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Marats Kasems criticized the Progressive Party's actions regarding the scandal involving former Riga City Council deputy Mārtiņš Eņģelis. He claimed that the party leadership did not immediately go to the police after reports of the sexual exploitation of a minor girl, citing the girl's request to remain silent about the incident. Kasems suggested that the decision may have been influenced by the upcoming elections, which, according to him, were expected in a few days. Kasems pointed out that before the scandal, the party's public stance on Eņģelis was related to workplace burnout. He also accused the public media LSM of allegedly defending the party and presenting sexual offenses as a tool for political struggle. Kasems wrote that he took this case personally, as he had been an orphan since the age of 11 after his mother's death and had sought help from the municipality. He expressed hope that the law enforcement agencies would continue to review the case. #Progresīvie #bārene #LSM #RīgasDome #StambulasKonvencija #Progresīvie #bārene #RīgasDome (translated)

Oliniete pointed out that the young woman's name and identity were unknown, and wrote that when the case reached the police, the victim had to relive what happened. She accused Pro and its supporters of hypocrisy: according to Oliniete, they advocated for the Istanbul Convention to protect girls and women who are afraid to report sexual harassment, but in the case involving their party member, they characterized the situation as ambiguous. #Policija #SieviešuTiesības #SeksuālaUzmākšanās (translated)

Eriks Stendzenieks ironically wrote that the coalition had come together on Tuesday and agreed that covering up sexual crimes for political reasons was nothing special. He pointed out that those who publicize crimes are called perpetrators, while those who cover them up are referred to as victims of political intrigue, even though they themselves are the most active supporters of the Istanbul Convention and opponents of violence against women. Stendzenieks added that it would be interesting to see how such a situation would be reflected if it occurred within the LPV ranks. #dzimumnoziegumi #politika #vardarbība (translated)

To be honest, the "National Alliance's" red lines currently have absolutely no significance, as Andra Kulberg's faction has such a large majority that they have no reason to respect the "National Alliance's" red lines. Meanwhile, Saeima deputy Andris Šuvajevs emphasizes that it is important for the "Progressives" to receive assurance that the issue of the Istanbul Convention will not be reopened. #Politika #ValdībasVeidošana #Saeima (translated)

Salvis Lapiņš wrote that as a result of the attack, more than 300 women were raped and/or killed, but people who typically actively advocated for the Istanbul Convention and fought against femicide were not noticed at the event. He ironically suggested that the murdered women might have been considered "the wrong ones." #femicīds #sievietes #StambulasKonvencija (translated)

In my opinion, I see no argument for hastily withdrawing from the convention, I see no argument for Latvia to be the first among the European Union member states to withdraw from it, I see no argument that this issue would have affected society as a whole. Yes, it is a political issue, but this is not a matter that should be rushed. The next Saeima will consider what to do. Meanwhile, Rinkēvičs reminded media representatives that he called for the decision to denounce the convention to be left to the next Saeima. #StambulasKonvencija #Referendums #Latvija (translated)

Rinkēvičs also reminded that the Saeima has made a decision to draft a special law that would incorporate the positive aspects of the Istanbul Convention, but the government has still not implemented this decision. #StambulasKonvencija #LatvijasSaeima #EdgarsRinkēvičs (translated)

Andris Kulbergs proposes a solution for discussing the Istanbul Convention issue, emphasizing that the matter should be left to the new Saeima and the Cabinet of Ministers, and the previous decision to develop a special law from the positive norms of the convention has still not been implemented. #StambulasKonvencija #LatvijasSaeima #EdgarsRinkēvičs (translated)

In my opinion, this is not a question that should be rushed. The new government and parliament will have many urgent tasks, but from what I heard in conversations with the parties – willingness not to lower human rights standards and not to table divisive issues. "The decision on what Latvia should do regarding the Istanbul Convention should not be rushed and is not currently the most relevant item on the agenda," stated President Edgars Rinkēvičs. #StambulasKonvencija #Cilvēktiesības #Latvija (translated)

The President of Latvia, Edgars Rinkēvičs, emphasized that the issue of the Istanbul Convention is not urgent and is not currently relevant on the agenda, adding that the government and the Saeima should focus on other acute issues. #StambulasKonvencija #Cilvēktiesības #Latvija (translated)

Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs emphasizes that there is no reason to rush regarding the future of the Istanbul Convention, and Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs proposes to hold a consultative referendum so that society can express its opinion on this issue. #СтамбульскаяКонвенция #Латвия #политика (translated)

The representative calls to pause the question of withdrawing from the Istanbul Convention, emphasizing that it could have negative consequences and that the focus should be on other more important issues, such as economic growth and national security. #StambulasKonvencija #vardarbība #politika (translated)

Lato Lapsa asked who howled in the marsh early in the morning on October 4, and mentioned that they were likely Raudsepi, Ozoliņi, Tjarves-Ločmeles, Smoļenskas-Braunas, and others. He spoke of them contemptuously, linking them to the Istanbul Convention. #daba #ekoloģija #flora (translated)

Truth claimed that the "Progressives" party routinely covers for its members accused of violence or misconduct. It wrote that Mārtiņš, described as a burned-out progressive, had seduced an orphan, and the party considered it a minor issue. Truth also claimed that Andris Sprūds had beaten his wife until she left him, and that Atis Švinka had harassed female employees at the Ministry of Defense without the party reacting to it. Regarding Staķis, Truth wrote that he had slept with aides and used drugs, claiming the whole party was aware of it. Truth also accused Švinka of embezzlement through his wife Anda Švinka’s organization, stating that the funds did not reach women who had suffered from violence. Truth also claimed that for the "Progressives," the Istanbul Convention exists only on paper and not in real life, asking how naive or foolish one must be to ignore this information. #Progresīvie #vardarbība #StambulasKonvencija (translated)