riigikogu to limit the rights of Parliament members.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
Legislative focus is directed toward opposing government-initiated bills concerning data collection and surveillance. Specifically, there is opposition to the "super database law," which is considered bad and must be voted against in any case. He/She also criticizes the legislative procedure, where things are being rushed through in the name of European funding without delving into the substance.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The focus is on the actions and accountability of ministers and international diplomacy, rather than specific bills or legislative priorities.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
The focus is on holding the executive branch accountable and oversight, especially highlighting the results of the audit of the Ministry of Defence’s activities. Specific new bills or amendments are not mentioned; the emphasis is on the failure to comply with existing internal control requirements.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The legislative focus is directed at the oversight of government activities and the enhancement of internal control systems to ensure the fulfillment of the recommendations made by the National Audit Office. The priority is improving processes and management in the defense sector.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is directed towards the criticism of the energy strategy and the necessity for its modification, stressing the need to make "reasonable decisions" and regain the capacity for electricity export. Furthermore, the speaker concentrates on ensuring the integrity of the Riigikogu's procedural formats by questioning the suitability of a government minister to serve as the rapporteur for the dialogue.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The representative is an active initiator, submitting numerous inquiries (e.g., regarding road funding, Nordica, compensation areas, and ministers' representation expenses) and draft legislation. The main legislative priorities are the implementation of a bank tax, amending the Hunting Act to prevent damage caused by predators, and modifying the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act to increase ministerial accountability.