From@EdmundsJurevicsThe vatniks’ vacuum cleaner Šlesers has submitted to the Saeima a draft decision to “evaluate” the possibility of revoking Mamikins’ citizenship, because he is…
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🗣️ Listen to LDDK financial expert @J_Hermanis today at 21:00 on @tv24_lv show “Price of Money?” about the 2nd pension pillar and private savings. What is their meaning and future in uncertain times?
From@maija_armanevaCurrently, the task has been given to Latvian media to actively circulate and mislead the public regarding our initiative for voluntarily withdrawing the 2nd pension level savings. In all these articles and interviews, one “catastrophic” scenario is drawn: that people will withdraw all the money, squander it, and end up without a pension in old age, which in turn will create an additional financial burden for the state. I read and wonder whether people really believe it, but after reading a few comments below my post from yesterday (see image in the first comment), I realize that yes – many believe it and call me and my colleagues fools for wanting to give people the opportunity to access their own money. Those who do not want to do it will be able not to – our proposal does not oblige anyone to take out their money. Don't want to? Don't take it. Want to withdraw? That possibility MUST exist! And now about the false information spread by the media. First, in Latvia the foundation of old-age pension is the 1st pension level, not the 2nd. It is the 1st level that ensures a REGULAR MONTHLY pension paid by the state for life. Meanwhile, the 2nd pension level is not the basis of the pension! Even if the 2nd pension level is fully withdrawn, a person does not remain without an old-age pension. They continue to receive the 1st level pension just as before. Therefore, the argument that people must be prohibited from accessing their savings in the name of their own “protection” is a blatant and deliberate misleading of the public. If the state itself does not take responsibility for the living standards of its people in old age, it has no moral right to deny a person this choice and to act with their money according to their beliefs! The reason why now this mass intimidation is being organized with the state's “collapse” if people are given the opportunity to access their 2nd pension level (again, not the 1st or basic pension!) further shows only that the government may be hiding something. Questions arise: is the people's accumulated money even available, or in simpler words – where is it and does it even still exist…???
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Currently, the task has been given to Latvian media to actively circulate and mislead the public regarding our initiative for voluntarily withdrawing the 2nd pension level savings. In all these articles and interviews, one “catastrophic” scenario is drawn: that people will withdraw all the money, squander it, and end up without a pension in old age, which in turn will create an additional financial burden for the state. I read and wonder whether people really believe it, but after reading a few comments below my post from yesterday (see image in the first comment), I realize that yes – many believe it and call me and my colleagues fools for wanting to give people the opportunity to access their own money. Those who do not want to do it will be able not to – our proposal does not oblige anyone to take out their money. Don't want to? Don't take it. Want to withdraw? That possibility MUST exist! And now about the false information spread by the media. First, in Latvia the foundation of old-age pension is the 1st pension level, not the 2nd. It is the 1st level that ensures a REGULAR MONTHLY pension paid by the state for life. Meanwhile, the 2nd pension level is not the basis of the pension! Even if the 2nd pension level is fully withdrawn, a person does not remain without an old-age pension. They continue to receive the 1st level pension just as before. Therefore, the argument that people must be prohibited from accessing their savings in the name of their own “protection” is a blatant and deliberate misleading of the public. If the state itself does not take responsibility for the living standards of its people in old age, it has no moral right to deny a person this choice and to act with their money according to their beliefs! The reason why now this mass intimidation is being organized with the state's “collapse” if people are given the opportunity to access their 2nd pension level (again, not the 1st or basic pension!) further shows only that the government may be hiding something. Questions arise: is the people's accumulated money even available, or in simpler words – where is it and does it even still exist…???
