Latvia does not need to return to the times when we traded residence permits in exchange for investments. Today at the Riga Castle I pointed out several risks if the Saeima's decision takes effect. Now the Saeima will have the opportunity to correct this mistake.
From@ineselibinaThe Saeima committee meeting on replacing the brands of Latvian Television and Latvian Radio with the LSM brand has just concluded. Both @seplpadome, and the @lsmlv management, and @ltvzinas and @LatvijasRadio employees participated.
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At a time when smuggling and sanctions violations are increasing, the previous finance minister had decided to reduce the operational resources and staff positions available to the Tax and Customs Police. It will not be possible to solve all the problems that have been created over a long period in a short time, but we will be able to solve some matters within a few months.
The European Affairs Committee today unanimously decided to invite the Prime Minister and the Minister of Agriculture to a committee meeting. Negotiations on the next EU budget have already begun. Significant work has previously been invested in defending Latvia's interests. Now we want to hear how the new government will continue this work. How will Latvia's interests be defended? What has already been done and what will be the next steps? The interests of Latvia's farmers and regions must be defended in a timely manner and with a clear goal.
From@RaivisZeltitsThis will be a roast. Sorry, but even composed people have limits. The Saeima election candidate entry system is very aptly named VELIS — an ancient Latvian ghost that appears around October, which is a good forecast for how the IT systems will work at this critical moment. If the vote counting system is anything like this, I offer our condolences to all of us. “It’ll be fine” is the best prediction. But this is the most important moment in our democracy once every 4 years... Since the party was founded, a huge number of man-hours have been spent on idiotic, illogical procedures, non-intuitive actions, and glitches in all the systems that are the calling card of the state’s IT sector. Everyone, of course, knows that the systems are not interconnected, meaning data has to be entered anew each time. Initially the plan was to submit the list on 20 June; now 25 June is starting to look doubtful. It would have been better to collect signatures on paper. Have a nice day to everyone, except those responsible for the state’s IT sector.
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The fight for fair direct payments for the next period continues, maintaining Latvia's position. With 🇪🇺 colleagues we will also discuss the current situation in fish stock management. There will certainly be heated discussions about production resource costs - the impact of CBAM on mineral fertilizers and the impact of fuel prices on the agricultural sector.
From@Zemkopibas_min🐟🌿Sustainable fishing, the agricultural market situation and the future of the CAP after 2027 – these will be the main issues at the EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council in Luxembourg, which will also be attended by Minister of Agriculture @uldisaugulis. 👉https://t.co/iI3dVmb2C1 https://t.co/QrBQnWWQeA
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⚖️ The independence of the judiciary and its institutions also means that officials who perform their duties in complex and politically sensitive processes must not become vulnerable simply because their conclusions or publicly expressed position is inconvenient to someone.
From@AndrejsJudins‼️@Tiesl_padome, having examined the submission of former Minister of Agriculture A. Krauze, in which it was requested to initiate a review of the Prosecutor General's suitability for the position, decided that there is no basis for it. https://t.co/6yq3tlnvYs
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‼️@Tiesl_padome, having examined the submission of former Minister of Agriculture A. Krauze, in which it was requested to initiate a review of the Prosecutor General's suitability for the position, decided that there is no basis for it. https://t.co/6yq3tlnvYs
Because SCP became Vienotība through reorganization by merging 3 political parties. So SCP = Vienotība. The successor of all rights and obligations. So in almost 20 years I have been forced to leave the team only once.
From@tvitermaniaks2@EdvardsSmiltens @vanadziene Information taken from a publicly available source - Society for Another Politics (2009-2011), Unity (2011-2017), Latvian Association of Regions (since 2018). What is incorrect about that?
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Not correct. I have been forced to change my team only once in my life! A difficult, but very right decision.
