Nature protection, digital development and municipal work - three major directions overseen by @VARAM_Latvija. Tomorrow on #Krustpunktā we question the head of the Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development, Raimonds Čudars. https://t.co/rFMSL1QiRa
At the @VL_TBLNNK congress I presented the Culture, Education and Latvianness working group's vision for a Latvian Latvia – the fundamental goal and meaning of our state's existence. Latvianness is not a slogan. It is practical policy in four core areas: society, media, education and #culture. https://t.co/YPHJEl5erp
About #budget2026, financial stability, external debt, progress of the public procurement law, and other issues in conversation with @nralv https://t.co/Rxjb5wOUYD
From@nralvWhat pleasant and unpleasant surprises has the state budget approved by the Saeima prepared for the people in 2026? A conversation with the Chair of the Saeima Budget and Finance (Tax) Commission Anda Čakša (New Unity): https://t.co/BrdS0JorFZ https://t.co/JG2NsIZ0zG
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From@RihardsKolsAfter the Finance Ministry's announcement, I have received questions from several journalists, so I am providing a more detailed comment on the accusations made by @Finmin and the demand to retract the information. The FinMin's claim that I allegedly disseminated 'false information' is unfounded. The Ministry does not address what I actually said but comments on completely different data and indicators that I did not mention in the interview at all. It is attempting to refute statements I never made. This indicates either a basic inability to read the text or a deliberate desire to mislead the public. In the TVNET interview (link in reply), I pointed out only one fact: Latvia has not applied for projects for that part of the Cohesion Fund that the EC has allocated for 2026 and 2027 - approximately 630 and 640 million euros respectively. The European Commission's official documents fully confirm this fact. • 668.24 million euros in 2026 • 695.97 million euros in 2027 Total 1.364 billion euros for which Latvia has not submitted projects. Moreover, out of the total 2021–2027 envelope of 4.434 billion euros, Latvia had paid out only 532.7 million euros by August 2025. Most of the funds, including the amount for the coming years, remain unused. And here is another important aspect. The defense mini-omnibus regulation will soon enter into force, allowing member states to redirect unused cohesion policy funds to defense projects until the end of this budget period. As the rapporteur for this regulation in the European Parliament, I have been informing about this opportunity for a long time and continuously. It is an instrument that would both strengthen national security and relieve the national budget - but only if the government acts in a timely manner. In any case, it is quite telling that so much attention is paid to what I said and even a press release has been prepared, but it has not managed to comment on what is actually at issue. It is interesting why that is - and with what purpose it is being done.
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From@IZM_gov_lv🟣 At the meeting of the Latvian National Sports Council (LNSP) on Wednesday, 10 December, a number of issues were considered, including: 🔸 awarding cash prizes to athletes with outstanding achievements, 🔸 IZM proposals on allocating funds to sports federations to promote sports development, 🔸 state sports budget priorities for 2026. More 👉 https://t.co/JCh9xtAVcl 🟣 At the same time, the Ministry of Education and Science presented progress in the development and implementation of an information report on the sports financing model. 📌 This is a project to change the principles of distribution of state-provided funding, for which broad consultations have been launched with organisations representing the sports sector, municipalities and other stakeholders. ✅ The goal is to create a fair, transparent and sustainable system that will strengthen sports development at all levels, especially children's and youth sports, recreational sports and high-performance sports. More 👉 https://t.co/a0EfjIo7jl 📸 @Brivibas36
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➡️ I receive many questions about regional roads, for which the government has planned to increase the road usage fee for freight transport over 3 tonnes from January 1. ☝️ Here is the map (sections shaded)! ➡️ The Saeima will decide again on Thursday on the cancellation of this decision. https://t.co/XPRbg6MLGw
From@ltvzinasFrom a business perspective, what this budget most lacks is a clear state vision for economic development, said Saeima Budget and Finance (Tax) Committee Chair @andacaksa (JV) on “Rīta Panorāma”. 🖥️ https://t.co/kbceeOrmnk https://t.co/GLaUNb1HpY
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We call on the European Commission to support Ukraine.
From@ltvzinasLatvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Ireland, Poland, Finland and Sweden have expressed support in a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa for the EC proposal for a reparations loan to Kyiv, financed from the EU's frozen Russian assets, reports Deutsche Welle.
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My sincere greetings to our Finnish friends on your Independence Day! 🇫🇮👏🏻 May this day be even more special for you, as the happiest nation in the world. Latvia highly values our cooperation, shared vision of values and friendship at all levels and fields @Halla_aho @alexstubb!
