Toms Lūsis wrote that in the city there is talk about the proposal by the ruling party to promote Māris Riekstiņš for the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs. He pointed out that Riekstiņš had run on the same list as Šlesers in 2010 — "For a Good Latvia" — had been the head of Prime Minister Kalvīša's office in 2007, and had been involved in Šķēle's People's Party. Lūsis added that changes had indeed been promised. https://t.co/lomIuPFZP1 #Latvija #politika #pārmaiņas (translated)
"and is obviously connected to Russia - in my opinion, it is being funded" Bērnems also said that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told him that the German right-wing eurosceptic party "Alternative for Germany" (AfD) "is obviously connected to Russia - in my opinion, it is being funded." #Lielbritānija #Brexit #Krievija (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)
After attacks on Russian company Yandex's data centers in Ukraine, support for radical parties, such as Germany's Alternative for Germany, has significantly decreased on social media, as well as the number of hate-inciting accounts. #Yandex #Ukraina #dezinformācija (translated)
Minority government – that is: Kulbergs calls on ministers, not parties. In such a case, LPV would not request ministers, but would like to see some conditions met: public administration reform, support for demographics, and a government of professionals, claims Šlesers. #Politika #Mazākumvaldība #Latvija (translated)
"Forty-one voices in the Saeima – that is something unique. 'Forty-one voices in the Saeima – that is something unique. And, of course, everyone is ready to speak and consult with the AS and Mr. Kulbergs about forming the government,' said President Edgars Rinkēvičs after meeting with all 15 parties elected to the Saeima, confirming that Kulbergs can begin forming the new government." #Politika #Mazākumvaldība #Latvija (translated)
Šlesers is using Kulbergs' pause in talks with other parties to promote minority government ideas, while the AS has not yet started official consultations on the next government. #Politika #Mazākumvaldība #Latvija (translated)
US politicians from the Republican and Democratic parties have condemned President Trump's statements in which he announced that Ukraine needs a new president, following Ukrainian President Zelensky's criticism of Trump's decision to allow the import of diesel fuel from Russia. #Tramps #Zelenskis #Ukraina (translated)
US President Donald Trump, by agreeing with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on diesel fuel supplies, hopes to improve the chances of the Republican Party in the upcoming midterm elections, despite the possibility that the agreement may not result in significant price reductions and could contradict Trump's previous positions regarding Russia. #Tramps #Krievija #dīzeļdegviela (translated)
Kaspars Gorkšs wrote that after his professional sports career ended, for nine years his interests, education, and work have been related to administrative work and public administration. He indicated that he obtained a bachelor's degree in law and a master's degree in political science, but gained experience in the non-governmental sector in realpolitik and regulatory development. Gorkšs also mentioned that he established a new municipal educational institution in Jūrmala and led the Jūrmala football school and LDDK's operational activities. He stated that in recent years he has participated in Saeima committee meetings and collaborated with ministries, state institutions, and political parties. Gorkšs pointed out that his experience with projects that have stalled in public administration was one of the reasons he applied for the announced competition. He wrote that he planned to advocate for the efficiency of public administration, combining passion with practical experience. #ValstsPārvalde #Politika #Administrācija (translated)
The leader of the party "Latvia First" Ainārs Šlesers has expressed his readiness to support the minority government of the "United List". #Politika #ValdībasVeidošana #Saeima (translated)
The formation of the new government in Latvia is still in progress, but the parties are already currently setting their conditions and red lines for participation in the coalition. #Politika #ValdībasVeidošana #Saeima (translated)
The chairman of the Latvian Green Party representing AS, Edgars Tavars, previously indicated to the LETA agency that potential coalition partners will be evaluated based on their readiness to agree on the tasks to be undertaken and to support the necessary changes in the country. #Saeima #koalīcija #pārmaiņas (translated)
Šlesers puts forward three conditions for the Latvia First Party to support the minority government formed by Kulbergs, while negotiations are ongoing regarding the government declaration and the evaluation of cooperation partners. #Saeima #koalīcija #pārmaiņas (translated)
Ainārs Šlesers has announced that the party Latvia First will support a minority government led by Andris Kulbergs if three conditions are met: public administration reform, the establishment of a professional government, and a birth stimulation program. #Латвия #Кулбергс #политика (translated)
After the 15th Saeima elections, director Alvis Hermanis resigned from the leadership of the party "We Change the Rules," admitting that he was unable to convince the public of his plans for changing the political system. #SaeimasVēlēšanas #ApvienotaisSaraksts #Politika (translated)
Andris Šuvajevs predicts that eventually there will be only one so-called "professional" in Kulberg's government. Andris Šuvajevs from the "Progressives" party wants to know whether a decision will finally be made and the grief transit closed. #Latvija #valdība #koalīcija (translated)
Many parties in the 15th Saeima will have to replace "New Unity" as the main ideological opponent, believes party board member Edmunds Jurēvics. Both Ainārs Šlesers and Edmunds Jurēvics want to see the budget for the next year prepared this year. #Latvija #valdība #koalīcija (translated)
The party that did not participate in the elections won, says Lyubova Shvetzova from SV/AJ. Lyubova Shvetzova, in turn, predicts that "internal intrigues" and "political jealousy" will emerge over time in the "Unified List". #Latvija #valdība #koalīcija (translated)
Ainārs Šlesers believes that his party should reconcile with the "Unified List," as 70% of their points overlap. If "Unity" is in government, we will lead people to the streets. Ainārs Šlesers promises support for Kulbergs' minority government so that he has 58 votes and can implement the party's program. Ainārs Šlesers from LPV promises to support Kulbergs' minority government. Both Ainārs Šlesers and Edmunds Jurēvics want to see next year's budget prepared this year. #Latvija #valdība #koalīcija (translated)
