Latvian Political Monitor

The drone summit in Riga confirms once again that Latvia can! We created and lead the drone coalition for Ukraine's support. We have taken leadership in drone development also in the European Union. We have developed the Sēlija polygon as a unique international drone testing environment. It has also become a NATO innovation testing polygon. We can be proud of our drone industry - it supports Ukraine, supplies powerful drones to our and other countries' armed forces. The created Autonomous Systems Competence Center purposefully supports the industry and ensures knowledge transfer from Ukraine. Thank you to everyone who makes Latvia stronger, internationally competitive, and appreciated! #LatvijaVar #DronuLielvalsts

Any new political initiatives, when forming the budget, must be linked to one of the main priorities – security, healthcare, education. Budget spending must be rational, sustainable. https://t.co/mIpELNlfxx

A pleasure to meet old friends in Riga! 🇱🇻🇺🇦 Together with Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister, former Ukrainian ambassador to Latvia, Olexandr Mischenko. #Ukraina @UKRinLatvia https://t.co/1CPnV0n9pp

⁉️ Is it easy to be a young person in Latvian politics? 📌 Conversation with the founder of the association “Latvia for Latvians” @StankevicsA: https://t.co/ffylz8tNPV #LatvijaLatviešiem

@MGruskevics @AndrisKulbergs @Jauna_Vienotiba @guntarsv Hi, Marek! One thing is to collegially support one project, which in this case was a rally, quite another is to support your style in government formation negotiations. 😉

I believe that @AndrisKulbergs, in order to secure the support of a majority from @Jauna_Vienotiba for the approval of his government, must ensure that various dubious characters do not stand close to his government. Forgive me, but the raids of @MGruskevics and @guntarsv at the Council of Ministers in recent days inspire no trust in me.

A very fulfilling season in our government's work has come to an end. We were able to make difficult decisions, strengthen national security, consistently support Ukraine, and drive significant changes in several sectors. Our main goal remained unchanged – to work for the benefit of Latvia's people. I sincerely thank the ministers, parliamentary secretaries, state secretaries, the State Chancellery, sector experts, and cooperation partners. Thank you for professional work, resilience, and a sense of responsibility. Governments change, but the work for Latvia continues. Positions are temporary, but responsibility for our country is permanent. With gratitude for our joint work and confidence in Latvia's strength and future.

As drones keep falling one after another in the Latgale region, we — parliamentarians of the three Baltic states — set out for the eastern borders. 🇱🇻🇱🇹🇪🇪 A ditch at the border metal fence. We make sure Latvia's eastern border is being strengthened. Is it enough? No. But the first steps in strengthening it are clearly right. Latvia, Russia and Belarus border. A junction. On the Latvian side, obstacle strips and anti-mobility measures have been established. We — deputies of the Baltic states' foreign affairs committees — are accompanied by two generals — Armed Forces Major General Andis Dilāns and Border Guard General Juris Martukāns. With Baltic colleagues, we discuss that in strengthening the border our cooperation is important. Both the cooperation between the armed forces and border guards, which in Latvia is still insufficient, and cooperation between countries. There must be no weak links at the border. The Lithuanians and Estonians both boast of their achievements and admit: here and there, you Latvians, are ahead of us! Whatever technological solutions the countries choose, there must be common standards. Now, when drones are falling on the eastern side, the ability to make decisions in time is decisive. Not in a year, but today. That is why we must be able to adapt — change tactics, use the latest technologies, including artificial intelligence, and act according to the real situation, not paper plans. Thank you to the State Border Guard, NBS and representatives of the Ministry of Defence for the opportunity to visit the eastern border! Photo: State Border Guard #droni #robežsardze #NBS #Latgale #Aizsardzībasministrija

Siliņa: this government was widely criticized, but it accomplished a lot.