From@austsauleParticipation of Latvian officials in this year's Winter Paralympic Games is unacceptable if Russia is allowed to compete under its own flag. We call for solidarity with Ukraine's decision and also urge the Latvian Paralympic Committee to carefully consider participation in such an event. https://t.co/h3R6sV2HIc
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From@austsauleAn ordinary representative of the Progressives coalition party's youth organization - a non-binary green communist, a fan of Palestine, who wishes others blow their brains out. A complaint about this left-wing radical has been sent to @Valsts_drosiba. https://t.co/H33aa7r1Cx
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From@AndrisVelpsAustošā Saule Latvijai unites Latvian patriots and nationally conservative people who understand one simple truth: 🇱🇻 if you don't get involved in politics - politics will get involved in your life. We work to make Latvia: 🛡️ nationally safe, not subjugated 💰 rich through our own work, not empty promises ⚖️ fair to its own, not to ideologies 👨👩👧👦 a state for families, not for experiments ❗ This is not the time to watch from the sidelines. ❗ This is not the time to be silent. ❗ This is the time to take your side. 📜 Get to know our program: 👉 https://t.co/JLcfIrnacH 📝 Join now - as a member or supporter: 👉 https://t.co/aRcnlgCBlw
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From@austsauleOn February 24 at 18:00 opposite the Ukrainian Embassy (Kalpaka Boulevard 3, Riga), we invite you to a meeting in support of Ukraine. https://t.co/HvXvxQ9f9K
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From@austsauleViesturs Arklons: public administration must be appropriate to the current demographic situation, without losing service quality, but excluding unnecessary bureaucracy and duplication of functions. Learn more in our program: www.austsaule.lv (point 81) https://t.co/F6oMZxKkqf
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The ministry is also responsible for sports, but of course not only. Education quality, declining number of children, ever new closed schools - On Thursday on Krustpunktā we interview Education and Science Minister Dace Melbārde. https://t.co/gVQZY4Nz26
ABOUT WITHDRAWAL OF THE 2ND PENSION LEVEL https://t.co/USf8GpRoyo
From@Ivars_AbolinsLatvia should not have to finance the operation of Russian-language radio stations. But that is exactly what is currently being done - all Russian-language radio stations use frequencies granted free of charge, which are state property and the most valuable part of the business. More than a month has passed since NEPLP submitted a proposal to the Saeima Human Rights and Public Affairs Committee to gradually phase out the operation of Russian-language radio stations over eight years. However, the committee's chair, Leila Rasima (Progressives), has not included this issue on the agenda. The Ministry of Culture, headed by Agnese Lāce (Progressives), had already not supported this approach and has shown no interest even in discussions. I call on the other Saeima factions - New Unity, ZZS, National Alliance, United List, Latvia First,, and Stability! - and independent MPs to approach this issue in a state-minded way and support this proposal, and to stop using state funds to maintain Russian-language radio broadcasting. Latvia has switched to state-funded education only in Latvian, and there is no argument for valuable state resources to be spent on maintaining a Russian-language information space in the commercial radio environment.
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☝️On Thursday, the Saeima will decide on the resignation of VARAM Minister Čudars. ➡️Unjustifiably suspended municipal territorial plans. ➡️Restrictions for the coastline. ➡️New prohibitions without compensation for land owners. ➡️Construction of trout farms in Roja and Mērsrags. What about Čudars? 🤷“He’ll shoot off to India!” https://t.co/Atn3iStvWy
Dear Lithuanian brothers, @juozas_olekas! 🇱🇹 We congratulate you on Independence Day! Your courage, perseverance, and longing for freedom more than a century ago laid the foundations for a free and democratic Lithuania. Today, Latvia celebrates together with you!
☝️ The bills issued by “Rīgas Siltums” to Riga residents are increasing, while at the same time the profit of its subsidiary SIA “Rīgas BioEnerģija” is measured in millions. This profit is not taken into account when the regulator approves the tariff🤷 I have prepared a proposal to close this “gap” in the regulation. https://t.co/zrS68zHH6H
The Saeima supported my submitted draft decision, by which we condemn the IOC's decision to disqualify the Ukrainian skeletonist V. Heraskevych from the Olympic Games for using a helmet with symbolic support for the Ukrainian people. It is unacceptable to equate the memory of those fallen and victims in the war in Ukraine with war propaganda.
From@VL_TBLNNK🇱🇻📷Following NA's initiative, the Saeima has expressed support for Ukrainian athletes, honoring the memory of comrades fallen in Ukraine's defense war at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Games. 📸Reuters https://t.co/yT3loBVTDP
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I bow my head before the heroism of Ukrainians, resisting the endless evil. Russians mock the victims of totalitarianism and those who have suffered in today's war against Ukraine, which the IOC ignores. If that is the IOC's understanding of political neutrality, then, in my opinion, it should step down. https://t.co/dpZ0z7Ctfq
In the Saeima session we supported a draft decision on support for Ukrainian athletes. Mentioning our heroes is not propaganda, it is showing honor to those who have fought for their country.
A debt at least 35 years old that finally must be repaid. Satisfaction with the unanimous political support, which has not always been the case! #RīgasFilharmonija #JaunāKoncertzāle https://t.co/42LOsiwQcd