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Ansis Pūpols thanked the employees of the State Police, who, according to him, did not comply with the demands of the leader of the unregistered organization Free Palestine, Meitra Saberova, to stop asking her uncomfortable questions. Pūpols pointed out that Latvia is a democratic country and stated that there will be a film "We for Peace" about what happened at the protest the day before, which will be released in a month. https://t.co/RakDtZxINZ #MēsParMieru #Demokratija #Brīvība #MēsParMieru (translated)

Currently, there is an energy truce in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Both sides have agreed to it. Do not violate it! Thank you for your attention to this matter, the owner of the White House has published this information on his social network "Truth Social." #Ukraina #Krievija #DonaldsTramps (translated)

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)

Andris Kulbergs (AS) wrote that he, together with the representative of Estonia, Kristens Mihals, and the representative of Lithuania, Mindaugas Sinkevičius, submitted a proposal to the European Union to ban the transit of Russian grain on behalf of Latvia. He pointed out that this was to be decided by the EU leaders at the meeting in Brussels on October 15, and thanked Baiba Braže for the coordination and work. https://t.co/JFpVXfsrtO #EiropasSavienība #Krievija #graudi (translated)

Baiba Braže wrote that she closely collaborated with the US administration to combat illegal migration and other threats at the border, and pointed out that this strengthened all of NATO. She thanked Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the US special envoy to Belarus, John Kuhl, for their support. https://t.co/6HlmCC639c #NATO #Migrācija #ASV (translated)

Jānis Dombrava thanked the Minister of Foreign Affairs Baiba Braže for the decision to initiate the process to include another Russian citizen on the list of undesirable persons in Latvia. He wrote that the exchange of words in the previous week had been sharp, but in his opinion, it is sometimes necessary in matters of national security. Dombrava expressed that Latvia cannot allow a situation in which a person whose messages serve Russian interests has been freely staying and operating in the country for several months. He indicated that the persona non grata status is a tool intended for such situations and expressed hope for a quick outcome of the process. #Latvija #Drošība #Ārlietas (translated)

Alvis Hermanis wrote that the electoral system proposed by MMN would allow at least 30 Kulbergs and another 30 people, whom he considered smarter than Kulberg, to be elected to parliament, and the prohibition on the combination of offices would be lifted. He stated that the people he represented had focused on the causes of problems rather than their consequences. Hermanis pointed out that in the last six months, MMN had helped change the political agenda of Latvia, with changes in state governance rules or "general cleaning" becoming a significant topic in the parties' rhetoric. He claimed that the ideas of MMN had become the main content of Kulberg's nightly video self-films, adding that Kulberg had admitted to Domburs that AS did not have its own program. He expressed satisfaction that MMN's ideas were being utilized and hoped that Kulberg would succeed in implementing the movement's political program. Hermanis believed he could have done it better himself, but he also assessed this opportunity as acceptable. He also wrote that the JV/Pro monopoly had been broken and the state had regained hope of recovery. At the same time, Hermanis expressed concerns about immigration, as Kulberg supported the import of low-skilled labor, which he believed would become an existential threat in the long term. He said that Rinkēvičs should return to live with his mother, accusing him of subjecting the entire nation to security risks during the war and appointing Sprūds and Siliņa to responsible positions so that he could live in a palace himself. Hermanis added that they had been lucky, but everything was not yet over, and thanked the supporters of MMN, saying that they had at least tried. #politika #Latvija #demokrātija (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)

UkReinis Pozņaks thanked the voters and wrote that the historical victory has also brought a historical responsibility, so joy has mixed with a little apprehension. He pointed out that in the opposition, successes and failures were up to them, but now they will affect the entire country and there will be no room for excuses. Pozņaks wished Andris Kulbergs endurance and strength. #vēlēšanas #uzvara #atbildība (translated)

Jānis Dombrava thanked more than 70 thousand supporters of the National Alliance for their trust, which he described as a mandate to continue working and achieve real results so that Latvia becomes a strong and Latvian state. https://t.co/NdFaOEim7l #Latvija #NacionālāApvienība #Uzticība (translated)

