By Plenary Sessions: Rain Epler

Total Sessions: 10

Fully Profiled: 10

2025-01-29
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th sitting, information briefing
The focus is clearly international, centering on Estonia's relationship with its biggest ally, the United States. The diplomatic activities of Latvia, Lithuania, and Denmark (in relation to Greenland) are also mentioned to allow for a comparison of the Estonian government's success.
2025-01-28
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The focus is on national issues (specialists required in Estonia, Estonian banks) and international matters (IBRD, international financial institutions). There is absolutely no reference to specific local or regional interests.
2025-01-27
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
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2025-01-22
15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session.
The speaker's focus is primarily on national economic problems (inflation, poverty). The regional aspect manifests itself in the discussion of unfair network fees, where he contrasts the potential consequences of Lasnamäe (due to its proximity to Iru) being exempted from these fees with the resulting impact on the residents of Võrumaa and Põlvamaa.
2025-01-22
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The focus is directed at the national level (the well-being of the Estonian people) and international comparison (governments of European countries). Specific local or regional projects or communities are not emphasized.
2025-01-21
15th Riigikogu, 5th sitting, plenary session
The focus is directed toward the national and European Union levels, specifically addressing the issues, supports, and regulations within the agricultural sector. Emphasis is also placed on the administrative burden faced by agricultural producers and their relationships with state institutions (PRIA, the Labour Inspectorate).
2025-01-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The regional focus is aimed at supporting rural areas and families living outside major population centers. The car tax, which disproportionately affects these regions, is facing particular criticism, alongside expressed concerns regarding the closure of rural schools. This highlights worries about the deepening of regional inequality.
2025-01-15
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, information briefing
The focus is primarily on national issues (energy, state governance) and international responsibility (the global defense of democracy and transparency). It also addresses the local level, protecting the right of democratically elected municipal councils to refuse to initiate detailed planning for wind farms, thereby prioritizing local democracy.
2025-01-14
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
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2025-01-13
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary session
The speaker emphasizes the negative impact of centralization and the closure of courthouses on local communities, focusing specifically on the examples of Põlva and Võrumaa. He criticizes the Põlva mayor, a member of the Reform Party, for failing to stand up for his municipality, despite his party's position in the coalition. He also opposes the trend of "moving everything to Tallinn."