Latvian Political Monitor

Every Saeima election is both an account of what has been done and a look to the future. I look back with satisfaction at what was achieved in the 14th Saeima. My experience has allowed me to achieve concrete results — less frequent vehicle technical inspections, fewer papers for entrepreneurs and fairer heating prices in Riga are concrete works and laws I have proposed and the Saeima has adopted. But alongside a deputy’s daily work there is also the big politics that determines the country’s development direction. For “New Unity” it is clear — Europe and its values, freedom, democracy and the rule of law. These are values that have brought prosperity to the Western civilized world and to Latvia as well. We often take it for granted, but it is not; it is tested every day, including in every Saeima election. Therefore close cooperation with allies in Europe and NATO is our highest priority. It provides both security and economic opportunities — they are our largest trading partners, to whom we sell goods and services, bringing money back to Latvia. We want to develop the country faster. We will be able to achieve this if society is healthy and educated, if human rights are respected, violence is eradicated and energy prices are lower. “New Unity” knows how to develop Latvia. We are not perfect. We make mistakes and learn. But we are politicians who genuinely care about Latvia’s future. Our duty is to offer a clear vision of a safe and developed society, and we know how to achieve it. Support New Unity in the 15th Saeima elections! List No. 9. Jānis Patmalnieks Rīga electoral district Candidate No. 9

I wonder if there is any other country in the world where the foreign minister deliberately writes her colleague's, the interior minister's, surname with a lowercase letter in a public tweet? 🤦‍♂️ Come on, get a grip, the end is not far off…🤭 https://t.co/p20Dk7iweJ

@tomsneilands I didn't expect this from you. 2 of the 3 mentioned points are exactly ASL

In defense of the Russian language, business, and influence since the nineties – we examine Šlesers's years-long “dance” with Russia and his advocacy of its interests.

https://t.co/iSfJOa8Zkc

Yesterday the culmination of the election campaign took place - the debates of the parties' prime ministerial candidates, where I represented those Latvians who are fed up with all this and who would like to change the rules. Full video - in the 1st comment.

Questions about Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs's education: has his Riga Business School studies been completed?

Coalition collapse and questionable opposition: what happened to the Progressives

Kulbergs explains why Latvia was not invited to NATO's future discussions in Poland.

The Progressives have turned to the police over Eņģelis's alleged relationship with a minor.

Latvia must make use of US technology supply chain initiative to strengthen economic security and cooperation - Braze

Russian pressure will not change Latvia's and Estonia's support for Ukraine - minister

I recommend reading @Braze_Baiba & her team's annotation of the failure, as a result of which the prime minister had to "deal" overnight in her place the sanctions case with Ireland and France. Service pensions for diplomats, however, are damn good. Why do they still exist, good question! https://t.co/LBbEktcNfC

@RaivisZeltits @JanisIesalnieks The Interior Minister has all the information, powers, competence, and will (hopefully). Why isn't he making a decision? Ask him.

Grandma has midnight withdrawal symptoms.