Jāzeps Baško from MMN congratulated the "United List" and Andri Kulbergs on the election results and thanked MMN supporters who voted for the change in the electoral process. He acknowledged that the result was not as good as hoped: MMN ranked eighth with about 3.4% of the votes. In Riga, it was seventh, but in Vidzeme, Zemgale, and Kurzeme, it received a higher percentage of support than in the capital. Baško said that MMN would continue its work and form a right-wing, national-conservative, and ideologically-based party. In his opinion, Kulberg has now been entrusted with changing Latvia's political course, but MMN from outside the parliamentary opposition will offer him ideas. Baško also expressed that no good is expected in restricting immigration if the "United List" does not form a small coalition with NA, emphasizing that the new parliament will need MMN's criticism and ideological contribution. Baško believed that the "United List" results will further highlight the change in the electoral process proposed by MMN. He claimed that there will be at least a dozen deputies in the Saeima who had more negatives than positives in the elections and who are little known to the wider public. As an example, he mentioned a candidate who, a day before submitting the lists, withdrew from candidacy for MMN, joined the "United List" list, and was now elected to the Saeima, even though she had a high number on the list. Baško pointed out that the candidate had previously participated in the MMN political council a few times. #vēlēšanas #Latvija #politika (translated)

Jānis Hermanis thanked everyone who voted for the MMN party in the elections, including more than 1,500 people who had supported him. He pointed out that Andris Kulbergs and the United List won with a large majority and congratulated them on the result. Hermanis wrote that 42 mandates give the party a great credit of trust and the opportunity to quickly form a new, capable government. He listed the inherited problems of the previous government, including rising debt, declining birth rates, and an overly large public sector, and wished the new government success. #vēlēšanas #politika #Latvija (translated)

Raivis Zeltīts indicated that, with nearly complete compilation of the parliamentary election results, 1.3% of voters, or about 11,000 people, had voted for "Rising Sun for Latvia" (ASL). He acknowledged that this did not meet the party's goal, but considered the result respectable for a new party, especially given what he believed was a smaller advertising budget for the campaign and the public media's ban on participating in most of the television debates. Zeltīts claimed that the media simultaneously provided a platform for pro-Kremlin parties. Zeltīts thanked the party's voters, activists, and candidates, stating that ASL would assess the campaign, change tactics, and continue its work. He emphasized that the party's priority was to maintain its core values, describing the campaign as a political school for its members. Among the factors influencing the election results, Zeltīts mentioned calls not to vote for small parties and voters' disillusionment with politics. He attributed the low voter turnout entirely to the responsibility of "New Unity." In contrast, he viewed the public image of "United List" and Andris Kulbergs as successful, noting that the large campaign budget and 35% result had left other Latvian parties with less support. Zeltīts also claimed that since the rule of "New Unity," there had been no significant change in the political course and that a centrist-liberal, pro-immigration party was in power. #Vēlēšanas #Latvija #Politika (translated)

The Ministry of Defense thanked the soldiers of the National Armed Forces, home guards, border guards, police officers, and employees of other involved services for ensuring a safe and peaceful election. It also expressed special gratitude to the allies for their support in protecting Latvian airspace during the elections. #vēlēšanas #drošība #Latvija #NBS #LatvijasArmija #parlaments #Saeima #zemessardze #vēlēšanas #drošība #Latvija (translated)

Yesterday was a "super" episode - our aunt (disabled) fell to the ground (it was impossible for one woman to lift her). A man and a woman walked by. Desperately shouting: "Please, please, help!" they were running after them. They didn't respond. Maybe they didn't hear? Again: "I beg you, help!?" The man turned around and replied in broken Latvian: "I will not help you!" The woman didn't even turn around. P.S. A big thank you to the village chat, where a Latvian guy responded, who arrived on a bike in a few minutes and helped lift the disabled aunt into the chair! #palīdzība #izglābšana #latvieši (translated)

Braucu mašīnā, uzgriezu radio. Tur viens vīrietis saka: “Vai tiešām, liekot roku uz sirds, kāds var teikt, ka zina pilnīgi visus apstākļus, visus faktus, visu, visu, lai apgalvotu, ka Ukraina šajā karā nav vainīga?” @ Paskatos - skan @LatvijasRadio1 … NĒ, NU NOPIETNI?!? Pēc tam noskaidroju, ka tas bija Klāvs Sedlinieks. Tas ir tieši tāpat, kā teikt - kā mēs varam zināt, ka izvarošanas upuris nebija vainīgs (lūpukrāsa par spilgtu, dibentiņš pārāk apaļš…)? Paldies Dievam, sarunas dalībniece @inese_putniece neatbalstīja šos murgus. Bet diskusijas vadītāja izlikās, ka viss normāli. Mani pārņēma svelošs kauns. @twiitotajs #Ukraina #KaraRealitāte #Diskusija