Latvian Political Monitor

Day No. 84 in the prime minister's seat (FRIDAY, 25 Sept.) — before winter we need clear calculations, not scary headlines. I will always support Latvian entrepreneurs. I spoke at @Sadalestikls AURUM monthly meeting of Latvian exporting/manufacturing companies — a very positive impression, I had not expected such a large charge of positive energy — our entrepreneurs are so attractive, open, innovative and capable = super salespeople. Faith returns that we can move great mountains and improve the state's economy through export capacity. For example: @balticovolv will very soon become the European leader in egg production, having taken first place in Lithuania, already in the Baltics, acquiring companies in Scandinavia, Slovenia, etc. Excellent examples of how home producers have become export-capable companies. I would say the AURUM entrepreneurs' club is more attractive and energetic than BNI. 🔥 THERE IS ENOUGH HEATING FUEL. THE QUESTION IS THE PRICE. At the morning government action meeting we went through readiness for the heating season. KEM estimates — in the case of a mild or moderately cold winter, average heating costs could increase by 10–15%. For a small apartment that could be an additional 2–15 euros per month, for a private house — 20–40 euros. The situation will differ in each municipality. 🏙️ IN RIGA @RSiltums I SEE NO JUSTIFICATION FOR A 30% TARIFF INCREASE. Loud percentages are not enough — precise calculations are needed. First, cheaper “Latvenergo” (@Latvenergo) heat must be used, residual heat, market distortions must be eliminated and consumption reduced. By 16 October, the Ministry of Economics, Climate and Energy and the Ministry of Finance must submit a joint report: what has been done, how much each measure will save and what else is needed. Then we will decide on next steps. 🧾 ACCOUNTANTS POINT OUT 🇱🇻 2.8 BILLION EUR CIRCULATE WITHOUT ACCOUNTING. During the meeting with the Latvian Association of Accountants we discussed the practical side of state decisions. Accountants are the first to see where tax and accounting requirements work and where they only create new bureaucracy. It was suspicious that 43,000 company board managers themselves keep their company's accounts‼️ Here @vid_gov should pay attention to whether the shadow economy is hiding! Moreover, if the Moneyval report is finished, then FID should not think about how to remain AML supervisors and controllers in the current volume, and God forbid take over the same thing that VID is already doing! The budget cannot be put in order with a spreadsheet alone. The rules must be understandable and executable in a company on Monday morning. 🎙️ A DAY WITH 3x PRIME MINISTERIAL DEBATES. In an interview with @KNL_LTV1 (@JanisDomburs) I answered direct questions about the government's work, money, responsibility and what I am ready to do after the elections. Not all answers have to be convenient. It is the prime minister's duty to give them. I also took part in @DelfiLV's programme “Nākamais, lūdzi!”, @LatvijasTV's Latvian Television programme cycle “Partija fokusā”. This week many questions moved from “will we do it?” to “how and by what date?”. That is where real work begins.

Ilze Indriksone (National Alliance) is filling out a friendship book! ✍️📖 🗳️ Before October 3, young voter Toms reminds about friendship books and calls for prime-minister candidates to fill them out too! Follow the other candidates' answers on our social networks! Before the elections, we gathered young people in the "Ir" editorial office who explained what issues concern them and what they expect from the next Saeima. They also had the opportunity to ask politicians questions that interest them. Read interviews with the most popular parties' prime-minister candidates, the youth discussion, and other election content at https://t.co/bTr0fz7vWA 👈👀

Kulbergs on the upcoming budget deficit: in 2027 Latvia will have to "find" EUR 421 million somewhere

18 years since “Soviet Story”. My interview about the fifth column in Latvia, Russia’s gloomy future, and Putin’s possible plans. https://t.co/f3xxmhUDSm https://t.co/4cIjVhR3uG

@vairisk1 I'm not about ASL...

❗️ In these Saeima elections, a choice must be made: are you for immigration or against. Polls show that 87% of Latvia's residents are concerned about immigration. 🇱🇻 The only party currently in the Saeima that stands against immigration is @VL_TBLNNK. I urge Rīga residents to support the Rīga team led by @IIndriksone, and Vidzeme residents — the Interior Minister @janisdombrava 📨 Make your choice and see you at the polling station!

✅ Today in the government we supported more efficient transfer of criminal proceedings between 🇪🇺 member states Achieving justice requires clear cooperation between states and protected human rights. If criminal proceedings for one criminal offence are conducted in several EU countries, it must be possible to agree where to continue the case. Parallel proceedings create unnecessary work for authorities and complicate the situation for the people involved. Today in the government we supported the amendments to the Criminal Procedure Law prepared by @Tieslietas, which will make the transfer of criminal proceedings between EU states clearer and help avoid duplication of proceedings. What do the changes provide? ⚖️ Greater opportunities to defend your rights. Victims, suspects and accused persons will have clearly defined rights to request the transfer of proceedings to another EU country and to express their opinion before the transfer request is sent. 🛡️ The possibility to appeal the decision. Those involved will be able to appeal the decision of the Latvian competent authority to agree to take over criminal proceedings from another EU country. 🤝 Clear responsibility of authorities. It will be precisely determined which Latvian authorities make decisions and ensure the transfer or takeover of proceedings. Our goal is to ensure that cooperation between states helps cases move forward and that people have understandable opportunities to defend their rights.

✅ Today in government we supported the proposal to rename @Patentu_valde as the Latvian Intellectual Property Office from 1 January 2027. Latvia's growth depends on our ability to create new knowledge and put it to use. It is important that solutions created by researchers and entrepreneurs do not remain mere ideas but become products and services that can compete beyond Latvia as well. That requires a strong intellectual property system and close cooperation between the state, science, and entrepreneurs. Therefore, intellectual property protection is not just a legal matter. It is part of how we build Latvia's economy and strengthen its competitiveness. The institution's new name shows this importance much more clearly. In the institution's further development, we want to strengthen: 🟪 practical support for entrepreneurs and researchers; 🟪 cooperation between the state, science, and business; 🟪 opportunities to turn protected ideas into products and services demanded on the market.

@LV_visiem I am running from the National Alliance list in the Kurzeme electoral district.

It may happen that there is some formality that was not voted on, and therefore the requirements of the statutes cannot formally be fulfilled. For example, if new board members are appointed, or existing ones are forgotten to be recalled and there are no longer exactly 10 board members, then the Enterprise Register would not register such changes. On the other hand, within a party alliance such a decision can be legitimate, i.e., vis-à-vis the alliance's parties, he can count as a member of the alliance's board, with the powers described in the statutes.

Very large expenditures without coverage are planned for next year, Kulbergs announces

Saeima Speaker @DaigaMierina welcomes the new ambassadors of Canada and Azerbaijan in parliament https://t.co/PKzUPk0hUr https://t.co/TV1ZeBelK0

For the sili! https://t.co/pR54OElbIW