Latvian Political Monitor

@viuksmp @JurgisLiepnieks Each municipality was also evaluated separately. Rūjiena was also discussed after the initial proposal and adjusted based on data. This happened in several other places in Latvia as well. What else would be the point of public consultation?

@IevaSt @Vitenav No one will print new ballot papers at the last minute even in that case. By the way, we @partijaMMN have a candidate who got married in summer and changed her surname, but the ballot papers had already gone to print. We submitted the changes to CVK, they were approved, but not on the papers.

@_emma_karkls_ Those are salary taxes to the State Revenue Service. You can check in the company's financial statements - they generally haven't paid any other taxes for years, or ever, as far as I remember.

Ukraine's path to the European Union is impossible without independent and strong anti-corruption institutions. 🇺🇦🇪🇺 In Kyiv, we discussed the legislature's responsibility in this process with deputies of the Committee on Legal Policy of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine. The decisions that must strengthen the independence of anti-corruption institutions, their ability to investigate high-level corruption and recover criminally acquired assets begin directly with the legislature. Meanwhile, representatives of organizations DEJURE, AntAC and Transparency International Ukraine provided an open insight and assessment of the real situation, the progress of reforms implemented so far and the necessary improvements. A strong civil society is essential for decisions to be transparent and for politicians to be held accountable. Latvia is ready to share both its EU integration experience and the lessons we are still learning in strengthening corruption prevention, investigation, whistleblower protection and recovery of criminally acquired assets. Ukraine's European integration is a common project. It must be based on an independent, effective and resilient justice and anti-corruption system. 🇱🇻🇺🇦🇪🇺

WE CHANGE THE RULES WILL NOT CLOSE ANY RURAL SCHOOL In twenty years, half of Latvia's schools have been closed. In rural areas they are the only center of life. They ensure the connection of residents with regions. Therefore closing them means a death sentence for rural areas – young people leaving, families not forming, and pensioners being abandoned. Instead of saving at the expense of destroying the nation's future, we will not close any rural school, but by restoring distance learning and homeschooling practices, we will create a school model for rural areas that preserves the school even if one child studies there.

"X hour" in Silgale: Experts evaluate party performance in the pre-election game of "Forbidden Technique"

Dombrava expresses opinion on court decision in swan torture case; it does not flatter the court https://t.co/4WCDEe7B1P

Kulbergs: Europe is living on borrowed time, thanks to Ukraine.

Dombrava expresses his opinion on the court decision in the swan torture case; it does not flatter the court

The ruling coalition will assess possibilities to take measures to reduce fuel prices (1)

The coalition has not yet made decisions on fuel price reduction measures

@GBirzgale This morning I listened to Unity saying that they have given money to health care, especially for children, blah blah blah.

@LatvianBeckham @Gundars_Abolins It will be... everything must be ready

I'm flying home from the 2nd Lapland Arctic Summit, where together with all the Nordic, Baltic, Icelandic, German, and French leaders we had a heated, important discussion about the strategic importance of the Arctic, security, the Russian threat, EU interests, and reducing dependency on resource extraction. Together with Estonia and Lithuania, we are united in defending the interests of the Baltic states.

Do you really not understand? Then I'll explain. Latvian Post is one of the most expensive expense items in the Saeima election campaign. The Progressives have, most likely, already paid for it a second time with your taxes. We have printed materials, but we distribute them ourselves. We have been in almost all regions of Latvia. Please send your address and we'll see how to include it in the route. Thank you for your attention and instructions on running campaigns.