Latvian Political Monitor

Let's not decide which unloved one we love less.

Kulbergs: various crisis management institutions have been established, millions allocated, but we are not ready for crises.

Kulbergs rates his government's work pace as unprecedented in Latvia.

Kulbergs assesses his government's work pace as unprecedented in Latvia.

“Such a pace has not been seen in Latvia.” Kulbergs evaluates his government's first 100 days.

Anita Daukšte: 25 days until the elections. Oh, how I don't want "shit" and "manure"!

At the Riga Conference Entrepreneurs' Forum, they will discuss the role of security in economic growth.

The government led by AS promises to increase the fee for Russian and Belarusian grain cargoes and their processing in Latvia's infrastructure by 300%. Two questions arise. Why do the restrictions apply only to grain, not to all imports and exports with aggressor countries? And why a 300% tariff instead of a complete ban on transit of these cargoes? There is a risk that the loud announcement will become a simulation of action. The procedure for cargo inspections and origin determination still needs to be developed, the EU regulations and already concluded contracts need to be assessed. Therefore, the government must say clearly. When exactly will the restrictions take effect and how many Russian cargoes will actually cross Latvia after that? The goal should not be to collect more, but to stop servicing the aggressor state's cargo.

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Jānis Karlsbergs: “The feeling of security can be easily lost. We have seen these waves in Latvia from time to time. We are aware that most often they are targeted operations to influence our balance. [..] I have no reason to doubt our great ally the USA, but it is absolutely clear that especially against such a criminal, terrorist state as Russia, Europe has completely sufficient forces to deal with it ourselves.”

Then it turns out that Kulberg's government wants Russian grain to be transported via Latvia's railway, whose exports fill Russia's budget and allow financing the war against Ukraine. The main thing is that Latvia gets paid considerably more for this transit. Then everything is ok, in the government's mind.

By the way, a decent debate. Surprised. Outside pre-election populism. I recommend. https://t.co/X94tUXGsBj

The Cabinet will discuss creating a separate investment program for the development of the eastern border region

At the “Riga Conference 2026”, global security and foreign policy experts will deliberate on Europe's future.

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Political scientist: Kulbergs' government's 100-day performance is contradictory, but the overall direction is positive.

What is known about the volunteer from Latvia who fell in Ukraine? Will 'New Unity' recover? Public attack: Kulbergs vs. Dombrava. These current topics are discussed in the new 'Šķiltava' by 'Ir' journalists Agnese Meiere, @raudseps and @AivarsOzo. 🔗 https://t.co/dzZ5yHCv0R https://t.co/t4XShxUXGP