By Plenary Sessions: Rain Epler
Total Sessions: 7
Fully Profiled: 7
2024-09-25
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary session
The speaker positions himself/herself as a fierce opponent of the coalition's energy policy—which relies on subsidizing wind and solar power—instead strongly advocating for the use of nuclear energy and oil shale as a means of saving the economy. In the social sphere, the speaker is strictly opposed to the legal definition of "social gender" (gender identity), stressing that the constitution must be grounded in biological sex. Their views are strongly value-based concerning social questions and outcome-based regarding economic and energy questions.
2024-09-24
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, plenary sitting
The political stance is strongly opposed to unreasonable administrative burdens and excessive flexibility concerning pension inheritance matters. Furthermore, the speaker sharply criticizes the government's actions, which may appear hostile toward entrepreneurs (citing accusations of tax fraud), and demands complete transparency in the introduction of draft legislation, accusing the minister of concealing crucial amendments.
2024-09-18
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The political stance involves strong opposition to the preferential development and subsidization of renewable energy, arguing that these measures result in high prices, issues with supply security, and market distortions. The party advocates for stable energy sources (nuclear, gas, oil shale), but stresses that the current subsidy scheme impedes the advancement of nuclear power. The overall approach is heavily policy- and performance-driven, focusing specifically on costs and energy security.
2024-09-16
The 15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting.
The political position is strongly opposed to the government's tax policy, particularly concerning the progressive income tax and regressive taxes, which are claimed to disproportionately affect the poor. The text stresses the hypocrisy of the Social Democrats (SDE) on the issue of helping the poor and rejects the narrative of class hatred. The political framework is value-based, underscoring the contradiction between their actions and their rhetoric.
2024-09-11
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The political focus lies at the intersection of national defense and economic support, particularly concerning the readiness of drone manufacturers. The speaker offers measured criticism of the minister's policy, which fails to support local producers until a need actually arises, thereby calling into question the economic rationale behind the government's actions. The critique targets both the policy's effectiveness and its inherent internal contradiction.
2024-09-11
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th session, press briefing.
The political focus is centered on the legality of the confiscation of the historical monument and the protection of the memory of the soldiers who fought for Estonia's freedom. The speaker adopts a strongly oppositional stance toward the government's actions, emphasizing the violation of the principles of the rule of law and the danger of operating under the premise of "thought crime." This position is strongly value-based, centered on defending civil liberties and legal clarity.
2024-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The political position is strongly oppositional, focusing on the discrepancies between the government's actions and its promises. The main issues are deficits in education funding during the period of cuts and restrictions imposed on private owners (specifically forest owners) for which fair compensation is not provided. Criticism is directed at the government's administrative capacity and budgetary policy, especially regarding unfunded mandates and the growth of bureaucracy.