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Guntars Vītols (@guntarsv)
APVIENOTAIS SARAKSTS - Latvijas Zaļā partija, Latvijas Reģionu Apvienība, Liepājas partija · Ekonomists (FM ministra birojs)
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That's how inflation works. VAT adjusts automatically. Our economy's real growth rate is just above 2%. Plus inflation of 3-4%. Together 5-6%. And tax revenues also grow by an average of 5-6%. Every year. Mostly due to inflation, yes! And expenses also grow by the same amount each year, so we can't get out of the budget deficit. If fuel becomes unexpectedly more expensive as it is now, they come and ask for extra money for fuel. But not only for that—demands have been 10 times greater than possibilities for years. This gives me hives. Everyone should consider how much milk that cow can actually give. Absolutely everyone, including those who now ask to reduce fuel prices at the expense of taxes. A little sense won't come home.
@guntarsv@realNepareizais If the volume of liters consumed remains more or less unchanged, how much excess VAT revenue from fuel is there currently compared to the fuel price at the beginning of summer?
APVIENOTAIS SARAKSTS - Latvijas Zaļā partija, Latvijas Reģionu Apvienība, Liepājas partija · Ekonomists (FM ministra birojs)
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@sidsloth261949@realNepareizais True. The ABC of truth. But we here cannot influence global processes and thus fuel prices. Attempts to shift money from one pocket to another through taxes will not solve this problem. It is a zero-sum paradigm.
The financial situation of Valka municipality is not improving, so the council should start the financial stabilization process by the end of the month. All Valka municipal council deputies received such a letter from the Ministry of Finance at the beginning of September. https://t.co/TnYpYKGIYMhttps://t.co/axjU6Yl76k
APVIENOTAIS SARAKSTS - Latvijas Zaļā partija, Latvijas Reģionu Apvienība, Liepājas partija · Ekonomists (FM ministra birojs)
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The energy crisis affects absolutely everyone, directly or indirectly (through service prices). The private sector feels the increase in costs, and in the public sector it's the same - they are asking for extra money not only for fuel against the backdrop of an already negative budget. There is no pleasant solution here. Everyone will have to bear this on their shoulders, whether they want to or not.
Yes, at the state level, tax reduction is not too pleasant, on the other hand how long will business withstand high fuel prices? I already hear on the sidelines that some foresters have slightly slowed down work to understand the price trend.
APVIENOTAIS SARAKSTS - Latvijas Zaļā partija, Latvijas Reģionu Apvienība, Liepājas partija · Ekonomists (FM ministra birojs)
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Very simple. In communism everything is free and provided by the state. They expect it 'for free'.
I see it as a post-Soviet mindset. On one hand, they demand the state provide everything. Be responsible for everything. This is a regular social media topic. Give me this, that and more. And on the other hand, they don't want to pay for it.
I don't ask the state to support me and provide me something. That's capitalism. And accordingly, I don't have this contradiction.
It seems that Zemgale Regional Court judge Raimonds Rinčs may have beaten his wife – Jelgava City Council lawyer Lelde Rinča, even while drunk. And where is the Istanbul Convention? And why are all the Dombravas and Smiltēns so quiet, so quiet this time? And why aren't Beate's handbags crying? https://t.co/44gSlb7LeB
I was at an expensive restaurant. Nearby sits Šteinbuka, who has been teaching for 20 years how to handle the state budget. When it's time to pay the bill, Šteinbuka pulls out a white envelope full of cash and pays the restaurant bill. https://t.co/pkLbz3ITgN
@kSukevics What did Linke promise to Berliners? The common feature there is disappointment in the ruling parties, which cannot keep promises. So, in protest, they vote more to the right or more to the left. If Merz remains chancellor, it will also be the same going forward.
Nothing probably illustrates better what “Progressive” in power means than Kaspars Briškens' career. A person has sucked out a million just in salary from the transport sector, was responsible for strategies, planning, held the ministerial post, but what is the result of the activity? Rail Baltica has become more expensive and is not being built, nothing more than the unnecessary pile in the Daugava and the station at the airport never came to be, they couldn't even finish designing and expropriating the land. Meanwhile, AirBaltic requested Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Hundreds of millions lost and squandered, another million spent on the salary of one “progressive” specialist, and in the end nothing is being built, everything becomes more expensive and goes bankrupt.
That is exactly why “Progressives” must never be allowed near power anywhere!
APVIENOTAIS SARAKSTS - Latvijas Zaļā partija, Latvijas Reģionu Apvienība, Liepājas partija · Biedrības 'Latvijas restarts' biedrs
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A perfectly good and precise detailed plan, also mentioning the names of @Progresivie's second-echelon strivers. Adding to the author. No one says the Archer is bad. It's simply too expensive for us. Paraphrasing @AndrisKulbergs's quote: 'We want to ride in a Bentley, but the money is for a Škoda.' https://t.co/e3tiseneNd
We will tell the whole truth about @Progresivie's affair with the procurement of the artillery system 'Archer'. In a normal country @AndrisSpruds would have been in prison long ago, but here it's not customary.
