Latvian Political Monitor

"Thank you, Latvia!" Ukrainians unfurled a 22-meter banner at the Freedom Monument.

Today I remembered that elections are soon. I went to support the team and ... I jumped. But the feeling is mixed. I had planned to work today. But it's still Sunday, that's encouraging 🙂 https://t.co/My6kw9gyqp

Lāce sharply criticizes colleagues in pre-election debates: Talking about economic breakthrough is hypocritical

🎾 Iveta Ratinīka (@IvetaR4) on responsibility in politics. Source: LSM https://t.co/Dztc2pKqbS

Here's one concrete example, two. I'm talking about 'my' current ministry, where I have more direct daily experience. VID, an institution under the Finance Ministry, recently reduced its headcount by more than 1000. Now 2800, down from about 4k. Is that 'nothing'? The Finance Ministry itself has remained at around 250 employees, even though a host of duties has been added over the years. Is that nothing? And average salaries are not the highest, there's this KEM asking someone to bring coffee. And yes, I understand the popular negativity. Against bankers (traditionally) and what is the Finance Ministry in state administration? Essentially the same kind of accountants, state financiers. By definition they are and will be the bad guys. Because 'bankers'. I knew that from day one, I formulated it that way and urged accepting it as an inevitable given, I put on the usual uniform. You see, for 25 years I also owned an accounting firm. Before I sold the business, it was relatively large. Thousands of clients over the years. And sometimes clients had exactly the same attitude. For me it's like stepping into familiar slippers. I know this industry well, I understand. With one exception. My task as a manager was always to defend accountants from humiliation by business owners. Sometimes they allowed themselves too much. Over time it became such that they would cite me - they'd have to talk to Guntars. And eventually clients understood it was time to stop the mobbing. But I can't stop the public mobbing of the Finance Ministry right now. The employer is not a business owner whose choices are nevertheless rational. Here there is a frenzied crowd.

@Raivis_Purins @kasparsskincs You're not here for an answer, you're here to bullshit, so https://t.co/sqrycXgbyz

Ukraine's victory and the path to the European Union are in the security interests of all Europe. Latvia and Lithuania support this path, accelerating it with practical experience and expert knowledge. In Kyiv, together with the Lithuanian Minister of Justice and the Ukrainian Minister of Justice, we agreed on closer cooperation in several strategically important directions: 🇪🇺 reforms of Ukraine's judicial system and the EU integration process; ⚖️ strengthening the rule of law and the fight against corruption; 🛡️ resilience of judicial institutions and continuity of operations in crisis and war conditions; 📄 documenting international crimes committed by Russia and bringing the guilty to justice; 👧 return of Ukrainian children illegally deported by Russia; 💻 digitalization of the judicial system. At the same time, we have much to learn from Ukraine. In Ukraine, courts and judicial institutions continue to work despite attacks, damaged infrastructure, disruptions in energy supply, and an enormous workload. Ukraine's experience also strengthens the readiness of Latvia's and Lithuania's judicial systems for crises and the ability to resist Russia's attempts to use legal proceedings as a hybrid warfare tool. We will continue to jointly advance the establishment of a Special Tribunal, an international compensation mechanism, and practical solutions so that victims receive justice, and the aggressor Russia faces inevitable consequences. Ukraine can rely on Latvia and Lithuania. Our support will continue for as long as necessary – until a free and European Ukraine. 🇱🇻🇺🇦🇱🇹

Russia is a terrorist state. Russia is a terrorist state. #RussiaIsaTerroristState https://t.co/YuKy1aE7z5

To help voters make a critical and informed choice in the 15th Saeima elections, Latvian Television offers a series of programs "Party in Focus" that will provide a comprehensive insight into party programs and their offerings. Based on data from the SKDS public opinion survey, political forces that reached at least 2% support in early August will participate in the series. The fourth program focuses on the Union of Greens and Farmers. #IzvēliesLatvijasNākotni #Vēlēšanas2026

@HLivmane20659 @LatvijaPirmaja @VL_TBLNNK Latvian flag Crossed-out sickle Skyforger patch --- This is the most national, most Latvian and most patriotic photo, which even Dzintars and Dombrava would envy in their heyday 😁

@Gaumigais_joks I think that concrete pouring should be stopped, but instead people should be motivated. With a fishing rod, not a benefit.

National association of schemers. As always.