Latvian Political Monitor

Now the Unity crab really wants to steal the elections…

Once they paid for votes with tickets to cultural events, now they just give alcohol.

@Prusis That's not bad, but the support is larger.

To help voters make a critical and informed choice in the 15th Saeima elections, Latvian Television offers a series of programs 'Party in Focus', providing a comprehensive insight into party programs and their offers. Based on SKDS public opinion research data, the series includes political forces that reached at least 2% support in early August. This time the program focuses on 'Latvia First'. #IzvēliesLatvijasNākotni #Vēlēšanas2026

@instant_mk Impressive is that finally there is a stance not to bend, but to buy what army professionals consider necessary. Currently we have a professional in the AM post, not Münchausen. Second. In the Telia matter, what has been the Swedish position? They are and remain our partners, but there must be a stance.

The party sorting test is a test with very limited answer options. For JKP's answer 'partly agree', the expanded answer would be that a series of systemic improvements need to be made that would result in fewer abortions. A ban or mandatory consultation for a woman would be something imposed and fighting the consequences. The prevailing view in our party is that nothing should be imposed in this context, but the current situation is also not good enough and solutions need to be found. During the 13th Saeima, from the Ministry of Justice, we pushed for stricter rules for alimony defaulters, which was a stronger incentive for the father to take greater responsibility. That could, to some extent, reduce the number of abortions. We must continue to seek the causes and prevent their occurrence, but in no case would JKP vote for any abortion ban or anything imposed in a situation where a woman has already ended up, because some risks were not mitigated before.

@Fertelis ASL Three most important reasons: 1. A clear plan to stop immigration from third countries and ensure that those who have arrived leave; 2. A clear and ambitious economic development plan; 3. A clear plan to promote population renewal and birth rate.

About the digital euro 👇 https://t.co/rKLdB8ZOtk

Do you know what's with that 'through'? I remember the 90s. Money and savings evaporated. Track suits and dermantin sneakers cost a month's salary. Fuel wasn't without queues, and it also cost a lot. So what? And nothing, we survived. There are just too many sour-faced people in heads now. Price fluctuates, oh and woe and me and pity. Save me, I'm fainting! We need to stop politically soothing those sourpusses. That's all.

🎾 Edgars @Jaunups: investments in education should be a priority. Source: LSM https://t.co/WUBlTnHsld

@RVagners @AndrisKulbergs @Apvienotais_ This is not about bans or fighting against someone's personal life. The state does not interfere in the private relationships of two adults in any way. However, the state protects the institution of marriage as a union between a man and a woman.

There is definitely no such plan. The prospect of raising VAT looms only for 2029 or 2030, if the Saeima remains as stupid as it is now. I don't see it as a solution, rather a capitulation. That's why I don't consider it. Why? Because you can raise it, but can you collect it? Estonia's experience is not exactly good. For them, it has gone sideways for all time. Debt is growing rapidly (though from a low level). They went into absurd politics there. They promised and cut taxes here and there, but significantly increased spending on defense, similar to us. And such an approach is a trap: the deficit increases, debts grow rapidly.