KNAB conducts 12 departmental inspections on possible violations of campaigning in the EP elections

KNAB conducts 12 departmental inspections on possible violations of campaigning in the EP elections

KNAB confirmed that currently, in one of these inspections, it is evaluating whether the ban on distributing propaganda materials in the institution of a public person has been violated. The office did not provide more information about this case, but it is possible that this case is related to the advertising leaflets of the leader … Read more

Von der Leyen on Migration Pact: “Today is a historic day” – 2024-04-13 23:35:06

Von der Leyen on Migration Pact: “Today is a historic day”
 – 2024-04-13 23:35:06

The adoption of the Migration and Asylum Pact by the European Parliament was welcomed today by the Presidents of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen and of the European Parliament, Roberta Metzola, calling today a “historic” day. “Today is indeed a historic day. After years of intense work, the Migration and Asylum Pact is becoming … Read more

Members of the European Parliament do not support the cancellation of immunity for Ushakov and America

Members of the European Parliament do not support the cancellation of immunity for Ushakov and America

According to the statement of the EP Legal Committee, Ameriks, as the vice-mayor of the city of Riga – he is in a publicly responsible position – among other things, demanded a bribe from the intermediary owner of the company “Rīgas mikroautobusu satiksme” in the amount of 50% of the sums that this company received … Read more

In the event of re-election, the prosecutor’s office could once again appeal to the EP with a proposal to revoke Ushakov’s parliamentary immunity

In the event of re-election, the prosecutor’s office could once again appeal to the EP with a proposal to revoke Ushakov’s parliamentary immunity

On May 10, 2023, KNAB handed over the criminal proceedings to the General Prosecutor’s Office, in which they obtained sufficient evidence that four former officials of the Riga City Council and its capital company, as well as one natural person, guided by greedy goals, generated income for the minibus passenger transportation company, part of which … Read more

European Parliament: The new Migration Pact was voted – 2024-04-11 14:29:44

European Parliament: The new Migration Pact was voted
 – 2024-04-11 14:29:44

He recently voted in favor of the new EU Migration and Asylum Pact. the plenary session of the European Parliament, despite the reactions that had been expressed before the start of the procedure. MEPs voted in favor of all five legislative texts concerning asylum procedures, the management of migration crises and border protection. The Pact … Read more

Manfred Weber: “The EPP remains the great power of the Center Right” – 2024-04-11 04:11:30

Manfred Weber: “The EPP remains the great power of the Center Right”
 – 2024-04-11 04:11:30

The line of the Center for a European Union with security, prosperity and social cohesion is propagated by the president of the European People’s Party Manfred Weber in the pre-election campaign of the European elections, for the needs of which he was in Athens for the conference of New Democracy. At the same time, he … Read more

In the final reading, the EP approves stricter migration and asylum rules

In the final reading, the EP approves stricter migration and asylum rules

The EU adopted all ten parts of the migration and asylum rules package, ending nearly a decade of negotiations between EU member states. EP President Roberta Metsola pointed out that the reforms had been worked on for ten years and finally they were done. She said that a balance between solidarity and responsibility has been … Read more

Vladimír Růžička embarks on a political career. He is running for the European Parliament for Rajchlovo PRO

Vladimír Růžička embarks on a political career.  He is running for the European Parliament for Rajchlovo PRO

“I decided to run for the European Parliament for the PRO party because I would like the conditions of Czech athletes to improve. And because of national interests,” said Růžička at Monday’s press conference. Political activist and lawyer Rajchl sees the elections to the European Parliament as a referendum on the coalition Fiala government and … Read more

The transnational party called Volt is running in the EP elections in 16 countries

The transnational party called Volt is running in the EP elections in 16 countries

Volt has set itself the goal of deepening European integration, and accordingly advertises a single program in all member states where it is running for election. AD The Dutch Sophie in ‘t Veld and the German Damian Boeselager lead the list of the transnational party called Volt in the European Parliament elections. According to the … Read more

In the European Parliament elections, Latvian citizens will be able to vote in 38 polling stations located abroad

In the European Parliament elections, Latvian citizens will be able to vote in 38 polling stations located abroad

The Central Election Commission received the proposals of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding Latvian diplomatic missions in foreign countries, where election stations should be established. The Central Election Commission has decided to create a total of 38 polling stations for EP elections in Latvian diplomatic missions abroad. These will be located in United Arab … Read more