@AndrisKulbergs@VL_TBLNNK@Apvienotais_ No! I am not from the left flank, I see your actions and will vote for you. That was only meant that when you enter government, then for Rail and AirBaltic, Briškens and his co brothers and sisters must finally sit and receive an exemplary punishment. Good luck and my vote will go to you.
“We must continue the existing program – construction of low-rent apartments. [..] Additional funding must be sought there. But the results also need to be analyzed, because when the new building in Ludza is completed – who will those apartments go to and what is the demand, and whether it will have the positive effect that people will return,” said Kaspars Melnis (ZZS) in the election debates in Daugavpils. #IzvēliesLatvijasNākotni#Vēlēšanas2026
“In history there has never been a case where increasing one benefit suddenly increases the birth rate. That cannot be a short-term solution; it must be long-term. If we talk about demographics, it includes both birth rate and mortality. So – what is healthcare like, also the fight against alcoholism. People need to be helped out of it,” Juris Viļums (AS) said in the #IzvēliesLatvijasNākotni debates in Daugavpils. #Vēlēšanas2026
“In history there has never been a case where increasing one benefit suddenly increases the birth rate. That cannot be a short-term solution; it must be long-term. If we talk about demographics, it includes both birth rate and mortality. So – what is healthcare like, also the fight against alcoholism. People need to be helped out of it,” Juris Viļums (AS) said in the #IzvēliesLatvijasNākotni debates in Daugavpils. #Vēlēšanas2026
“There must be motivation to think about family, about children and about multiple children. [..] At the same time, we need to think about a direct support system for young families so that average income does not decrease in the first 18 months and there is no fear that families become larger,” Andrejs Zelčs (NA) said in the #IzvēliesLatvijasNākotni debates #Vēlēšanas2026
@n_karklinz@KarlisBumeister Nominal GDP means economic growth + inflation. Well, if the ASL plan is high inflation for 8 years in a row - let them say it clearly.
For those who like to study ratings and draw far-reaching conclusions based on them, you should definitely check this out. The same source, the same time gap before the elections. Moreover, back then they surveyed half as many more respondents (1800) than now, combining both survey methods (this year - only 1200 respondents with a web survey). Public opinion poll results for August 📊 / actual Saeima election results in 2022:
“There must be motivation to think about family, about children and about multiple children. [..] At the same time, we need to think about a direct support system for young families so that average income does not decrease in the first 18 months and there is no fear that families become larger,” Andrejs Zelčs (NA) said in the #IzvēliesLatvijasNākotni debates #Vēlēšanas2026
“Given the recent drone threats and everything else, we need to think about how not only the tourism sector but also other sectors in Latgale that suffer because tourists don't come here—we need to find a way to compensate for this,” said Leila Rasima (Progressives) during the parliamentary election debates in Daugavpils. #IzvēliesLatvijasNākotni#Vēlēšanas2026
“Given the recent drone threats and everything else, we need to think about how not only the tourism sector but also other sectors in Latgale that suffer because tourists don't come here—we need to find a way to compensate for this,” said Leila Rasima (Progressives) during the parliamentary election debates in Daugavpils. #IzvēliesLatvijasNākotni#Vēlēšanas2026
“Both tourism and other industries, as well as people living in Latgale, need help by introducing a special economic regime. For example, lowering the VAT rate to 10% and we will try to get the European Commission’s approval for that. Many think it sounds like a wonderland, but such a solution exists, for example, in the Åland Islands,” said Ainars Mielavs (MMN) about support for the tourism sector, #ChooseLatviaFuture2026. #Elections2026
“Both tourism and other industries, as well as people living in Latgale, need help by introducing a special economic regime. For example, lowering the VAT rate to 10% and we will try to get the European Commission’s approval for that. Many think it sounds like a wonderland, but such a solution exists, for example, in the Åland Islands,” said Ainars Mielavs (MMN) about support for the tourism sector, #ChooseLatviaFuture2026. #Elections2026
“We propose introducing a Latgale allowance. Not only for medical specialists, but also for specialists from other sectors who graduate from university in Riga, go to Latgale and sign an employment contract for five or ten years, and they receive the allowance,” said Vjačeslavs Stepaņenko (Suverēnā Vara/Aprienība Jaunlatvieši) during the #IzvēliesLatvijasNākotni debates in Daugavpils. #Vēlēšanas2026
“We propose introducing a Latgale allowance. Not only for medical specialists, but also for specialists from other sectors who graduate from university in Riga, go to Latgale and sign an employment contract for five or ten years, and they receive the allowance,” said Vjačeslavs Stepaņenko (Suverēnā Vara/Aprienība Jaunlatvieši) during the #IzvēliesLatvijasNākotni debates in Daugavpils. #Vēlēšanas2026
We spend huge amounts of money on defense, but what is the result? We all see what this result is. [..] The only effective solution is to restore normal relations with Russia and Belarus through diplomatic means,” while the former party leader is in Belarus, emphasizes Nataļja Marčenko-Jodko (Stabilitātei). #IzvēliesLatvijasNākotni#Vēlēšanas2026
@AndisKudors@JurgisLiepnieks That moment when a respected political scientist talks with Ušakova's political technologist, Central Market consultant, worker of the fake news site Puaro, and document falsifier Liepnieks.
