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:
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@taisnibaskalps@VL_TBLNNK@Apvienotais_ do you think I am an investigator, prosecutor, judge and executioner all in one? I think each of us should do our own duties, mine is to run the state, services investigate, court imposes sentence.
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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. 💪
We have so many parties because pre-election discussions are not discussions among future deputies, but chatter of those who want to be ministers. If it were about parliamentary work on previously unpredictable issues, it would quickly become clear that only three parties are needed, as Čakste already said.
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:
“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
This is no longer just a rating number. It is a real opportunity for @attistibai to enter the Saeima of the Republic of Latvia! The 11th list will await your vote in the elections, and I in Zemgale as number 5 will be happy for your plus! https://t.co/CuCtS9vGCL
About today's 'storm in a teacup'🌊
☝️The purpose of the order is to eliminate deficiencies in the regulation so that in the event of a threat, we can protect the workers of @Latvenergo, @Sadalestikls, @ast_lv, @NMPdienests, heat supply and water supply. https://t.co/HylU1qCzJh
In August, support for Prime Minister Andris Kulberggs' political force 'United List' continued to grow, while the popularity of the other coalition parties declined. Meanwhile, 'Stability!' and 'Latvia's Development' crossed the 2% threshold, according to a survey by the market and public opinion research center SKDS conducted from August 13 to 19. #ChooseLatvia'sFuture #Elections2026
Thank you, dear @Braze_Baiba. Russia must face consequences for its attacks on Ukraine’s ports and grain infrastructure, which put global food security at risk. We must mobilize international support to protect maritime routes and prevent Russia from using the threat of hunger as a weapon.
Foreign Minister @Braze_Baiba, meeting with the management of language technology company @TildeCom, emphasized the company's leadership in AI technologies, as evidenced by the company's developed European-level solutions. The company's support for Ukraine's and Moldova's European integration efforts was positively assessed. In turn, company representatives expressed gratitude for the successful cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which has provided significant support in conquering new export markets. Issues concerning technological sovereignty and future technologies were also discussed, with special attention to areas where Latvia can use its expertise to promote technological progress, such as quantum computing.
@ltvpanorama Dear voters, do not let others influence you with ratings and manipulations! Come to the elections and vote for Austošā Saule Latvijai ❗ https://t.co/o0qjXD5kJi
Jāzeps Baško on changing the election system.
"Mēs mainām noteikumus" is a suitable choice also for those who fundamentally do not participate in elections - MMN is for changing the election system to allow voting for specific people. We must fight the causes of problems, not the consequences. https://t.co/3wdNBHopC0
I have addressed the Prosecutor General's Office regarding possible violations in the construction projects of certain disaster management centers. Evaluating the projects, I found uneconomical and suspicious cost items, including multiple cost increases. The use of state money must be justified and transparent. The responsible official has been suspended from duties, and an internal audit has been initiated in the ministry. Inaction, negligence, and uneconomical handling of state funds are unacceptable. One of the examples:
Only a strict law will de-Russify the Vendelians and other Russifier-servilists! Vote for @VL_TBLNNK - list No. 5 - and me as No. 6 on the Riga list! [link]
I, word of honor, want a test case. Where a 100k+ salary cretin is put in prison. I've had enough. About inaction, indifference, etc., etc. Let's pull ourselves together, we can do it. And politicians don't need to be afraid, we, the society, are ready and will support it.