Latvian Employers’ Confederation unhappy with 13th Saeima’s arrogant and rushed decision on minimal wages
The decision to increase the minimal wage in Latvia to EUR 620 in 2023 and EUR 700 in 2024 was rushed, ignoring the…
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Saeima passes amendments that ban Zhdanok from running in European Parliament elections
Latvia’s Saeima passed in the final reading amendments to the Election to the European Parliament Law, stating that people who served in the…
Sacked top-rank Lithuanian police chief accuses Interior Minister of «mobbing» among other things
Linas Jegelevičius A parliamentary sitting held Thursday, 27 October, by Lithuania’s opposition parties on the sacking of the former Public Police Security Service…
EP President: Latvia was right with its warnings about Russia
Latvia’s experience and leadership will be decisive in the coming steps the EU will need to make to overcome threats to democratic values,…
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…
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…