👎🏽PROGRESĪVIE and VIENOTĪBA shame those who buy goods cheaper!!! Question to the people: will you now feel uncomfortable every time you buy products where they are cheaper??? https://t.co/Twl4CcMTZY
I have proposed increasing funding for the state Creative Persons Support budget program by an additional 500 thousand euros. This is not just a technical budget amendment — it is the state showing respect to its cultural workers. #Budget2026 #NationalAlliance
Sacred heritage is a fundamental value of Europe. It is precisely this heritage that is one of the cornerstones on which European civilization rests. #NacionalaApvieniba #Budžets2026 #SakralaisMantojums https://t.co/RVUG2IC90q
For next year's state budget, I have submitted several proposals. Today I want to highlight just a few of them. The Song and Dance Festival sector is waiting for us to start moving again toward the set goal — a full funding model (50% municipality / 50% state). #Budzets2026
And again the usual absurdity in the country! Education reorganization: first they want to close rural schools, then eliminate distance learning, and now also shut down private schools??? Vote at the end of the video! 👎🏽 https://t.co/aVxYvhXfka
From@tv24_lv“We are one of the last countries to move towards a goal-oriented budget” On TV24 program #ziņutop comments @andacaksa, head of the Saeima Budget and Finance (Tax) Commission (@Jauna_Vienotiba), former Minister of Education and Science (2022-2025) and Minister of Health (2016-2019). 👀 Watch the program recording: https://t.co/H5uGyM2hRY 🫵🏻 Share the publication and express your opinion in the comments! #latvija #politika #valstsbudžets
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From@tv24_lv“It is important to understand that the goal is to focus on reducing food prices” In the TV24 program #ziņutop comments @andacaksa , chair of the Saeima Budget and Finance (Tax) Committee (@Jauna_Vienotiba ), former Minister of Education and Science (2022-2025) and Minister of Health (2016-2019). 👀 Watch the program recording: https://t.co/H5uGyM1K2q 🫵🏻 Share the publication and express your opinion in the comments section! #latvija #cenas #pārtikascenas #aktuāli
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From@liana_langaThis fight (against migration) is only beginning! @EdvardsRatnieks @LapinsGirts @StankevicsA @SuipeJanis https://t.co/Rxd8zZj5Dx
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From@EdvardsRatnieks🎯 Look, look, with state money there will be not only a migrant study and conference, but also “other” activities. 🤯 https://t.co/tB5dWWqkWt
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From@Olimpiade_lv🎯 Significant support has been granted to Latvian sports - more than 3.2 million euros for the preparation of national teams, organization of competitions, and growth of the new generation. This is an important step forward, and we are truly pleased that the funding will also strengthen the LOK's preparation program 'Los Angeles 2028'. 🇱🇻✨ Thank you to Prime Minister Evika Siliņa and her team, the Ministry of Education and Science - Minister Dace Melbārde, Parliamentary Secretary Dāvis Mārtiņš Daugavietis, Director of the Sports Department Aleksandrs Samoilovs, as well as Deputy State Secretary for Sports and Youth Affairs Edgars Pukinskis. Thanks also to the Saeima Budget and Finance (Tax) Commission and its chair Anda Čakša, and the Ministry of Finance - Minister Arvils Ašeradens for their support! @IZM_gov_lv @EvikaSilina @dacemelbarde @DDaugavietis45 @pukinsks @andacaksa @Finmin @aseradens @samoilovs Special thanks to everyone who cared about our success #KopāStiprāki! 🇱🇻🙌🏼
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From@IZM_gov_lv🟣 @Brivibas36 today, on 2 December, supported @IZM_gov_lv (IZM) proposal to allocate additional funding to sports organizations from the state budget programme “Funds for unforeseen cases”, ensuring the preparation and participation of Latvian national teams in significant international sports events. 🏒🏐 According to the government's decision, support was granted to the Latvian Olympic Committee's preparation programme “Los Angeles 2028”, the Latvian men's ice hockey team's participation in the 2026 World Championship, as well as the women's and men's volleyball teams' preparation for the European Championship and the organisation of the 6th round of the Junior World Cup in luge. 🛷 💰 In total, 3,271,267 euros will be allocated. ℹ️ IZM will continue to coordinate the redistribution of funds, ensuring effective preparation of state sports organisations for the most important international events, while promoting the development of the sports sector and the involvement of young athletes. More 👉 https://t.co/JLEzG67Wi7 @DDaugavietis45
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