Latvian Political Monitor

From@KNL_LTV1

We have had a very extensive discussion on fighting bureaucracy, but we have not been able to find how to measure results, and that does not promote competitiveness, assesses President Edgars Rinkēvičs.

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From@AndrisKulbergs

@bizenajs_V2 I can't stand these wasteful, pointless research projects... I think it annoys not only me but the whole society. I asked the office to consider a solution to impose a moratorium, so that the usefulness of all research is assessed. That will take resources and time, but better that than waste.

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From@Apvienotais_

✅ Finally done: 10% tax without bureaucracy and paperwork! What changes? 🔹 No registration with the SRS - provide services without registering economic activity. 🔹 No declarations - forget about complex forms and reports. 🔹 The bank does everything - using a business account, the bank automatically withholds 10% tax and sends it to the state. This is a long-awaited step to reduce the administrative burden and allow people to work legally, without unnecessary stress. If annual turnover does not exceed €25,000, an individual no longer has to do anything - just do their work! We promised to simplify the system, and we have done it. Less paperwork, more time for what really matters. #APVIENOTAISSARAKSTS #Done #10Percent #Simple #NoBureaucracy

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From@AndrisKulbergs

@JonasSeniorJo @suvajevs This is the worst example of a systemic disease in Latvia (bureaucratically ruining the entire system because of one case), where instead of reacting to one incorrect event, you broke the entire system. Now I have to fix this mistake.

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From@AndrisKulbergs

Day 8 in the Prime Minister's chair (en route from 🇪🇪). Perhaps the most important day so far. Today a historic moment — 🇱🇻 Latvia signed a defense cooperation agreement with 🇺🇦 Ukraine! ➖️ I started the morning meeting with 🇪🇪 President @AlarKaris. The main topic of conversation was the three “B”s — #airBaltic, #RailBaltica and #ViaBaltica — as well as how to further improve cooperation between us as neighbors. I also mentioned that it is strange — our schools practically do not offer the opportunity to learn the languages of neighboring countries 🇪🇪🇱🇹. ➖️ Meeting with @ZelenskyyUa, during which we signed a historic defense cooperation agreement today. Its purpose is to adopt 🇺🇦 Ukraine's anti-drone experience, technological solutions and training from Ukrainian drone soldiers in Latvia, as well as to develop joint production of Latvian and Ukrainian military industry. The goal is clear — to make 🇱🇻 Latvia's airspace safer. ➖️ In the NB8 format, I met with the prime ministers of the Baltic and Nordic countries, as well as special guests @EmmanuelMacron and @ZelenskyyUa. We met, I thanked for 🇫🇷 France's NATO air force involvement in shooting down a drone on Monday, and I also received an invitation to meet in person in France for Bastille Day celebrations on July 14, where @Latvijas_armija will participate in the parade. In the talks, I insisted on the need to find solutions to restrict Russia's shadow fleet ships in the Baltic Sea, as well as real support for EU eastern border countries in strengthening their economies. At the same time, I called for a review of the illogical EU CBAM quota fees for mineral fertilizers, which affect our farmers. We also discussed that the expansion of AI data centers is not possible without clear solutions in energy, as well as Sweden and Denmark's significant military presence in Latvia and its further expansion. ➖️ Very many interviews with Estonian and international media, which had great interest in Latvia's agreement with Ukraine. ➖️ The Nordic Investment Bank — NIB — is increasing funding for Latvia and the region, but due to current policy, it does not finance military production and energy CHP projects. Exactly what is currently needed for the region's security and development. The Green Deal policy clashes with today's security reality. This was a very successful day for Latvia! Huge thanks to @AizsardzibasMin, Minister R. Melnis, @Arlietas and @Braze_Baiba, ministers of @Brivibas36, as well as State Chancellery employees and the Latvian Embassy in Estonia, especially Kristīne Lauritsa.

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From@KNL_LTV1

Even 5 million euros is money, a significant amount, answering the question of whether the criticized additional allocations of the previous government of 58 million euros could have been reduced not by 5, but by 15 or 20 million euros, says Juris Viļums from the United List.

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From@KNL_LTV1

Meanwhile, Andris Šuvajevs, a politician of the 'Progressives' now in opposition, expresses bewilderment that the coalition, which mostly consists of conservative parties, has already managed to support two fiscally 'costly' decisions – on extending the excise tax reduction and on base pensions.

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From@Ruta_L

One thing is what a person wants to do, another is what a person can actually do in the current circumstances with the current resources. I'm fine if I see things moving in the right direction. And historical examples show that reforms benefit countries more than revolutions.

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