By Plenary Sessions: Rain Epler

Total Sessions: 10

Fully Profiled: 10

2024-11-21
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, plenary session
The focus is divided between international climate topics (IPCC, global warming, the Indian businessman Adani) and Estonian legislation (the Waste Act, tire blocks). A specific local or regional focus is absent.
2024-11-20
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is on legislation at the national level and the issue of citizenship concerning local government elections throughout Estonia. Specific regions, projects, or local issues are not being emphasized.
2024-11-20
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, press briefing.
The focus is both national (state budget, strategic investments) and international (Rail Baltic, cooperation with Latvia). The text also mentions the impact of excise duty increases on border trade along Estonia's southern and northern borders, highlighting the outflow of money from Estonia.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session.
The focus is primarily on the national level and core governmental activities (ministry budgets, getting the state finances in order). There is no regional focus; the emphasis is strictly on macroeconomic and state budget issues.
2024-11-13
15th Riigikogu, 4th sitting, information briefing
The focus is on international events (the US elections, the Paris Climate Agreement) and how they impact Estonia’s domestic policy (specifically energy and social policy). Within the Estonian regional context, there is mention of the potential of oil shale energy, which would become economically viable if CO2 quotas were abolished.
2024-11-11
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary session
The focus is primarily on national legislative amendments (land tax, Health Insurance Fund financing), but regional examples are highlighted to illustrate their impact. Specific target groups are mentioned, such as the "Nõmme granny" and the "agricultural entrepreneur in a rural area," emphasizing the financial situation of Local Authorities (KOVs) and their limited fiscal autonomy.
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
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2024-11-06
15th Estonian Parliament, 4th sitting, information briefing
The focus is on international events (the US elections) and their impact on European and Estonian politics. Estonia's critical mineral resources (phosphorite) are also mentioned, which points to a national resource issue.
2024-11-05
Fifteenth Riigikogu, fourth session, plenary session
The focus is on ensuring national energy supply security and strengthening international connections (specifically Estonia-Latvia). The Sõrve connection is mentioned, which points to a specific regional infrastructure project, but the overarching concern remains the competitiveness of Estonian industry.
2024-11-04
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
The focus is exclusively on national issues and legislation, such as the status of the state budget, trends in drug-related deaths, and the regulation of sports law. Regional or local focus is absent.