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@ivchix@Apvienotais_ Addresses have been stolen, which are declared; for many they are not the same ones where they live. Addresses cannot be changed, compensated... that is not possible. Car numbers are the fastest and easiest solution to come to each victim. The situation is terrible, no easy solutions.
@AndrisKulbergs@Apvienotais_ Why the focus only on this? “For example, the possibility should be provided to change car numbers for free for those who wish. Initially, several hundred new numbers could be created, then handing in the old ones and gradually making the replacement.” Addresses were stolen for everyone, including those who have rights but no car.
Day No. 63 in the prime minister's seat (Friday) — from the first speech in the Saeima, airBaltic to South Korean investments
Friday started early — with an interview on LTV's Morning Panorama. 📺☕️
Questions, of course, about the most current topics — CSDD and airBaltic.
35th anniversary of the restoration of Latvia's real independence — celebrations in the Saeima with my first speech to the Saeima parliament and an award at the Presidential Palace to the outstanding Māra Zālīte - I recommend listening to her speech delivered in verse, it was something special.
🚗 CSDD
In my opinion, CSDD now needs to come up with concrete solutions to reduce potential risks to citizens after the data leak.
➖️ For example, it should provide the option to change car license plates for free for those who wish. Initially, a few hundred new plates could be created, with old ones handed in and gradually replaced. That's just one possible solution.
➖️ I also believe that every affected person should individually receive an apology letter from CSDD, clearly stating what exactly their data was stolen, what the potential risks are, and where to seek help.
✈️ airBaltic
I tried to very clearly explain one thing to TV viewers — it is NOT true that the government will now automatically give airBaltic 30 million euros again.
The Saeima has given the government the opportunity to decide whether to lend money to the company together with private investors or not.
If the state participates as a lender, then we can continue to sit at the same table where decisions about the company's future are made. No longer as owners or shareholders, but as lenders or bondholders.
Because it is no secret — currently the state, as an airBaltic shareholder, has practically no real influence, and the value of our shares has effectively been lost. That's why it's important to at least retain the possibility to be at the table and know what will happen with the company next.
🇰🇷 Later in the day, I met with the Vice-Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, Park Duk-hyum.
The conversation was very practical — not diplomacy for its own sake, but about concrete business, investments, and cooperation.
➖️ We discussed the MiCA regulation and Latvia's potential to become an even more significant financial and crypto-asset hub in Europe. Latvia already has its success stories here.
➖️ We agreed to develop the idea of Ādaži cooperation with a partner city in South Korea. 🇱🇻🤝🇰🇷
➖️ I told about the advantages and uniqueness of the Sēlija military training ground, as well as Latvia's defense industry opportunities.
➖️ We also talked about Ķekava and specific cooperation opportunities.
💊 I see very good opportunities for Latvia's chemistry and pharmaceutical industry to cooperate with Korean companies in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients and components.