About everything in order.
The NBS defines the need for newer and more modern artillery systems. Research takes place and NBS specialists recognize the Czech company's 'Morana' as the best and most advantageous.
What does Sprūds do? He makes the NBS opinion be reworked and under political pressure the Swedish 'Archer' is recognized as the 'best'. NBS commander Pudāns shows he is a weak rag and cannot resist the demands of the communist Sprūds. What will this commander do when the war starts?
Then Sprūds orders his minions in the ministry to prepare the necessary documents for an official decision. They are prepared by Sprūds's party's placements in the defense ministry - Uģis Norītis and Rolands Heniņš. Both are deputy state secretaries and loyal progressives. The ministry makes the decision and sends it to the Cabinet of Ministers, where it is also approved.
Why is the 'Archer' procurement unprofitable and even harmful for the Latvian state?
First, the price, which is disproportionately expensive. The Swedes could not even name a final price during these three years, but according to preliminary calculations, one artillery vehicle would have to be paid well over 10 million euros, and that is an inadequate sum. In the end, the procurement of artillery vehicles would be well over 100 million euros. Moreover, the costs of maintenance, training and the artillery shells themselves are not yet known. Together it would be well over 100 million euros.
Secondly, deadlines. The Swedes are still NOT able to deliver 'Archer'. Possibly it would only be after several years, but Latvia needs it NOW. The Swedes wanted to palm off the old 6x6 'Archer' to Latvia, while they would produce the needed 8x8 vehicles after many years. An absolutely unprofitable deal.
Thirdly, ammunition. The 155mm artillery ammunition (NATO standard) available to the NBS is NOT suitable for 'Archer'. It would have to be bought from those same Swedes for many millions of euros, because it is specific ammunition suitable ONLY for 'Archer' vehicles. Again a completely unprofitable deal.
Fourthly, industry. Latvia requires that part of the artillery vehicles be produced in Latvia (similar to 'Patria'), but the Swedes cannot ensure that. Thus, Latvia's economic benefit from this deal is a complete zero. Unprofitable.
'Progresīvie' whine that these artillery vehicles have 'proven themselves' in Ukraine. That's nonsense. Yes, the Swedish government donated 'Archer' to the Ukrainian army and they were, of course, accepted, because Ukrainian forces lack armor. The Ukrainian army said they would not buy such vehicles with their own money because they are too expensive and have many flaws. The Ukrainians themselves can produce 'Bogdana' artillery vehicles, which are not worse and are many times cheaper.
'Progresīvie' say that Latvia must buy the Swedish 'Archer' because Swedish soldiers are 'protecting' Latvia.
'Progresīvie' lie again. The Swedes have sent to Latvia a pathetic number of soldiers with even more pathetic combat equipment. In reality, Latvia is protecting Sweden, because when Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, the Swedes wet their pants and quickly ended their hypocritical 'neutrality' and joined NATO. The Swedes sent a small contingent to Latvia for form's sake. Then, when the big s--- from Russia will start, Latvia will take the first blow and we will be the ones protecting Sweden.
Swedish defense minister Paul Jonson's wailing is completely unnecessary and this corrupt politician did not use the opportunity to keep quiet. Sweden would be better off thinking how to reform its dilapidated army, which consists of ONLY ~7000 professional soldiers (including various accountants, secretaries, guards and headquarters loafers).
An important note about so-called strategic intergovernmental cooperation. In 1946, the Swedish government handed over 132 Latvian legionnaires to the USSR, who were then taken to USSR death camps and KGB prisons. The Swedes have already betrayed the Latvians once, and you can be sure - when the Russians try to come in here again, the soft Swedes will be the first to wet their pants and run home.
Strategic cooperation is built on trusting relationships, but the Swedes have not proven they are reliable allies.
All this shows how harmful 'Progresīvie' are to the Latvian state. These people lie, sabotage and undermine the Latvian state at every step.
APVIENOTAIS SARAKSTS - Latvijas Zaļā partija, Latvijas Reģionu Apvienība, Liepājas partija · Ekonomists (FM ministra birojs)
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I defend him 150%. And you knew about the situation then. I know much more about it too.
He was just instrumental in settling another matter. Only a few people know that. It's under the highest level of secrecy. I helped pass the message there, beyond which there is none higher. And panic actions began. Thank you for not initiating a criminal case.
I take satisfaction in that. It was only a few months, and only one and a half remain.
