By Plenary Sessions: Rain Epler
Total Sessions: 5
Fully Profiled: 5
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, VI Session, Plenary Sitting
The primary legislative priority is opposing government bills and mitigating their impact, particularly concerning the obligations imposed on energy production companies and the restriction of mineral resource usage. He is an active critic, calling for a more lenient transposition of directives regarding smaller enterprises and submitting amendments aimed at fostering economic development.
2025-10-15
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Information Hour
The focus is on easing and adjusting international obligations and EU regulations (the Migration Pact, climate targets). The priority is reviewing Estonia's LULUCF obligations and securing a derogation from the Migration Pact, rather than initiating domestic draft legislation.
2025-10-13
15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The legislative focus is aimed at rejecting the draft bill for the transposition of the European Union budget directive, arguing that it restricts the power of the Riigikogu and hands control over to technocrats. Attention is also being paid to verifying the transparency of the proceedings related to the draft bill concerning the increase of Elering's share capital and pre-election tax relief.
2025-10-08
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The primary legislative focus is the government budget and its rejection. He/She is a strong opponent of amendments to the Planning Act, which he/she believes restrict the rights of local governments and create the risk of officials abusing their discretionary power (referring to the vague clause concerning climate change considerations). He/She is both the initiator and a supporter of bills to reduce the VAT on foodstuffs, and is also engaged in detailed monitoring of amendments to the Major Accidents Act and criminal law.
2025-10-07
The 15th Riigikogu, 6th Session, Plenary Sitting
The focus is on the oversight of the government's budget process and financial management, particularly concerning the minister's ability to prevent unreasonable expenditures. The speaker's role is that of an interrogator who demands explanations regarding proposals that were either retained in the budget or averted.