Ombudsman Jansons admits excessive alcohol use, explains absence from parliament with health issues
Latvian Ombudsman Juris Jansons did not appear in the Saeima on Thursday, the 22nd of May, to present his annual report because he…
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Ombudsman Jansons nowhere to be seen – Saeima demands answers over his ongoing absence
The Latvian Parliament is seeking clarity regarding the situation at the Ombudsman’s Office, particularly the repeated and unexplained absences of Ombudsman Juris Jansons….
Latvian Parliament moves toward larger parties participating in Saeima elections
On Thursday, the Saeima approved amendments to the Saeima Election Law in the second reading. Among other changes, the amendments stipulate that from…
BNN IN FOCUS | Will ministries be merged or fizzle out again? Political analyst weights in.
This week, Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis (ZZS) proposed a reduction in the number of ministries by merging some of them. Specifically, he…
Prime Minister promises – Latvia’s tax burden will not increase in the near future
No new taxes or tax rates are currently planned, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) stated in an interview on TV3’s “900 seconds”…
MEP Ušakovs: “This is Absurd!” – SDP “Harmony” appeals to ECHR over ban on Russian language in election campaigns
The Social Democratic party “Harmony” (Saskaņa) has submitted a complaint to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) regarding language restrictions during election…
No more “money for everyone” – public sector must cut spending by hundreds of millions
Latvia’s fiscal policy in the coming years must ensure that public debt does not exceed 55% of gross domestic product (GDP), Finance Minister…
After initial setback, Merz elected German Chancellor
German Conservative (CSU/CSU) leader Friedrich Merz was elected Chancellor by Parliament in a second ballot on Tuesday, the 6th of April, after his…
Ministry that only “spends and duplicates”? United List calls for liquidation of Climate and Energy Ministry
The opposition party United List (AS) is calling for the liquidation of the Ministry of Climate and Energy (KEM). AS deputies have submitted…
