Latvian Political Monitor

Today, standing at the ruins of the Riga Great Choral Synagogue, we commemorated the victims of the Holocaust and at the same time reminded ourselves of the responsibility that rests on each of us. The Holocaust did not begin with gunshots. It began with words, lies, and the denial of human rights. Today we have a choice. A choice to not remain silent. A choice to stand against antisemitism, hate speech, and violations of human rights. A choice to defend truth, democracy, and human dignity. Eternal memory to the victims of the Holocaust. 🕯️

In Latvia, more than 1000 children are separated from their families every year, and approximately 5700 children are in out-of-family care. This is a signal that help for families must come much earlier – before the crisis becomes irreversible. Demographic policy does not end when a child is born. The state's responsibility continues after that – to strengthen families, protect children, and build a safer future for Latvia. 🇱🇻

@Vinotava @Eisenfaust0 @janisdombrava I agree with the populism component. That is there too.

Exactly, overcoming obstacles that we build with our tax money. For example, a friend in Silene had their fence cut, where there is a herd of livestock. Linda, don't be naive - these people are no friends of ours and never will be, most (I underline this word) are idlers and savages seeking a good life.

@Vinotava @Eisenfaust0 @janisdombrava Knives are kept like in a kitchen (in the case of Mucenieki, a shared kitchen) not under mattresses.

@Vinotava @Eisenfaust0 @janisdombrava I am not saying that the found knives immediately mean they are murderers. Not at all. It raises questions, given the tragic situation in Europe and Scandinavia. One example that has not been publicly discussed anywhere - why, when they are apprehended, razors, knives, awl-like items are found?

VAT, pensions, and political champions – “Piķis un ģēvelis!” with guest Edgars Voļskis

The first conversation with the new Minister of Education and Science, Ile Indriksone, about cooperation between the Riga City Municipality and the state in the field of education has taken place. Considering the significant role of Riga's education ecosystem on a national scale, one of the the topics discussed was the transition to instruction in the Latvian language. https://t.co//5DpzYoEcG

@Vinotava @Eisenfaust0 @janisdombrava Linda, of course, you can cut bread with a knife, but also someone's throat. If you say it's for bread, then out of 500 pax. only 30 use knives, including tactical ones. In the National Guard I use that black one shown in the photo. It stands by the harness. We are not naive. We are also not darklings, of course.

These elections are a choice about what Latvia we want to see in the future – a country where decisions are made with responsibility, experience and a clear vision, not loud promises. The New Unity candidate for Prime Minister Arvils Ašeradens emphasizes: we are not perfect, but we are responsible. With a strong team, 125 candidates across Latvia and a thoughtful program, we are ready to continue working for Latvia's security, growth and prosperity.

🇱🇻🤝🇺🇦 Wonderful meeting with Ukrainian friends! At the Riga City Council, together with Edvards Ratnieks and Ģirts Lapiņš, we welcomed the mayor of Nizhyn (Chernihiv region), Oleksandr Kodola, together with a delegation. ⚔️ Ukraine is holding the front line, and at the same time must maintain life in a certain normalcy. Since Russia is fighting against civilians, support for the population is essential. Generators are needed, new solutions in the energy sector, and thought must be given to setting up shelters. Due to constant air raids, the quality of education has suffered significantly. The past winter was hard, and the next one must be prepared for in time. Help from Riga, from Latvia will come. ✍️ Oleksandr is a former member of the Ukrainian parliament, now the mayor of Nizhyn. Nizhyn is one of the largest cities in the Chernihiv region, and Latvia has been particularly supporting this region since 2014. For establishing the basis of this cooperation, thanks must go to Latvia's former ambassador to Ukraine, Argita Daudze. She is still remembered fondly in Ukraine. Photo: Riga City Council #Ukraine #RigaCityCouncil #Riga

Latvia will need to consider the possibility of taking legal action against RB Rail to cover the losses that have been caused over the years by their over-engineered solutions and delays. Some want to take responsibility, while others go on the counterattack.

There can be no indifferent people right now. Latvia has reached a moment when a very clear choice must be made about the country's future direction. There is a real risk that Latvia can be moved toward Orbánism. LPV and SV, with their rhetoric and political proposals, are increasingly demonstrating a direction that is advantageous to the Kremlin and weakens Latvia's close belonging to the West. Therefore this is not just a question of party ratings. It is a question of whether we choose a strong, democratic and European Latvia firmly anchored in Europe and NATO, or go in a completely different direction.

@DievaSuns Common practice in the world when they bring in experts from outside.