I will go and shit with satisfaction.
@guntarsv@KokinsIngus@CVK_zinas Notably, you did not defend your brother with a single word, saying that these allegations are false. The emphasis on 'I had no involvement.' Brr. But your political choices after what Kvadrāts did to your brother indicate either a lack of principles or disorientation.
How to slow down the pace of fuel price increases? Advice from a fuel retailer:
🔹One of the solutions would be to cancel the fee for the strategic fuel reserve for 6 months, which could reduce fuel prices by approximately 6 cents per liter.
🔹Also, the excise tax on diesel and gasoline could be temporarily reduced to the EU minimum level. For diesel from €396 to €330 per 1000 liters, and for gasoline from €555 to €359 per 1000 liters. In this case, EU agreements would be respected, and the diesel price could drop by 6 cents, while gasoline price by almost 20 cents.
🔹Until April 1 next year, diesel and agro-diesel could be exempted from mandatory biofuel blending requirements, or bio-mandate, which could reduce the final fuel price for consumers in Latvia by 6 to 12 cents per liter.
By adopting this package of measures, the VAT rate could temporarily remain unchanged.
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APVIENOTAIS SARAKSTS - Latvijas Zaļā partija, Latvijas Reģionu Apvienība, Liepājas partija · Ekonomists (FM ministra birojs)
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I had no involvement. I have actually worked in the private sector for most of my life. Without procurement, without any state involvement. But I know the facts. Since then, VAT evasion (VAT gap) has decreased twofold. Nowhere else in the EU is that the case; we are among the leaders. I will tell you about the Martinson clan's victory another time. Or never. That is my choice.
@guntarsv@CVK_zinas Thank you for the explanation. A few questions remained, but I will not continue, because you believe that awkward questions can only be asked by people who are paid. P.S. If someone wanted to damage your reputation, they would rather ask questions about your involvement in VAT schemes when your brother worked at the State Revenue Service.
APVIENOTAIS SARAKSTS - Latvijas Zaļā partija, Latvijas Reģionu Apvienība, Liepājas partija · Ekonomists (FM ministra birojs)
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@aivars_ve@JanisIkstens I'm watching. Whether colleagues won't go in the usual direction earlier. We'll see that after the elections. If I, plausibly, disappear from the scene, then the usual flank will have won. That simple.
@guntarsv@JanisIkstens With the victory in the Saeima elections comes not only political but also enormous economic power - control over positions in state capital companies, salaries, resources, procurement, and influence. Why would those who have obtained it suddenly give it up of their own accord? Without external pressure, it will not happen.
APVIENOTAIS SARAKSTS - Latvijas Zaļā partija, Latvijas Reģionu Apvienība, Liepājas partija · Ekonomists (FM ministra birojs)
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I have never had a bachelor's degree. I went to Sweden through the LU student exchange program, they have their own system, they looked at what I had studied in Latvia, and after my studies they awarded me a master's degree. Physics was taught much more thoroughly in Latvia back then than in Sweden. You could feel it, I have written about it here.
And they not only awarded me a master's degree. I was also accepted into the theoretical physics doctoral program there, and I also taught Swedish physics students. But I decided not to continue and returned to Latvia.
I already understand that I will be attacked right before the elections, you have been given a task and you are paid for that? How much?
@guntarsv@CVK_zinas Thanks for the whole picture. I ask because you were born in August 1972. You finished school in June 1990. In 1994 you were 22 years old. In the funding report for your studies it is indicated that you are from the University of Latvia. Tell me, where did you get your bachelor's degree?
🇫🇷 Macron: The fuel crisis has arrived. He delivered a blunt energy warning while landing off Canada's coast in Saint-Pierre to meet PM Carney. France burns through 600,000 barrels of diesel every single day and relies on foreign imports for half of its total intake. Macron admitted Paris cannot afford to run short and confirmed that emergency stockpiling has accelerated across national gas and oil reserves. France’s fuel crisis is exploding with 1 in 9 petrol stations in the country now struggling to keep at least one type of petrol or diesel in stock. The meeting between the two leaders comes as Canada and the EU discuss possible associate membership to the bloc. Trump calls the idea laughable and threatens retaliatory tariffs over any “hostile act”. Or is he just jealous the EU didn’t ask him to join first. Writer: Bri https://t.co/5je9PC8JR9
I see this as the most essential problem, I defined it from the beginning. If the management of companies is not detached from the politburo, corruption and inefficiency will not diminish. There are two examples known worldwide. Singapore's Temasek (works excellently) and Malaysia's 1MDB, which ended with perhaps the biggest corruption scandal, the prime minister ended up behind bars. We need to seriously look towards eradicating Grafistāna at the root. The state capture structure overseen by Andris Grafs, the nightingale of Unity.