By Plenary Sessions: Rain Epler

Total Sessions: 7

Fully Profiled: 7

2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The opposition is extremely intense and is directed at the Reform Party, the Social Democrats, and Eesti 200, who are accused of causing a crisis of democracy and moving towards totalitarianism. Criticism targets both the government's actions and ethical issues (lying, labeling critics as enemies). Compromise is ruled out, with calls for voters not to elect representatives of the governing parties.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The main adversaries are the governing coalition, which is accused of incompetence and allowing a crisis of democracy to develop, and the bureaucracy/technocrats who are attempting to seize control of state governance. The opposition is intense and uncompromising, demanding that the coalition be consigned to the dustbin of history. Furthermore, he/she warns against letting the social democrats (SocDems) anywhere near power.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The main confrontation involves ministers and members of the Reform Party, who are being criticized for their aggressive communication style and for concealing their personal opinions. Criticism is also aimed at the lack of political background and experience of party members (Hanno Pevkur), with him being labeled a "political broiler." The critique of the opponent's style is intense and personal.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
The primary target is Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur, who faces intense attacks both personally (allegations of lying and evasion) and procedurally (for failing to address shortcomings in internal control). The opposition is uncompromising, demanding the minister be removed from office. Additionally, earlier decisions concerning the funding of the border fence are also being criticized, with Mart and Martin Helme being named.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The primary target is Minister Pevkur, who is being criticized for both political failures (concerning the state of reserves) and procedural shortcomings (the failure to establish internal controls). The criticism is intense and has reached a personal level, questioning the minister's independent leadership capacity and labeling him the Secretary-General’s puppet.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
Strong opposition is directed at the government and ministers, who are accused of abusing power and promoting the coalition at Riigikogu events. The criticism is both policy-based (concerning energy) and ideological, accusing the government of distorting the truth and employing "bastard language" (a reference to the reinterpretation of the Elering CEO’s statements). No willingness to compromise is evident; instead, the opposing side is called upon to abandon their political attachments.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The main targets of criticism are the Speaker of the Riigikogu, Lauri Hussar (facing accusations of repression, incompetence, and disregard for the law), as well as Climate Minister Yoko Alender and Kristen Michal. The criticism is directed both at the substance of the policy (road funding, restrictions on the green transition) and at procedural conduct (ministers' absence from committees, the fast-tracking of draft legislation). The confrontation is intense, and no willingness to compromise is evident, with the coalition being accused of pursuing "steamroller politics."