By Plenary Sessions: Rain Epler

Total Sessions: 5

Fully Profiled: 5

2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu extraordinary session.
The political focus is centered on the past activities of Minister (Vladimir Svet) concerning the commemorations held at the Bronze Soldier monument on May 9th and other dates. The speaker adopts a strongly critical and questioning stance, demanding clarity on whether the Minister participated in these events in a private or official capacity. The framework for posing these questions is value-based, focusing on scrutinizing the Minister's background and ideological alignment.
2024-07-29
The 15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.
The political stance centers on the organization of work within the Riigikogu and the interpretation of procedural rules. The speaker questions the authority of the presiding officer to terminate debates, emphasizing the institutional framework. The position is procedural in nature, seeking clarity regarding the application of the rules.
2024-07-29
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The political position is strongly opposed to the coalition's cascade of taxes (car tax, VAT, income tax) and the raising of levies, viewing this as activity detrimental to the interests of the Estonian state and its people. Criticism is aimed both at the substance of the policy and the coalition's actions (the 'theater'), stressing that the primary objective for implementing these taxes is unclear and constantly shifting. The speaker calls upon other members of the Riigikogu to vote against these tax increases, urging them to follow their conscience.
2024-07-22
15th Riigikogu, Riigikogu's extraordinary session.
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on performance-based criticism of the government (the decline in competitiveness, the poor budget). Emphasis is placed on the potential use of security issues as a cover to redirect funds toward meeting climate neutrality goals. The speaker is skeptical of the new coalition, viewing it as a continuation of the previous government.
2024-07-15
15th Riigikogu, Extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The political stance is strongly opposed to tax hikes, especially the car tax, stressing that new taxes are fundamentally wrong during an economic recession and are detrimental to the country. The framework is value-driven and results-oriented, accusing the coalition of either deliberate or foolish anti-state actions that make life harder for Estonian citizens and businesses. The speaker demands that the government show care for the people and cease imposing further burdens.