DONE ✅ — The government today adopted a long-awaited decision — funding has been allocated for the creation of a support centre for victims of sexual violence at Riga Eastern Hospital, which was advanced by our health minister @H_AbuMeri. This means that victims will be able to receive medical, psychological and forensic medical assistance in one place and at any time of day, rather than being sent from one institution to another and forced to repeatedly tell their story. 💔 This is a significant step towards a more humane and modern assistance system. New Unity will continue to advocate for victims of violence to receive quality support and for state assistance to be available when it is most needed.
NATO’s role in ensuring maritime security and dealing with shadow fleet was a topic of discussion, organised by 🇱🇻 @LIIA_LV, @MunSecConf@LATO_LV@EasternCircles . My points: military presence, stronger sanctions against Russia’s shadow fleet and punishing those that evade them. https://t.co/6b2k0NVp4t
Under the pretext of security and the idea that the state knows better how to live, new control mechanisms are being introduced. Cameras in cars, vaccination certificates, cashless-only money. Of course, one can refuse to comply, but then repression will follow. MĒS MAINĀM NOTEIKUMUS is about people's freedom to lead their own lives.
BREAKING: The EU today introduced the new requirement for all new cars registered in Europe to have installed cameras filming the driver’s face. The system is called Advanced Driver Distraction Warning, ADDW, and is part of the EU’s General Safety Regulation. The camera tracks the driver’s gaze, head movements and attention. According to the regulations, the system must be active from 20 kilometers per hour. At lower speeds, it should be able to warn if the driver looks away for too long, while the requirements become stricter at higher speeds. The requirement does not yet mean any obligation to record the driver for the authorities. Critics warn that the technology could pave the way for more extensive monitoring and recording in the car once the cameras, sensors and software are installed.
This is already very serious. The European Parliament just voted on urgency for the Chat Control issue. So the vote will take place this Thursday! Moreover, a loophole was found in the procedures: now Chat Control can only be rejected by an absolute majority (half+1 of all MEPs), not by a simple majority (half of those present).
Jaunā VIENOTĪBA · Juridiskās komisijas priekšsēdētājs
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A candidate for deputy has a duty to provide truthful information about their education. Education is not a prerequisite for candidacy, but lying about it is not allowed. Article 272 of the Criminal Law provides for liability for providing false information to a state institution. #Pēcpusdienahttps://t.co/FkzJsFTyc3 5:25 https://t.co/bjeIDpJci5
@CerinsAivis@anita_sele Aivis, that is because since 1999 Latvian politicians have been afraid to open the Language Law, but this regulation can only be achieved there.
Yesterday after the number draw, the Progressives “crossed out” the last Latvian from their candidate list! How this reminds me of occupation times... https://t.co/RucR65W225
This weekend Latvia's first @ecrgroup youth summer school took place - in Latgale. We hosted 38 young people from all over Latgale - from Daugavpils, Rēzekne, Viļāni, Krāslava, from Balvi, Augšdaugava, Preiļi municipalities. In my lecture I discussed with the youth decisions about what to preserve and what to reform - in state institutions, EU institutions and decision-making in education, also in our thinking. Not everything old is valuable, and not everything new is necessary progress. You must be able to see and understand this difference. The discussions with the youth were direct and to the point. I saw the same in other lectures - both @ArtursButans talking about residents' resilience, and @JanisGrasbergs experience story about entrepreneurship, as well as in practical sessions with Kārlis Pīgožnis and discussions with Dainis Mjartāns. The youth had the opportunity to discuss their daily life at school and education processes with Education and Science Minister @IIndriksone. In all conversations I did not hear complaints - instead I met young people with judgment and confidence in how to shape both the region's and the country's future. Thanks to @JanisZugovs, @Bertaane and the whole rest of the team for organizing this summer school! See you again next year!
Some reproach that not all MMN candidates are sufficiently crystal clear. Maybe so. I certainly am not. But I would like to know which of the existing parties is the party of innocent maidens. But frankly, I am occupied by another problem in this regard - the absolute indifference of Latvians about the future of our country. At least in cultural and economic circles, but I think it applies to everyone. Because almost no one (including critics and judges) themselves intends to get involved and do something about it. At least that was my experience during the period of seeking like-minded people, and it is a great riddle for me that I will ponder for a long time - this strange indifference about Latvia.
💚 We will run with number 9 in the 15th Saeima elections! Today our deputies Zane Skujiņa-Rubene and Dāvis Mārtiņš Daugavietis drew the ballot number for New Unity for the 15th Saeima elections. May this be a successful start for a strong campaign and a convincing result! Forward – for a strong Latvia in a safe Europe! 🇱🇻
Jaunā VIENOTĪBA · Juridiskās komisijas priekšsēdētājs
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I will run in the 15th Saeima elections in the Riga electoral district with number 4 on the list of @Jauna_Vienotiba (No. 9). Our goal is clear – to strengthen Latvia's security, reinforce the rule of law, and ensure stable national growth. I am ready to take responsibility! https://t.co/XEN2kyYtyl
Number 9 – New Unity. 💚🇱🇻 With a strong team, a clear program and a responsible vision for Latvia's future, we are heading to the 15th Saeima elections. Our priorities are security, a strong economy, quality health care, education and development in all regions of Latvia. That is what our program is about – about actions that strengthen Latvia today and in the future. #StipraLatvijaDrošāEiropā
APVIENOTAIS SARAKSTS - Latvijas Zaļā partija, Latvijas Reģionu Apvienība, Liepājas partija · Tieslietu ministrs
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📚 Today at the Ministry of Justice we opened the second Summer School for Young Jurists, where 28 future lawyers will spend a week learning about the work of the justice sector, improving their knowledge and working together with experienced professionals in the field. ⚖️ The quality of the justice system in the long term is determined by the people who work in it! That is why it is important for us to give future lawyers the opportunity to get to know the Ministry of Justice from the inside already during their studies, gain practical experience and see how decisions are made. It is especially gratifying that several participants of last year's summer school are already colleagues at the Ministry of Justice today. This shows that this initiative helps build a strong and professional next generation of lawyers. 🤝