Latvian Political Monitor

Ex-Minister Uzulnieks, caught drunk driving, released from detention - no preventive measure applied (6) Car confiscated, politician left the party

“The Progressives” need to prove more that our offer is relevant not only to young people but also to seniors, says Andris Šuvajevs, opposing Jānis Domburs' conclusion that they think more about a young audience.

In Andris Šuvajevs's view, “Progresīvie” is one of the main parties in the country. He considers parties whose rating consistently exceeds 5% to be such.

“The entry of ‘Progressives’ into government is already an achievement in itself,” believes Andris Šuvajevs, the ‘Progressives’ candidate for prime minister. When reminded that the party does not have a detailed program, he replies that they have been working on it since the beginning of the year and today the board will approve it.

Live: "Politicians! What was that even?!" - interview with the party's "Suverēnā vara" / "Jaunlatvieši" alliance prime ministerial candidate Jūlija Stepaņenko https://t.co/hiS99IB2Mt

Uzulnieks released from temporary detention; car seized

Here is a more detailed press release about airBaltic Chapter 11 restructuring https://t.co/M5SQBgg4Hv

@IvarsRimsa Long gone. Burned long ago. You cannot recover burned stubble. The last crumb of 30 million was given in spring and went there, to pay bills.

Live interview with Prime Minister candidate Andris Šuvajevs (Progressives): https://t.co/ZnUqbzKh4A

Uzulnieks released from isolation; security measure not applied (7)

@IvoSavics Of course, all options were legally reviewed. Everything is in accordance with the laws and the interests of AB and Latvia. Aircraft leasing agreements are with various international financiers, so Latvia's TAP was pointless in this case.

The Saeima and government change, but the problem of forced divided property remains unresolved. The Saeima continues to seek a universal formula that would satisfy both sides, but such a formula does not exist. Forced divided property must be ended. https://t.co/gQ4DhxgBa9 https://t.co/3kACMOoFbE

@ZaniteSkujina Mr. Smiltēns has shown us that laws can be changed in one evening. As a patient, it is unclear what is being piloted. Okay, I went to a private doctor, paid, helped the state reduce the queue, but in return I expect that I can still take the next steps in the state-funded system.

@evita_purina I understand that for years you have been very worried about alcoholism in the "New Unity" interior minister's position, but now a drunkard heads the transport sector? Also in Old Riga they say that the "Progressives" mayor of the capital is friends with the green dragon. But you are worried about ZZS. Funny.

Uzulnieks' car confiscated. No security measure applied to him, but imprisonment threatens.

No security measure has been applied to Uzulnieks, who has been released from the isolation cell.

Uzulnieks released from isolation cell; he faces prison sentence (1)

In Kyiv, with Ukrainian Prime Minister Serhiy Koretskyi ( @KoretskyiUA ), we agreed to continue work to strengthen practical cooperation between Latvia, Lithuania, and Ukraine. 🇱🇻🇱🇹🤝🇺🇦 On Ukraine's path to the European Union, implementing rule-of-law and justice reforms is one of the central tasks that will determine the speed of the accession process. Together with Lithuania's Justice Minister Rita Tamašunienė, we expressed readiness to continue supporting Ukraine's reform implementation, while the cooperation memorandum signed by the Latvian and Ukrainian justice ministries provides a concrete framework for this – sharing Latvia's experience in justice sector reforms. We also discussed necessary solutions to strengthen economic pressure on Russia. We presented Latvia's proposed solutions for restricting Russian grain transit at the Baltic level. Our goal is to prevent Russia from using Baltic transport infrastructure to bolster its export revenues and finance the war. Latvia will continue advancing this issue together with Lithuania and Estonia. With the new Ukrainian Minister of Agriculture Taras Vysotskyi, we agreed to continue work on grain origin control and restricting Russian grain flows. Special attention will also continue to be paid to defense industry cooperation. We agreed on next steps for Latvian and Ukrainian companies to develop and localize defense technology production in Latvia – both for Latvia's and NATO's needs, and to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities. The framework for this cooperation is provided by the Latvian-Ukrainian agreement on defense cooperation signed by Latvia's Prime Minister and Ukraine's President in June. At the same time, we are preparing for a difficult winter in Ukraine. Latvia will continue to provide practical support in areas where it is most needed and coordinate this support with the Ukrainian government. This visit once again confirmed that Latvia-Ukraine cooperation is becoming increasingly practical – we are strengthening Ukraine's ability to defend its country, while also strengthening Latvia's and NATO's security.