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Economic breakthrough and fewer ministries: Kulbergs names the first tasks in the new Saeima
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15923Lato Lapsa (@Lato_Lapsa)
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The cancelers' frog, of course, would want it to be different. https://t.co/1W3T4AxKnQ
From@Sarmite_KolateElections are a serious matter, but I snickered when today @Nekapersoniga showed footage from the NA election-night party. It turns out that Valts Dalbiņš, expelled from the party, is freely hanging out there and singing, even though the flow of participants at the event was controlled. Apparently, that’s a joke of an expulsion.
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Guntars Vītols (@guntarsv)
APVIENOTAIS SARAKSTS - Latvijas Zaļā partija, Latvijas Reģionu Apvienība, Liepājas partija · Ekonomists (FM ministra birojs)
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That is for several reasons. Budget revenues are not just taxes; they also include so-called foreign aid, i.e. EU funds. They are disproportionately large this year, which is why budget revenues have grown by 10%, although taxes are growing basically in line with inflation (2% real growth, 3-4% inflation, around 5.5% in total). Well, and in the next 4 years, the theft from the second pension pillar (1% of the social tax) ends, as does the bank windfall tax (solidarity payment).
From@KasparsRazna@guntarsv @ribentrops @Kuskis If by tax burden in the last paragraph you mean tax revenues as a share of GDP, why should this proportion have to fall in the future?
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Inese Vaidere (@IneseVaidere)
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@NaurisVizulis @AndrisKulbergs 51 votes (together with only NA) would nevertheless be too fragile a majority for long-term work.
From@NaurisVizulis@IneseVaidere @AndrisKulbergs For AS there, only NA is enough. There could be their own reasons to lure one or two individual cadres from JV and manage with a two-party coalition.
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Baiba Braže (@Braze_Baiba)
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From@ZelenskyyUaTogether with Friedrich Merz @bundeskanzler, we came to the site where a Russian drone struck the National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv. Tragically, that brutal strike claimed the lives of two people, and seven more were injured. The strike was aimed specifically at the Academy. We know for certain that it was deliberate – there is relevant video footage. The Russian terrorists simply wanted to strike the Academy of Sciences and destroy it. An absolutely horrific attack. We appreciate the fact that Friedrich Merz was here with us today despite the air raid alert and our absolutely barbaric neighbors – the Russians, who have been attacking the city since early morning. This is a much-needed and courageous signal from the Chancellor personally and from all of Germany. Thank you, Friedrich.
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Baiba Braže (@Braze_Baiba)
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From@CyprusinUkraine🇪🇺🇨🇾🇺🇦Heads of Mission in Kyiv take note with concern of the Russian MFA's threat against diplomats and foreign citizens in Ukraine. Russia is bound by the Vienna Convention and international humanitarian law. We stay in Kyiv.
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From@RugeBorisTogether with other Heads of Mission in Kyiv, we take note with concern of the Russian MFA's threat against diplomats and foreign citizens in Ukraine. Russia is bound by the Vienna Convention and international humanitarian law. We stay in Kyiv 🇩🇪🇺🇦🇪🇺 https://t.co/BXaFPbA6V9
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From@ReutersAir-raid sirens sounded in Kyiv as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Ukraine with plans to announce over $1 billion in aid and finalize a drone deal https://t.co/EKZrlsHsqZ https://t.co/XzIHTcrz8y
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Baiba Braže (@Braze_Baiba)
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From@AUSinUATogether with other Heads of Mission in Kyiv we take note with concern of the Russian MFA's threat against diplomats and foreign citizens in Ukraine. Russia is bound by the Vienna Convention and international humanitarian law. We stay in Kyiv. https://t.co/SgVfQeOy4U
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Andris Kulbergs (@AndrisKulbergs)
APVIENOTAIS SARAKSTS - Latvijas Zaļā partija, Latvijas Reģionu Apvienība, Liepājas partija · Ministru prezidents
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@zanulens @jenuufa @Apvienotais_ Thank you... right words
From@zanulens@AndrisKulbergs @jenuufa @Apvienotais_ I am delighted by such a remarkable victory of yours! Because this was a vote of confidence in you, not AS. From the bottom of my heart I wish you enough strength, determination and ability to always keep Latvia's interests at the forefront! And on a purely human note, may you also have enough time and strength to remain a good husband and father in the future! 😇
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AS achieves the best result of all time in the Saeima elections and obtains 41 mandates.
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Leaders of "New Unity" and the Union of Greens and Farmers are considering resigning after the election failure
Baiba Braže (@Braze_Baiba)
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From@DKAMBinUkraineTogether with other Heads of Mission in Kyiv we take note with concern of the Russian MFA's threat against diplomats and foreign citizens in Ukraine. Russia is bound by the Vienna Convention and international humanitarian law. We stay in Kyiv 🇩🇰🇺🇦
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From@SlovakiaMFA🇸🇰 Minister J. Blanár: #Slovakia joins the joint statement by diplomatic missions in Kyiv, expressing concern of the Russian MFA's threat against diplomats and foreign citizens in Ukraine. Russia is bound by the Vienna Convention and international humanitarian law. We stay in Kyiv.
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From@Embassy_PTTogether with other Heads of Mission in Kyiv we take note with concern of the Russian MFA's threat against diplomats and foreign citizens in Ukraine. Russia is bound by the Vienna Convention and international humanitarian law. We stay in Kyiv. 🇵🇹🇺🇦 https://t.co/2Qx2GZaKmL
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From@FranceenUkraineThe Embassy of 🇫🇷 in 🇺🇦 joins the following statement: Heads of Mission in Kyiv take note with concern of the Russian MFA's threat against diplomats and foreign citizens in Ukraine. Russia is bound by the Vienna Convention and international humanitarian law. We stay in Kyiv. https://t.co/uAdsFAwi7i
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FACT-CHECK ⟩ Did they "forget" to buy ammunition for Latvia's interceptor drone systems?
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Maija Krastiņa (@instant_mk)
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@SupaGreeg @raudseps Without what mandate? It was the Saeima deputies who adopted it.
From@SupaGreeg@raudseps SK was adopted without a voter mandate. These elections prove that ZZS voters did not give ZZS a mandate to vote for SK. The adoption of SK was contrived and underhanded. AS should think twice about whether they really also want to be punished for shifting into reverse.
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Edvards Ratnieks (@EdvardsRatnieks)
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Elīna Treija (@Elina_Treija)
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From@krustsHe gained nothing, unilaterally broke off negotiations with ASL, squandered money, dragged in Papule, engaged in intrigues and lies, pushed out the leaders, gave himself airtime. Today we would have 12% if the doers had not been pushed out. There will be an excellent offer and the project will continue its life with those who did everything.
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