The political alliance New Unity (JV) “will not give in to hypothetical blackmail” regarding changing the Prime Minister to preserve the coalition, JV leader Edmunds Jurēvics said in an interview with TV3’s 900 sekundes.
He stressed that after the adoption of the budget — where the coalition can count on 52 votes — all three coalition partners will need to sit down and clearly state whether they are ready to continue working, or whether everything has shifted into pre-election rhetoric. Over the past two weeks, both partners have been trading public accusations, which benefits neither the government nor team spirit, the politician noted.
Jurēvics emphasized that JV is ready to work if both coalition partners are ready to work, rather than engage in political theatrics.
However, JV will not topple its own government and will not form a new government with those who attempt to topple it, the party leader confirmed. Asked about the possibility of continuing cooperation with the current partners but replacing the Prime Minister, Jurēvics highlighted that in the current government JV has taken on both the role of Prime Minister and the most demanding ministries.
“We are not prepared to give in to hypothetical blackmail,”
he stressed.
Although the political situation is quite unpredictable, Jurēvics believes there is a possibility that the current coalition — if it actually wants to work — can survive until the next elections. “In politics, anything is possible,” the MP concluded.
As reported, the Saeima plans to finish work on next year’s budget this week. The budget talks have long been accompanied by concerns over the stability of the coalition.
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