Latvian Political Monitor

Finally we start to really protect the border. Specific NGOs are grieving today and soon we will likely see statements about human rights violations in illegal migration restriction measures.

@anonimizets @Lato_Lapsa @letanewslv @AndrisKulbergs This is an order. “Leta”, in my opinion, serves “New Unity”, “The Progressives” and “Latvia’s Development”. I hope “Leta” will be excluded from any mass media support programs.

From August 12, the new EU packaging regulation will start to apply. Small producers fear that they will have to register in each country, list every packaging component, and cover fixed costs that can be disproportionately high for small shipment volumes. At the same time, the Ministry of Climate and Energy points out that the requirements will be introduced gradually and many details, including guidelines, have not yet been developed. A new packaging register will need to be created, but first clear requirements are needed, and the system itself must be as simple as possible. KEM explains that currently nothing essentially changes in the flow of shipments, because the regulation's requirements will come into force gradually – in 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030. Circular economy and reduction of packaging volume are correct goals. However, green regulation must not create a situation where a small Latvian producer can no longer sell their goods in Finland or Germany, because separate registration and different reporting requirements are required in each country. The EU single market needs a unified packaging register and a simplified regime for small businesses. Climate policy will only be acceptable to society if its requirements are understandable, proportionate, and easy to implement. https://t.co/N4FSqXpjLU

@sinezd_ I see no reason for a new party to be ashamed of its ratings, which cannot be said about the one you mentioned. But let's not stray from the topic. You still haven't answered my questions. So not enough courage?

Latvia launches Operation Vilkatis to curb illegal migration

Domburs criticizes Kulbergs' government: 'They talk very powerfully, but with deeds it is what it is'

The only thing we need to promote is the preservation of our culture. Both the consequences of occupation and mass immigration are devastating for such a small nation. Please, don't come to my profile with such self-destructive and masochistic propaganda. We must protect our own country and culture, not save the huge ones. They have their own lands where to do that! Period. End of discussion.

@EglitisGatis @Lab_min @arodbiedribas I invite you to familiarize yourselves with the 'Austošā Saule Latvijai' Economic Doubling Plan! It envisages the most ambitious and bold economic reforms in the history of restored Latvia to ensure real growth of our country's and citizens' prosperity. https://t.co/0T4I7qyFTI

@sinezd_ Latvia was founded so that Latvian culture would continue in this territory. If there is not enough for Latvian culture, then others should not be given. How did Russians get here? How did they get citizenship? Why did the number increase? Where did those Latvians go who lived in their homes before the Russians came in?

@mazaisandris @ImantsRapa About us - you couldn't vote for 'Austošā Saule Latvijai' yet. We are running for the first time.

@esenif Of course. We should not have to pay for the funding of foreign cultures from taxpayers' money when we do not have enough for our own culture. But that does not prevent other cultural representatives from maintaining it at their own expense while living in our country. I hope you understand that?

@esenif In a democratic state, everyone can cultivate their own culture. Where's the problem? Re-read the preamble of the Constitution. If you yourselves don't have enough funds to fulfill this, then it's regrettable what you're trying to tell me now. We'll close Latvian schools, but give to Russian culture🤦‍♀️

Together with the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defense, we have agreed on even stricter action to protect Latvia's eastern border against illegal immigration. Therefore, operation “VILKATIS” is being launched, combining internal affairs and defense resources, strengthening border guard capacity, information exchange, and the use of modern technologies. Against the hybrid threat posed by Belarus, we are putting coordinated and firm state action. During the operation, the protection of Latvia's eastern border will be strengthened, closer cooperation between the State Border Guard, State Police, National Armed Forces, and security services will be ensured, and unmanned aerial vehicle systems will be used more intensively for early detection and detention of illegal border crossers.

LSM announces the Latvian Interior Minister's letter, in which Latvia's help is offered to Spain, as 'questioning EU solidarity assistance'. It is clearly visible that dislike of Dombrava is overriding LSM's ability to reflect events objectively. https://t.co/Ito8yT08b0

Of course, everyone understands that, but much has to be covered by the participants themselves. Also, this money would be more usefully used for the development and maintenance of Latvian culture and for salaries and support for conductors, dance groups, etc. Why should we sponsor foreign culture in Latvia when we ourselves don't have enough?