Today at the joint meeting of the 'New Unity' faction and board, we have decided to participate in the upcoming four-party coalition. As a nationally responsible political force, we have demonstrated readiness to work and take our share of responsibility in the new government. Latvia is strong when its government works with a clear plan. Since this government will have less than half a year, the next step is to create a clear list of tasks that is realistic for the government's term. During this time, our priority remains unchanged – a strong, safe, and law-based Latvia,
€18,940,000 – for cycling paths along state roads. €19,640,000 – for all 65 shelters in Latvia. These are not invented numbers. They are figures on EU fund absorption from the Finance Ministry's response document to my questions, which I published in full today. Latvia's EU cohesion programme 2021–2027 contains €3.25 billion in EU funding. Here is how this money is allocated: 🟢 Green course, climate, environment: €1,092 million (33.6%) 🔴 Defence + civil protection – €96 million (2.9%) Just numbers. In the European Parliament, I was rapporteur for the defence mini-omnibus regulation – an instrument that gives member states the right to transfer EU cohesion money to defence, military mobility and civil protection infrastructure, with 100% EU co-financing. In the conditions of Russia's full-scale war, this is the right instrument. Latvia has practically not used it. For every €1 on defence – €11 on the green course. This is a plan written in 2021 – a different era, before the war in Europe. Now it is 2026. This plan has not been changed. What has the government transferred? After the May 2025 'security reallocation' – €171 million (~5% of the programme). After the March 2026 supplement – another €25.5 million. Together about 6%. The mini-omnibus regulation provides bonus pre-financing for countries that transfer at least 15%. Estonia, Lithuania and Poland are doing it more actively. Latvia – no. And the most important thing: as of today, 461 projects worth €563 million have not yet been signed. This money can be transferred today – without new political decisions in Brussels, without changes to the regulation, without additional rounds of negotiations. Specific projects. The project list is publicly available – you can check each line yourself. Here is what concerns me: 🔹 €37.8 million – postdoctoral research programme (Latvian Science Council, measure 1.1.1.9). That is 9.6 times more than for military mobility (Vienības Bridge in Daugavpils – €4.3 million). 🔹 €10.3 million – the Ministry of Education and Science for itself for 'more effective science policy governance' (measure 1.1.1.1). The ministry is both the applicant and the implementer. Bureaucracy funds bureaucracy. 🔹 €54.86 million – a specialised port for wind turbine production in Kundziņsala (Riga Freeport Authority). There is no wind turbine manufacturing industry in Latvia. This port could be dual-use for NATO logistics. But it is not. 🔹 €94 million – the largest unsigned project, submitted by the Ministry of Transport (measure 2.4.1.3). The applicant's name and project title: hidden – 'Publishable after a decision is made'. €94 million shown to the public as 'anonymous'. A few conclusions. Finance Minister Ašeradens received my question on 9 February. I received the answer on 25 February. It outlines that everything is in order, that progress is stable, that N+3 conditions will be met. On the flexibility provided by the mini-omnibus – almost nothing. Today in Latvia, both our and allied forces defend Europe's eastern flank. The Baltic states demand NATO presence, ask allies, spend record amounts of GDP on defence. And at the same time, €563 million from the EU fund stand unsigned – and some of it flows into cycling paths, anonymous projects and ministries that write their own efficiency plan. The instrument exists. The money exists. Political will – apparently not. The new government will have several months until the Saeima elections. This time must be used to transfer the unsigned money to defence, military mobility and shelters, receive 100% EU co-financing and relieve the national budget, which Latvia has stretched to the maximum to reach the needed 5% of GDP for defence. 📎 Full list of projects – at this link. Read, check, judge yourself: https://t.co/H4LqKv3aHd
Given that the mentioned person has not attended sessions after leaving for Belarus, the council will decide on this so that afterwards it can work in full composition, as provided by law.
In the timber industry affair, we regularly hear lies, distorted information, disinformation and deception.
