Saxony-Anhalt election: blow to Merz, warning to Europe
The victory of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the state of Saxony-Anhalt marks both a setback for Chancellor Friedrich Merz and…
Category: Politics
German far-right scores big win in regional elections
Germany’s far-right has scored its biggest regional victory since World War II, bringing the Alternative for Germany (AfD) closer to a realistic chance…
BNN IN FOCUS | “How to hit the leader?” Political scientist explains Latvia’s pre-election battle within the coalition
One of the most prominent events in Latvia’s domestic politics this week was the clash between Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs (AS) and Interior…
BNN IN FOCUS | Four years, three governments and the same old problems: where does Latvia stand ahead of the election?
Ilona Bērziņa With one month remaining until Latvia’s 15th Saeima election, BNN is launching a series of articles introducing the political forces that,…
Latvian parliament gives “green light” to possible state involvement in airBaltic rescue
The Latvian parliament on Thursday gave its preliminary approval to possible state participation in the financial stabilisation of national airline airBaltic, including the…
“It is a political retirement home.” Latvian prime minister sharply criticises management of state-owned companies
The governance model of state-owned companies is in a critical state, and their management structures often serve as “political retirement homes,” Prime Minister…
“It won’t happen in 2030 – there’s no doubt about it.” Latvian politician delivers stark Rail Baltica forecast
When it comes to Rail Baltica, Latvia needs to take off its “rose-tinted glasses” – or the “[former transport minister Kaspars] Briškens (P)…
Rosļikovs names date for his return to Latvia – arrest order remains in force
On Tuesday, Riga City Court decided not to alter the preventive measure imposed on former Riga City Council member Aleksejs Rosļikovs, meaning that…
Latvia: Petition calls for scrapping MPs’ transport and rent allowances
A petition has been launched on Latvia’s public initiative platform ManaBalss.lv calling for the abolition of compensation paid to members of the Saeima…
