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I acknowledge the need for a tax increase next year. If reforms are not implemented next year and all currently considered cuts necessary to eliminate the large deficit are not achieved, then the question will certainly be raised again. #Budžets #Atvieglojumi #Ģimenes (translated)

I don't know how ready society is to give up the benefits for children, for dependents. These are definitely the questions they will raise. As well as support for "Latvenergo". I'm not saying that they are planning to take that away right now, but those are the benefits we have - for large families, for people with disabilities. These will be very tough discussions. #Budžets #Atvieglojumi #Ģimenes (translated)

The author said they had endorsed Republican Congressman Carlos Gimenez in Florida’s 28th District for the 2026 U.S. midterm election. They said the endorsement was based on foreign-policy criteria, including continued U.S. military support for Ukraine, stronger sanctions on Russia and support for a third item linked in the post. https://t.co/7K35sEApqa #FloridaPolitics #MidtermElections #Endorsement #US #UA #RU

Andris Kulbergs (AS) wrote the day after the elections that the work of the Cabinet of Ministers continued, and thanked the voters for their trust in him and the UNITED LIST. He stated that the party had also won in the Bolderāja polling station in Riga. Kulbergs pointed out that President Edgars Rinkēvičs had invited all factions to a meeting, the UNITED LIST first, and congratulated it on its historic victory. He added that there was no space for 41 faction deputies in the Saeima and the Presidential Palace. He described the coalition meeting after the elections as the calmest he could recall, stating that the issues were dealt with swiftly. In his opinion, after the elections, coalition partners and journalists showed less interest in the everyday work of the Cabinet of Ministers. Speaking about a possible tax on Netflix and other streaming platforms, Kulbergs opposed its implementation, pointing out that it could hinder cooperation with the USA. He said that the USA currently ranks 15th in terms of Latvia's foreign trade, behind Russia, and mentioned discussions with American entrepreneurs, the Hollywood industry, and security and the deployment of US forces in Latvia. According to him, during the Latvian president's visit to the USA, the US ambassador had organized a meeting for the Latvian business delegation with about 300 high-level entrepreneurs, while HBO had already arrived in Latvia for talks. Kulbergs estimated that the streaming platform fee could generate about 600,000 euros but emphasized that those costs would likely be borne by consumers, with subscription prices increasing. He believed that the funding for the Latvian film industry could be found in other ways, including reviewing the SIF programs, and he criticized the Ministry of Culture for not finding a solution without a new tax in four months. #Latvija #vēlēšanas #politika (translated)

Alongside security, one of the priorities for the entire coalition must be demographics - promoting birth rates and supporting families. This is what should be agreed upon more broadly," outlines Artūrs Butāns, a member of the Saeima (National Alliance). #Politika #ValdībasVeidošana #Saeima (translated)

The so-called basket system that was proposed two parliaments ago essentially did not solve anything. It was planned that part of the population would receive a limited number of services, while the other would receive the so-called full basket, but the limited amount of services actually includes the same as the full one. Because access to a family doctor was included, and if that patient goes to a family doctor, they receive all the same, because the family doctor says: I cannot establish a diagnosis without examinations, without laboratory tests, and so on," Circene explained. #veselībasaprūpe #divugrozuprincips #Saeima (translated)

Marats Kasems wrote that Natālija Kuprijanova moved from Daugavpils to Krasnodar with her three sons because, according to her, the Latvian language caused one son to have epileptic seizures. Kasems pointed out that the son is now taking medication and there have been no more seizures, but Kuprijanova associates the improvement with moving to Russia. Kasems claimed that in Krasnodar, Kuprijanova's sons were not admitted to a general education school because they had not passed the Russian language exam required for migrant children. According to him, Kuprijanova planned to complain to Vladimir Putin and noted that her family is ethnically Russian and Old Believers. Kasems contrasted this situation with the circumstances in Latvia, where children, according to him, could attend school for free. #vatņiki #krievija #Daugavpils #deokupācija #LatviešuValoda #vatņiki #krievija #LatviešuValoda (translated)

That bloke wrote that Richard was one seat short of being elected to the Saeima, but his father and wife were elected. He pointed out that it still needs to be clarified which of the seven LPV colleagues might suddenly have urgent work outside Jākobs street, and added that "family is still family." https://t.co/roHmmJlMKn #Saeima #ģimene #vēlēšanas (translated)

Andris Kulbergs from AS thanked God for strength and wisdom, his family for patience and support, and the residents of Latvia for their trust. He emphasized that he was aware of the importance of this trust and the associated duty. Kulbergs stated that AS would not promise an easy job, but would prioritize the interests of Latvia and the country above his own and positions. He thanked those who voted for him and said that he would also work for those who did not vote for AS. Kulbergs pointed out that going forward, the focus would be on Latvia, children, and changes to steer the country in the right direction. He also wrote that Latvia is a small country, but its people are not small, and wished for God's protection for families and Latvia. He spent Sunday with his family and children, but on Monday he was ready to get to work and implement changes. #Latvija #Paldies #MūsuTauta (translated)

The list expressed gratitude to the voters who had supported it the previous day, and pointed out that the result was backed by teamwork throughout Latvia, numerous meetings and discussions, as well as intensive months. In his speech on election night, Andris Kulbergs especially thanked his wife for the support that had allowed him to dedicate a significant amount of time and effort to working for Latvia. The list also thanked the families of their candidates and their team. #APVIENOTAISSARAKSTS #MumsIrRisinājums #KulbergsIrRisinājums #APVIENOTAISSARAKSTS #Vēlēšanas #Latvija (translated)