Latvian Political Monitor

Quality education has a significant role in raising the added value of our products.

A short but tense working week, both looking for solutions to help residents and entrepreneurs in Latgale municipalities, and also continuing support for Ukraine's defenders https://t.co/8nV3cXRAz1

Cabinet out-of-town meetings are an opportunity to be closer to people, municipalities and entrepreneurs, so that decisions are based on the real situation, not just documents. Today valuable work in Latgale, Lūznava. https://t.co/EWoBzfyeXZ

In Malta we met with representatives of Rēzekne and Preiļu municipalities, education administrations, and schools. We discussed the organization of the learning process and safety issues. Quality and quantity are not the same thing – and every child should have the opportunity to receive a good education as close to home as possible. https://t.co/84oaRViTKS

To discuss issues related to the upcoming changes in the municipal funding equalization system, as well as EU structural funds for the next period, a valuable meeting with the mayors of @LatgalesRegions in Lūznava today. Thank you for your responsiveness and suggestions! https://t.co/T2h0MoJYe1

Before the Cabinet of Ministers' mobile meeting in Latgale, together with Defense Minister Raivis Melnis, we got acquainted with the work done to strengthen the state's eastern border. It is important to continue work on synchronizing current data between the National Armed Forces and the State Border Guard, thereby speeding up the detection and shooting down of drones that have flown into Latvia. Photo: Gatis Dieziņš, Ministry of Defense

🔰 Masters in their land, in their Latgale. In Malta, the @ZZS_ Latgale list candidates met with ZZS prime ministerial candidate @ViktorsValainis. A list from the people – people born, living and working in Latgale, who understand local people's problems and issues to be addressed. #ZZSLatgale #ZZS https://t.co/g7G5IOKNO8

@serojosaiskakis @StankevicsA @eliina_balode We have not heard that the previously responsible minister would have seen this as a problem and would also speak about it openly.

@MGruskevics @AizsardzibasMin @Jekaba11 Your 'famous' folder will not help if the company does not comply with the established cybersecurity requirements (and does not update software). What is important in this situation is evaluated and determined by the competent authority responsible for cybersecurity supervision - CERT.

@gedrovicsg @RigasDome @Jauna_Vienotiba Most likely, next spring, as soon as weather conditions allow paving the top layer.

I simply cannot understand why municipalities do not by all possible means promote the use of their entrepreneurs' products in local procurement! https://t.co/z2hNuOYc3X

A busy day in Latgale, meeting with farmers and discussing necessary work. https://t.co/5Q9PzXzqDw

Like a dark storm cloud, they keep coming toward our country... But border guards manage to stop a huge number of immigrants in border districts who have managed to cross the fence. In June alone, there will be several thousand who will be deterred from entering Latvia. Thank you to them for that! At the same time, it is clear that without additional support from the NBS and neighboring countries, they will not have the opportunity to catch all migrants.

Cyberattack on LVM - a serious incident. It reminds of the responsibility of companies and relevant industry institutions for cybersecurity. After the implementation of the National Cybersecurity Law in June 2025, Cabinet of Ministers regulations put forward by the Ministry of Defence were adopted regarding mandatory cybersecurity requirements. Public and private sector institutions and companies must implement appropriate cybersecurity management, ensure cyber hygiene, identify risks, and take specific action in case of incidents. The National Cybersecurity Centre immediately began informing about the tasks to be implemented to ensure compliance also with EU requirements. It is important now that https://t.co/FUF7fARpev conducts a competent assessment of the specific cyber incident. Meanwhile, a reminder again to institutions and companies - cybersecurity homework must be done. This is required by law and also by common sense, because cybersecurity is our shared responsibility.

Even before the official campaigning period began, there was a sharp pre-election campaign on social media for the votes of Russian-speaking voters. The struggle, also often called the division of the 'Harmony' legacy, is mainly between 'Latvia First', 'Sovereign Power' and 'Stability!'.

From 27.06, applications for admission to Riga schools' 10th grades will begin. There is no need to worry about submitting the application immediately after the system opens; the application can be submitted within 5 days. The submission time does not affect the chances of getting a place at the chosen school; the main criterion is grades! https://t.co/YJR9lzZNuF

Speaker of the Saeima @DaigaMierina will call for strengthening the alliance's counter-drone defense at the parliamentary summit in Istanbul https://t.co/JvK1PD1nLM