Latvian Prime Minister avoids answering whether coalition will survive after budget adoption
The coalition formed by New Unity (JV), the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS), and The Progressives is prepared to continue working together,…
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Istanbul Convention crisis deepens in Latvia – NA, ZZS, and United List propose a new law
Members of the National Alliance (NA), the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS), and the United List (AS) have submitted to the Saeima…
Former Constitutional court chairman: A state cannot grant citizenship today and revoke it tomorrow
“Citizenship cannot be revoked by law. If we go down that path, all kinds of political foolishness can be done,” said Gunārs Kūtris,…
Macron under pressure: France demands end to political chaos
French President Emmanuel Macron is in a tense situation – politicians are demanding that he hold a snap election or resign to end…
Merkel has become one of the most harmful German politicians for Europe, says Morawiecki
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s statements blaming the Baltic states and Poland for Russia’s war against Ukraine have provoked sharp reactions in Warsaw…
“A fight for points, not results” – economist criticizes Latvian government’s pension reform
The State Chancellery’s proposed reform of the early retirement pension (service pension) system, which has been conceptually approved by the government, does not…
A political party in Latvia proposes reducing state funding for political parties
The opposition party United List (Apvienotais saraksts, AS) has prepared a draft law proposing to reduce state budget funding for political parties for…
Opposition: If the Latvian government cannot cope, the President must act
If the coalition itself is unable to resolve the political crisis, it may be necessary for President Edgars Rinkēvičs to get involved, according…
Ašeradens considers Latvia’s 2026 state budget “very, very good”
Next year’s state budget is very good, Finance Minister Arvils Ašeradens (New Unity) said in an interview with TV3’s program 900 Seconds on…
