By Plenary Sessions: Rain Epler

Total Sessions: 10

Fully Profiled: 10

2024-11-21
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The legislative focus is on the amendment to the Waste Act (Draft 430), where the speaker is clearly opposed to classifying tire blocks as a problem product. He views this legislative action as representing the commercial interests of a specific company (Ragn-Sells) and effectively squeezing competitors out of the market.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently on a draft bill that would restrict suffrage in local elections exclusively to Estonian citizens. The speaker is a staunch supporter of this change and is demanding clarification regarding its rejection by the committee, positioning themselves as a proponent of the opposition's initiative.
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
The legislative focus is on holding the government accountable for the execution of the budget, requiring the preparation of a negative supplementary budget due to unrealistic revenue forecasts. Attention is also being paid to monitoring the status and financial risks of major projects (such as Rail Baltic) and conducting a detailed review of state budget expenditures.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The primary legislative focus is amending the State Budget Act to increase the Riigikogu's control over budget execution and restrict ministers' freedom to reallocate funds. Amendment proposals were submitted for cutting PR expenses and making the budget itemization mandatory, the latter of which was partially taken into account.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus is on changing existing directions, demanding amendments in energy policy and gender identity policy. Specifically, criticism is directed at the International Labour Organization convention recently ratified by the Riigikogu, which redefines gender-based harassment and violence, and there is a demand to accelerate the adoption of nuclear energy.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
His main legislative priority is restoring the cap on land tax increases following the land valuation, a bill he strongly supports. He also backs the bill that would end the funding of elective abortions through the Health Insurance Fund budget. The speaker is a staunch opponent of the coalition's tax legislation and a proponent of alternative bills.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is on the bill to abolish the motor vehicle tax and its processing within the Riigikogu committee. The speaker is demanding clarification as to why the committee proposed rejecting the bill and what arguments were used for this purpose. He is acting as a scrutinizer of the procedure and an opponent of the car tax.
2024-11-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing
The legislative focus is currently on the rapid revision of the direction and substance of the existing green transition policy. Specific legislative bills are not mentioned; instead, there is a demand for a shift in government policy towards stable energy sources.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The legislative focus centers on overseeing government policy and requiring concrete plans within the energy sector. The speaker referenced the discussion of the topic within the Economic Affairs Committee, which indicates a direct connection to the legislative work process.
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The legislative focus is currently directed toward streamlining the Sports Act, particularly concerning the transparency and logic of the competition licensing system. Furthermore, the issue of a lobby register and a code of good practice has been raised, criticizing the government's inconsistent approach to the regulation of various sectors.