By Plenary Sessions: Rain Epler

Total Sessions: 7

Fully Profiled: 7

2025-09-22
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The political position is strongly conservative and anti-government. The main themes are opposition to the liberal, globalist "woke agenda" and the "green frenzy" (or radical green shift), both of which are viewed as destructive to Estonia's well-being. There are calls to return to normalcy and conservative values, with the current administration being labeled the worst government in Estonia's history. Criticism of the government is strongly value-based and performance-driven.
2025-09-17
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary sitting.
The political stance is strongly value-driven, focusing on safeguarding democracy and individual liberties against excessive state intervention. The speaker sharply opposes the "Orwellian" tendency where the officialdom and technocrats attempt to seize control of governance, viewing this as symptomatic of a wider crisis of democracy. He criticizes the government's performance as incompetent for allowing such threats to emerge, and demands the removal of the coalition from power.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The political focus is centered on the accountability and communication style of a government minister (likely holding the social affairs portfolio) concerning COVID-19 vaccination recommendations. The criticism is severe, highlighting the minister's aggressive style—specifically how they "slammed" scientific debate. Concern is also being raised regarding the relationship between Estonia and its most crucial ally, stemming from the minister's recent remarks.
2025-09-10
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, press briefing
The political stance heavily centers on the lack of transparency and mismanagement concerning the utilization of funds by the Ministry of Defence and defence investments. The speaker is demanding the resignation of Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur, accusing him of lying and incompetence, which indicates strong opposition based on performance outcomes. The historical context of the border fence construction and the transparency of its associated costs are also deemed significant.
2025-09-09
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session.
The political stance is fiercely oppositional, focusing on the shortcomings of the government’s (specifically the minister’s) activities within the defense sector. Emphasis is placed on the absence of financial discipline and internal control systems, citing the National Audit Office report. This position is clearly performance-based, demanding the minister’s personal accountability and an assessment of their leadership capacity.
2025-09-08
15th Riigikogu, 6th sitting, plenary session
The political position is strongly oppositional toward the government, accusing it of implementing liberal-democratic totalitarianism and abusing procedural rules. The primary political goal is to achieve Estonia's energy independence and restore the country's status as an electricity exporter, as it was in 2018. The speaker sharply criticizes Europe's and Estonia's excessive reliance on imports and their unreasonable energy choices (wind/solar). The political framework is strongly value-based and assertive.
2025-09-04
15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu
The most striking themes are the opposition to the government’s green transition—which is viewed as destructive to the economy and general welfare—and the demand for transparency and accountability in state governance. The political stance is strongly aimed against the government’s policies, particularly concerning the activities of the Ministry of Climate and major projects (such as Rail Baltic). The overall framework is a blend of value-based criticism (property rights, child protection) and performance-based criticism (road funding, the energy crisis).