Political posts and news in Education that mention Apvienotais saraksts, from monitored Latvian public sources.
From@Jaunumi_Not a day without a scandal. A portal Pietiek_com published an article in which a mother from Ropaži district complains that United List deputies do not provide free education for children, so the preschool 'Čiekuriņs' demands parents buy learning materials at their own expense. This is a job for KNAB. https://t.co/Y410L0q26N
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“Let’s close those pseudo-universities!” The Prime Minister is angry about illegal migrants.
@GintsWeber @IvoSavics @KNL_LTV1 @JanisDomburs @AndrisKulbergs @guntarsv "Classic"
From@GintsWeber@AndrisVelps @IvoSavics @KNL_LTV1 @JanisDomburs @AndrisKulbergs Very inspiring — the foam-plastic lover, Kargina's reject @guntarsv, who screamed on Twitter "hold me 7, I'll tear all public money spenders to pieces," now a sweet tomcat — that's all for the teachers.
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“We must stop interfering with teachers. The main thing is the centralized exam, and we will assess whether the program and methodology chosen by the teacher is right or wrong. But it is not good to get involved and interfere in the work process,” said Karina Sprūde (“Sovereign Power”/“Union of New Latvians”) during the #ChooseLatviasFuture debates in Valmiera. #Elections2026
From@ltvzinas“Times change, and artificial intelligence is coming in. We can resist it, but those young people will use it anyway. They must be the ones who, through this artificial intelligence, much faster increase learning opportunities and also learn things that will help their future,” said Edvards Smiltēns (AS) at the #ChooseLatvia'sFuture debates in Valmiera. #Elections2026
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“Times change, and artificial intelligence is coming in. We can resist it, but those young people will use it anyway. They must be the ones who, through this artificial intelligence, much faster increase learning opportunities and also learn things that will help their future,” said Edvards Smiltēns (AS) at the #ChooseLatvia'sFuture debates in Valmiera. #Elections2026
From@ltvzinasTeachers, in my opinion, are tired of endless reforms. That is why we must complete this started reform qualitatively to the end, because unfortunately even now there is still a lack of teaching materials. It is clear that primary school should be closer to the place of residence," said Daiga Mieriņa (ZZS) in the #IzvēliesLatvijasNākotni debates in Valmiera. #Vēlēšanas2026
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Prime ministerial candidates outline where they would spend money for national growth
From@AndrisKulbergsDay No. 76 in the prime minister's seat (Tuesday) – Cabinet meeting already with -1 minister 😏 I returned from Lapland, but the Cabinet of Ministers has become one minister smaller during this time. 🏛️ Cabinet meeting – getting more and more amusing. The approach of elections can already be felt in almost every coalition partnership. The first government meeting with -1 minister – Uzulnieks is replaced by Augulis, but since Valainis is on a business trip, Augulis actually represented as many as 3 ZZS ministries today. 😄 🌾🚂🇷🇺 grains and Latvian farmers' exports We adopted a decision to increase the railway infrastructure fee for 🇷🇺 grain cargo. Our priority – export of Latvian farmers' products and the competitiveness of our own entrepreneurs. 📏 60 m² of land and the absurdity of bureaucracy Today I learned about yet another bureaucratic nonsense. The state is disposing of 60 m² of land, for which the owner is paid approximately €23, because that is the value of the land. But to carry out this transaction: ➖️ an appraisal costs about €200–300; ➖️ land surveying – another €1000–2000; ➖️ additionally, surveyor costs come on top. This is total nonsense. I tasked the Minister of Justice, Mr. Smiltēns, to immediately look for a solution and remove this unnecessary bureaucracy in cases where such small plots of land are involved. 🚌 €9.8 million to intercity bus operators We adopted a decision to pay bus operators €9.8 million in debt for intercity bus services. This problem has been dragging on unresolved for more than the tenure of two transport ministers of the previous government. At the same time, I tasked the Minister of Transport to bring a long-term solution already in October. Companies must know under what rules to work and how to plan their business further – they cannot live in uncertainty every year. 🎙️ LDDK/LTRK prime ministerial debates @AlvisHermanis1 did not come to the debate. Pity, because this was the right place to defend your ideas and position. I specifically wanted to hear: ➖️ what his plan for Latvia's economic growth is; ➖️ how to attract more investment; ➖️ how to increase Latvia's exports. I also find interesting the publicly voiced reproaches to LDDK and @LTRK_uznemeji about labor migration. Here, however, one should rely on facts, not loud slogans. 📊 Looking at the data on the so-called "pseudo student" problem, it is concentrated in specific universities – and @RostovskisA Turība is not among them. Whereas @darbadeveji itself does not in any way promote illegal migration. Also, for example, the Karavela led by @AndrisBite employs third-country workers legally and in a relatively small volume – mainly because in Latvia there simply are not people willing to do such physically demanding work. 👉 Migration must be discussed seriously. But more importantly – based on data, facts, and the real situation, not statements.
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BNN Focus | Political party review: National Alliance – from the 'hard electorate' to the fight for its niche
@guntarsv @realNepareizais, he added https://t.co/HIQOf2QK00
From@guntarsvShut up, communist. The state is not a milk cow. These are expenditures for defense, health, education. All from VAT and excise.
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From@2_teikumiI watched that extremely strange show, clips to take with you: 1) Rostovskis, who is not running in the elections, used the opportunity to threaten the public with the creation of a Skidrow of '~96 thousand Indian California', presumably in Ķīpsala😝 2) Kulbergs reminded that in 2044 Latvia itself would have ~4 thousand student applicants; 3) Kulbergs put forward a very valuable and supportable proposal: to take away vocational education from the Ministry of Education and give it to conditional MikroTik, Tet and other colleges. Taking something away from the Ministry of Education - that is always a supportable proposal.☺️
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Failed the 9th grade exam - and what next? The first year of the new system showed an unexpected result
BNN Focus | Political Party Review: “New Unity” – from election winner to a fight for survival in the Saeima
Vocational education doors open for those who failed exams, but few take advantage of the opportunity
Give the budget, don't ask about Crimea! Stepaņenko promises a lot, but answers remain owed.
Two more remain in office
Failed to oust Education Minister Indriksone: In the Saeima confidence vote, 'New Unity' abstains
Failed to oust Education Minister Indriksone: "New Unity" abstains in Saeima confidence vote
Chaos in Kulbergs' government. It's unclear what was decided about exams - when do they take effect? First time I see such - the government decides, but doesn't understand what has been decided for thousands of students. https://t.co/idwQcUuapB
Kulberg's government has directly created this specific chaos in the education system right now. If that isn't clearly visible ... well, then nothing... I have nothing to add.
From@daigasbalss@JurgisLiepnieks I think that 99% of the time they can't explain what they've adopted. They definitely can't calculate the consequences of their decisions... this didn't suddenly arise in Kulberg's 4 months... Kulberg simply finds it convenient to stir it up and show it. BUT HE DIDN'T CREATE IT - HE SHOWS WHAT IS HAPPENING.
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Well, you may think that way if you know nothing about anything, but if you don't believe me, ask some teacher for their opinion, a school director, a teachers' organization, simply any competent person. And show me a case when ministers cannot explain what they adopted the previous day. That has never happened in Latvia.
From@daigasbalssWait, wait, Mr. Liepnieks.. I understand you have some kind of alpha conflict with Mr. Kulbergs - but try to be at least somewhat fair - this chaos has been constant for a long time, Mr. Kulbergs is simply shamelessly demonstrating and showing it now. What has been happening for at least 20 years..
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