Army vehicles on city streets. Politologist allows for military coup in Moscow
A military coup is possible in Moscow; army vehicles are seen on the city streets, said Abbas Galyamov, politologist and speech writer to…
Category: Politics
Second round of coalition formation talks is done; fate of Progressive Party still unclear
In accordance with President Egils Levits invitation, this week New Unity held in-depth with potential coalition partners – Combined List, National Alliance and…
Ombudsman notices risks for human rights in military service law
The current redaction of the Law on National Defence Service (VAD) has many problems, including risks for human rights, as concluded by ombudsman…
New Unity and National Alliance argue over social topics; NA still insists on three-party coalition
After more in-depth discussions with potential coalition partners it became clear New Unity (JV) has similarities and differences with each potential partner party….
Saeima supports amendments to stop Zhdanok from being elected to the European Parliament as Latvia’s representative
On Thursday, 13 October, the Saeima supported in the second reading amendments to the Election to the European Parliament Law. These amendments may…
Latvian parliament passes so-called lobbying law
On Thursday, 13 October, Latvian Saeima passed in the final reading the Law on Transparency of Representation of Interests or the so-called lobbying…
Lithuania goes into saving mode, but what the limits should be?
Linas Jegelevičius Well, let’s not beat around the bush: this winter will be different – colder and with much scarcer Christmas adornments. When…
New Unity and Combined List disagree on different topics in second round of coalition talks
During the 12 October meeting New Unity and Combined List discussed topics on which the two parties have similar views and on which…
Saeima committee approves Rail Baltica legislative draft
On Wednesday, 12 October, Latvian Saeima’s Economic, Agricultural, Environmental and Regional Policy Committee approved in the third reading the Rail Baltica legislative draft….
