By Plenary Sessions: Rain Epler

Total Sessions: 9

Fully Profiled: 9

2024-05-29
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
The speaker leveled sharp criticism against the government coalition, accusing it of ignoring the decision to improve political culture and selectively adhering to procedural norms. The criticism is particularly harsh toward the Social Democrats, who are accused of serving the interests of lobby groups and engaging in hypocrisy (opposing nuclear subsidies while simultaneously supporting the subsidization of wind farms). He/She also criticized policies that lead to the "nationalization of children" and the expansion of bureaucracy.
2024-05-28
15th Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The confrontation is aimed directly at the ruling government coalition (the Reform Party, the Social Democrats) and its leading members (Kaja Kallas, Jürgen Ligi, Annely Akkermann). The criticism is intense, focusing on political unethical behavior, the breaking of election promises, and systemic corruption (specifically, cronyism within the management/board).
2024-05-27
Fifteenth Riigikogu, third session, plenary session
The opposition is intense and is aimed at the coalition and the ministers. The criticism is both political (an ideological disagreement concerning the green transition) and procedural (the coalition's low attendance in the chamber, and the minister's interruptions). The minister is also being questioned regarding the funding of covert campaigns and an apparent fear of engaging with investigations.
2024-05-14
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
The speaker is in an opposition role, posing critical questions to the minister regarding both education and social policy topics. The criticism is directed at specific political decisions (the termination of the linkage requirements for nursery school teachers) and the government's approach to youth upbringing. The intensity of the opposition is moderate but substantive, demanding explanations concerning the consequences of the policy.
2024-05-13
15th Estonian Parliament, 3rd session, plenary session
The primary opposition is directed against the minister, whose political activities and communication tactics are being sharply criticized. The criticism is both tactical and ethical in nature, accusing the minister of disregarding facts and using the media to score political points.
2024-05-09
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session
Strong criticism has been leveled against the defenders of the governing coalition and the e-voting system. The criticism targets both the political dimension (the prioritization of convenience) and the procedural level (the coalition is failing to adhere to the law). There is also mention of a "competing coalition party" which may bring in experts to confirm the system's validity, thereby highlighting the existing confrontation.
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd session, plenary session.
A strong backlash is aimed at the session chair and the rapporteur, who are accused of applying procedural rules unfairly and with bias, particularly toward the opposition. Substantively, banks are sharply criticized for "excessive greed" related to their extraordinary profits. The criticism is both procedural and personal (e.g., insinuations regarding the presiding officer's lack of manliness).
2024-05-08
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, information briefing
The main opponent is the prime minister, who is being criticized for personal conduct and rhetoric that divides the country. The criticism is intense and demands that the prime minister disclose the alleged scale of county "evilness" so that people know "which category they fall into in the prime minister's eyes."
2024-05-06
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session.
The main opponents are the Minister of Education and the governing coalition, particularly Eesti 200 and the Reform Party, whose political alliance is viewed as serving the interests of the Reform Party. The criticism is intense, focusing both on the Minister's scientifically unfounded positions and their failure to assume political responsibility. The speaker questions the Minister's fitness for the position.