Tomorrow the public will finally have access to the State Audit review of this Cabinet decision. Then it will be harder to lie. https://t.co/pnoFXqzIy4
APVIENOTAIS SARAKSTS - Latvijas Zaļā partija, Latvijas Reģionu Apvienība, Liepājas partija · Finanšu ministrs
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📍When forming the government, from time to time someone needs to be reminded – now we have to save the state, not forge unrealistic future plans; 📍The budget must find large sums to ensure state functions, and this can be done without affecting residents. https://t.co/y5MGjt6Tgg
The parliamentary investigation committee on immigration has supported the committee's final report, which will allow the creation of a very strict and controlled immigration policy 🇱🇻
The National Alliance would be ready to take responsibility for the security, culture and economic sectors in the new government, NA chairwoman Ilze Indriksone said in an interview on the programme “Rīta Panorāma”. 🖥️ https://t.co/X3TxPZFh9Hhttps://t.co/FOqA1eXRfi
✍️ A few notes, as we await the NATO summit. A drone brought down the government – that's how the internet wryly commented on the fall of Evika Siliņa's government, which was triggered by the resignation/dismissal of Defense Minister Spūds. However, the drone incidents only played the role of a catalyst here, as the dissonance between the previous defense minister Sprūds' bravado-filled rhetoric and the actual situation in the defense sector was becoming increasingly visible, along with the overall weakness of the government. Instead of a minister – a hole. Drones are also falling in neighboring countries, yet governments there stay in place and so do defense ministers. The absence of a Latvian defense minister, a 'technical' or transitional government, sends a bad signal to our friends and foes. It is a substantial hole in our defense policy. Especially as the NATO summit approaches in Ankara, Turkey, on 7 and 8 July this year. Full publication 👉https://t.co/8NPOGhsF8r#Drones#Ukraine#NATO
Jaunā VIENOTĪBA · Ministru prezidente (demisionējusi)
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We are resilient. However, life increasingly intense in the conditions of hybrid war is a great challenge for all of us. Therefore, we must improve the action algorithms in case of drone threat, strengthening the safety of residents while preserving the continuity of everyday life as much as possible. We need to build a habit that educates and strengthens our common readiness for various situations, not one that dulls vigilance. During the weekly meeting with the President of the State, we also discussed Russia's disinformation and the internal political situation.
Latvijas Darba Devēju Konfederācija (@darbadeveji)
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🙌 LDDK Director General @KasparsGorkss met on 19 May with the presidential candidate for Prime Minister @AndrisKulbergs to discuss the priorities of a potential new government. 🗣️ “We wish Andris Kulbergs success in forming a new, capable government with support in the Saeima. The new government needs to agree on a short but achievable to-do list, and it can fully count on our support as social partners, because we understand what it means to take responsibility five months before elections. We expect a clear, decisive analysis from the new government of what is needed for our National Armed Forces so that in peacetime we do not live as in wartime. We have both security experts and funding. We must conclude what needs to change so that the life of a whole region is not constantly paralyzed and society is not in fear. That must be a priority for both the government and the armed forces,” said LDDK Director General Kaspars Gorkss. ✅ From the LDDK side, the position on the need to review state budget spending is supportable, and it is also necessary to strengthen the efficiency of public administration. We propose renewing the memorandum agreement signed by the three political forces forming the potential core of the government and will place at Andris Kulbergs' disposal the experience gathered in the 2026 budget review process.
Nacionālā apvienība "Visu Latvijai!"-"Tēvzemei un Brīvībai/LNNK" · Ārlietu komisijas priekšsēdētāja
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✍️ A few notes, as we await the NATO summit. A drone brought down the government – that's how the internet wryly commented on the fall of Evika Siliņa's government, which was triggered by the resignation/dismissal of Defense Minister Spūds. However, the drone incidents only played the role of a catalyst here, as the dissonance between the previous defense minister Sprūds' bravado-filled rhetoric and the actual situation in the defense sector was becoming increasingly visible, along with the overall weakness of the government. Instead of a minister – a hole. Drones are also falling in neighboring countries, yet governments there stay in place and so do defense ministers. The absence of a Latvian defense minister, a 'technical' or transitional government, sends a bad signal to our friends and foes. It is a substantial hole in our defense policy. Especially as the NATO summit approaches in Ankara, Turkey, on 7 and 8 July this year. Full publication 👉https://t.co/8NPOGhsF8r#Drones#Ukraine#NATO
Jaunā VIENOTĪBA · Juridiskās komisijas priekšsēdētājs
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Today in @Saeimas_JK we discussed for the third time how to enshrine in the Civil Law the principle that animals are not things but living, sentient beings. The disputes are about where and with what words to say it. However, the bill has been prepared and supported. 1st reading – May 28. https://t.co/VmlnnPiXuT
Prosecutor General Armīns Meisters is spreading false information‼️ On 14 May, representatives of the Prosecutor's Office informed me at the Ministry of Agriculture, in the presence of ministry staff, of my right to choose whether to give testimony to the prosecutor immediately or on another day, for which I would receive a summons. I chose to cooperate and give testimony immediately; it was my choice, because I have nothing to hide, and I did so without a lawyer present. ‼️I call on Prosecutor General Armīns Meisters to retract the false information he expressed this morning on 20.05.2026 on TV3's programme 900 sekundes; I will also turn in writing to the General Prosecutor's Office with a request to retract the publicly disseminated false information.
@Mikipele6 Article 9 of the Saeima Election Law. Candidate lists may be submitted by: 1) a political party registered in accordance with the law; 2) an association of political parties registered in accordance with the law. All other options are an 'offer' for ASL not to participate in the elections, which will not be considered.
Consequently, it is impossible to convene both party congresses, hold a joint meeting, draw up a joint programme, compile a candidate list and register the alliance with the Enterprise Register in such a short time. Not to mention discussing the issue within the party.
@Mikipele6 Forming an alliance requires a vote by the congresses of both parties. NA statutes stipulate that the conditions for nominating congress delegates must be sent a month before the congress. The “offer” from NA was in the second week of May, and candidate lists must be submitted from 20.06.