By Plenary Sessions: Rain Epler
Total Sessions: 6
Fully Profiled: 6
2025-06-19
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The politician holds strongly oppositional views, primarily focusing on resistance to the growth of bureaucracy (specifically citing the Nature Conservation Act) and opposing state surveillance and data collection (referencing the super database bill). He accuses the government (the Reform Party) of dishonesty, claiming they only correct their errors after the issues have already been brought to light by others. The political framework is heavily performance-driven, characterized by criticism of the government's activities and incompetence.
2025-06-18
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The most prominent issue is the car tax, regarding which indirect opposition is being voiced, emphasizing the inconsistencies and hypocrisy of its proponents. The focus lies on political strategy and procedural correctness (consultations), thereby casting doubt on the opponents' true motives. The political framework is primarily outcome-based and centers on analyzing the behavior of parliamentary members.
2025-06-17
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
The political stance is strongly opposed to the draft legislation concerning the creation of a super database for the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and the legalization of profiling. This position is principled, focusing on protecting citizens' privacy and freedoms from excessive state control ("the deep state"). Furthermore, the economic policy of the ruling coalition (the Reform Party, the Social Democrats, and Eesti 200) is sharply criticized, with accusations that they are impoverishing the populace.
2025-06-16
XV Riigikogu, V Session, Plenary Sitting
The political position is strongly anti-regulatory, demanding the elimination of ESG reporting and the 100% renewable energy target in order to focus on boosting the economy and defense capabilities. Criticism is aimed at the government's inefficiency and rising costs, particularly in waste management and IT development. The speaker presents himself as a prophet whose earlier warnings (regarding the renewable energy target) the government has only belatedly acknowledged.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
There is strong opposition to the Reform Party’s green energy policy, with wind farms being deemed expensive, unreasonable regarding land use, and restrictive of local communities' rights. The group demands a radical overhaul of party financing supervision, viewing the ERJK’s activities as absurd bureaucracy that stifles civic activism. The political framework itself is a mix of policy-driven (costs, efficiency) and value-based (protection of rural life) approaches.
2025-06-04
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, press briefing
The political stance centers on government accountability and the deadlines associated with major infrastructure projects, specifically Rail Baltic. The speaker is demanding a clear and direct response from the Prime Minister regarding the project's 2030 completion date, thereby casting doubt on the government's overall capability. The emphasis is strongly placed on the performance of the government's activities and the delivery of its promises.