The coalition formed by New Unity (JV), the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS), and The Progressives is prepared to continue working together, yet Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (JV) remains evasive about the coalition’s future once the state budget has been passed.
On Monday, following an extraordinary government meeting, Siliņa was asked whether she believes the coalition will survive beyond the budget vote. The prime minister did not give a clear answer, emphasizing instead that reaching agreement on the budget is currently of utmost importance.
“We see this as a security budget. It is very important that the decisions currently on the table are discussed thoroughly in the Saeima,” Siliņa told journalists.
The prime minister acknowledged that her coalition has been under constant media scrutiny since its formation.
“I honestly can’t remember a time when journalists didn’t ask how long this coalition would last.
But as you can see — this is already the third budget we are drafting together,” Siliņa noted.
She added that politics always brings challenges, and making decisions is never simple.
“This creates tension not only within the coalition but also across various sectors lobbying for their interests. There will certainly be challenges ahead. We are ready to work,” she stressed.
However, Siliņa also issued a warning: if any coalition partner fails or refuses to follow the agreed budget framework, they must ask themselves
whether they are truly acting in the best interests of society, families, and national security.
“If, for the sake of some quick or populist solutions, they choose not to support decisions that are crucial for our collective future — for our children and for security — that will say everything,” she remarked.
As reported earlier, the government plans 565.5 million euros in additional funding for the 2026 state budget, directed toward its key priorities — security, support for families with children, and education, according to an informative report by the Ministry of Finance (FM).
Of this amount, 320.3 million euros is earmarked for security, 45 million euros for education, 94.8 million euros for family support, and 105.4 million euros for other measures. Most of the additional funding will come from reductions in government spending.
The Cabinet of Ministers is scheduled to approve the 2026 budget bill and fiscal framework on the 14th of October, with submission to the Saeima planned for the 15th of October.
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