⚡️ Particularly interesting — a South Korean company plans investments in a methane production plant and SMR (small modular reactor) technology. Latvia should be active here from the very beginning.
And at the end of the conversation, I said a very simple thing:
We, politicians, are paid also to bring together entrepreneurs, investors, and opportunities. Not only to talk about the economy, but to help create real deals.
And it seems we are getting better and better at it. 💪
@vasarasraibumi@AndrisKulbergs How can the ministry even send incorrect documents for approval? Or maybe all documents are fine, only some have gone 'Ulmanis-style' - stay in your places, I in mine.
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@vasarasraibumi if you read the entire TAP document, then everything becomes clear, but if you read only the title and short annotation of the proposed order project, then it's bad - I also told Vitenbergs that, to quickly change and stop misleading the public. LSM, in turn, could have read the document to the end.
@AndrisKulbergs That is LETA's news and headline—why do you quote LSM? And where should journalists now turn to find out whether every single document posted on TAP is correct and reliable? Also, ministers' salaries are funded by all 🇱🇻 residents; one would like equally high expectations https://t.co/OJU3uXKAPb
We spend huge amounts of money on defense, but what is the result? We all see what this result is. [..] The only effective solution is to restore normal relations with Russia and Belarus through diplomatic means,” while the former party leader is in Belarus, emphasizes Nataļja Marčenko-Jodko (Stabilitātei). #IzvēliesLatvijasNākotni#Vēlēšanas2026
The State Police, State Border Guard and VUGD prepared a concept on how to involve young people in these services through training, but it is related to additional funding, and there we failed to agree with the defense sector. [..] It is a few million, but compared to what we would gain, it is proportionate,” said Rihards Kozlovskis (JV) in the parliamentary election debates in Daugavpils. #IzvēliesLatvijasNākotni#Vēlēšanas2026
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@andrislov that the fact that obtaining professional rights is heavily exaggerated is a fact - 3500€ is the minimum that investing in rights costs - way too expensive.
One example from life.
Vienotība decided that for long-haul drivers, young people may study from 21, not from 16. Result - a 21-year-old has already completed something and is already working somewhere, and he doesn't have an extra 3k to study to be a driver.
Instead of a Latvian, a Muslim from Uzbekistan comes...
Vienotība must disappear, right @AndrisKulbergs?
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thank you for what was said - we must not sow unnecessary, unfounded panic in the already fragile public opinion. Public media must be very careful, because a great responsibility lies on their shoulders, because society trusts information. Of course, that does not remove the responsibility from us politicians to provide quality information.
I agree with the Prime Minister. Politicians, journalists, etc. with great influence on public opinion must now approach what they say very responsibly. It is very easy to cause panic, and that is precisely Russia's goal - to make people afraid to live, visit or invest in the Baltic states.
We must even critically approach what various security experts say, because any person tends to exaggerate the importance of their field of activity and the depth of their expertise. Not out of malice, that is simply human psychology.
But that does not mean we should be naive and carefree. Quite the opposite - we must do everything to strengthen Latvia's security, which is the best means to deter any potential Russian aspirations - invest in Latvia's army, provide military training to Latvian citizens, strengthen borders, build ammunition and military equipment factories and logistics connections with Western Europe, learn from Ukrainian experience, break all economic and social ties with Russia, fight internal enemies, purge public administration of those who make it weak, corrupt and untrustworthy. And most importantly - all this must be done without unnecessary panic, which plays into Russia's interests.
The State Police, State Border Guard and VUGD prepared a concept on how to involve young people in these services through training, but it is related to additional funding, and there we failed to agree with the defense sector. [..] It is a few million, but compared to what we would gain, it is proportionate,” said Rihards Kozlovskis (JV) in the parliamentary election debates in Daugavpils. #IzvēliesLatvijasNākotni#Vēlēšanas2026
“The situation with the storm showed us that life in some municipalities was paralyzed. We need to allocate money in the the defense budget so that all critical infrastructure can work autonomously for 72 hours. […] My calculations show that it could be 20% of the defense budget,” Aleksandrs Bartaševičs (LPV) said in the #IzvēliesLatvijasNākotni debates in Daugavpils. #Vēlēšanas2026