From@tvitermaniaks2Ask Smiltēns (3 parties) or Pabriks (4 parties) 🤭
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❗️ Russia remains the main long-term threat to #NATO. We here on the eastern flank feel it best. We see it every day. The security of NATO's eastern border is not a regional issue. It is an integral part of the security of the entire alliance. ⚔️ And we know what we need. The alliance's decisions and capability development must be aimed at containing Russia. That includes allied presence on the eastern flank, more resilient supply chains, more modern military capabilities, air and missile defense, effective anti-drone solutions, not building Potemkin villages. Russia has no intention of stopping its aggression against Ukraine. Even though there is currently no direct military threat at our borders, when active hostilities in Ukraine end, Russia is most likely preparing for a long-term confrontation with the West and NATO. Therefore, support for Ukraine is not charity. It is a direct investment in our security. 🇺🇦 We need a strong NATO, clear deterrence, modern defense solutions, and unified action against Russia's military threats. 🇱🇻 Today the Saeima adopted the statement prepared by the Foreign Affairs Committee on the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, in July.
We are finishing work on amendments to the Criminal Law that strengthen liability for committing criminal offenses using drones and other devices that move in airspace.
Today the Saeima adopted the new Sports Law in the third and final reading. 🎉 A significant step for the future of Latvian sports. 🇱🇻💪 The new Sports Law strengthens children's and youth sports, grassroots sports and an active lifestyle, while creating clearer, more transparent and efficient sports governance. The previous Sports Law was adopted in 2002 and no longer met the needs of modern sports development, so when starting work in the Saeima Sports Subcommittee, I set this as one of my main priorities – to secure the drafting of a new Sports Law that meets the needs of contemporary Latvian sports. ✅ The goal remains one – that more and more people in Latvia can play sports, be active and live healthier. Thanks to the industry and everyone involved who worked on this law.
From@Jekaba11Saeima adopts a new Sports Law https://t.co/FTGeKk52HL
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From@EvikaSilinaThe new Sports Law has been adopted. In fulfilling the duties of the Prime Minister, I have made the organisation of the sports sector one of my priorities. That is why a sports advisor also joined my team, who, in close cooperation with sports sector representatives, helped to advance the necessary changes. The previous Sports Law was adopted more than 20 years ago. Since then, both society and the sports sector have changed and developed, so a modern regulatory framework was needed. The new law provides for the establishment of a Sports Fund and a sports register, as well as strengthening both high-performance sport and the development of children's, youth and grassroots sport. Thank you to all sports sector representatives for their contribution. It is a joint effort that will help build a stronger sports environment in Latvia.
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From@GatisIndrevicsCongratulations to @414magyarbirds on a truly excellent job. Burn, Moscow, to the ground! Glory to Ukraine! 🇺🇦
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The new Sports Law has been adopted. In fulfilling the duties of the Prime Minister, I have made the organisation of the sports sector one of my priorities. That is why a sports advisor also joined my team, who, in close cooperation with sports sector representatives, helped to advance the necessary changes. The previous Sports Law was adopted more than 20 years ago. Since then, both society and the sports sector have changed and developed, so a modern regulatory framework was needed. The new law provides for the establishment of a Sports Fund and a sports register, as well as strengthening both high-performance sport and the development of children's, youth and grassroots sport. Thank you to all sports sector representatives for their contribution. It is a joint effort that will help build a stronger sports environment in Latvia.
A correct decision that gives clarity to people, especially in Latgale. There were many questions about who would be responsible, but there were no answers. The May 7 events in Rēzekne with drone explosions precisely outlined the possible, potentially tragic consequences with losses on a large scale. https://t.co/9WMeFHqt7L
From@Jauna_Vienotiba📢 The Saeima has adopted amendments proposed by the New Unity party, which will ensure regular publication of data on registered in Latvia…
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Biggest Baltic Rail Project Needs EU’s Help, Latvia Premier Says
Regulation that was needed long ago. The adopted amendments to the Civil Protection and Disaster Management Law, introducing a mechanism for compensation of losses caused by incidents caused by military activities, is a full-fledged response also to farmers' questions!