Latvia’s 13th Saeima gathers for one last meeting
On Thursday, 27 October, members of the 13th Saeima will gather for the final meeting of the current parliament. As reported by Saeima’s…
Category: Politics
Latvian coalition parties disagree on government cooperation memorandum
Discussions regarding certain points of the government memorandum will continue, as New Unity (JV) and National Alliance (NA) failed to reach an agreement…
Latvian PM says coalition partners close to agreeing on rule of law and good management principles
It would that we [New Unity] are close to reaching an understanding with potential coalition partners – Combined List (AS) and National Alliance…
Progressive Party’s absence from the government will not benefit Latvia’s development, says PM
The decision by the Progressive Party to not join the government formation process will not benefit Latvia’s development, New Unity (JV) leader Krišjānis…
Coalition in Latvia to consist of three parties; Progressive Party rejects «younger brother» role
The next ruling coalition in Latvia will consist of three parties – New Unity (JV), Combined List (AS) and National Alliance (NA). The…
National Alliance and New Unity find common ground on multiple issues
During talks organised between thematic groups on Friday, 21 October, Latvian political parties New Unity and National Alliance found common ground on many…
Progress in coalition formation talks; informal meetings to continue
Representatives of New Unity and Combined List have reached progress and an agreement in regards to government priorities in the defence sector, as…
Latvia’s National Defence Service Law left for 14th Saeima to tackle
Review of the National Defence Service legislative draft is officially left for the next Saeima, whose term is expected to commence 1 November….
Latvian Saeima passes new Law on Local Governments
On Thursday, 20 October, Latvia’s parliament once again passed in the final reading the new Law on Local Governments. The Saeima also approved…
