Kariņš has resigned and assumed political responsibility

Kariņš has resigned and assumed political responsibility

“These discussions are not helping the course of the country’s economic development,” Siliņa described the developments surrounding the flight issue, saying that her main tasks now are “to be able to lead the government and focus on the tasks that need to be done now”. Asked about the overall assessment of the “New Unity” (JV) … Read more

Both US Democrats and Republicans understand the challenges Latvia is facing

Both US Democrats and Republicans understand the challenges Latvia is facing

When the Prime Minister officially announced that diplomat Baiba Braže is being promoted to the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs, she was asked to comment on the government’s future plans for building transatlantic relations with the United States. Siliņa said that the US presidential election worries the international community, but Latvia will continue working … Read more

Braže, a candidate for the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs, declared savings of more than 140 thousand euros last year

Braže, a candidate for the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs, declared savings of more than 140 thousand euros last year

In the declaration submitted in July of last year, when she assumed the position of ambassador for special tasks at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MA), Braže stated that she owns an apartment in Riga and another real estate in Engure parish. Also, the candidate for the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs owns two … Read more

Silina’s representatives refrain from directly commenting on the unofficial information that Braže will be promoted to the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs

Silina’s representatives refrain from directly commenting on the unofficial information that Braže will be promoted to the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs

The representatives of Silina, however, refrain from directly commenting on the unofficial information that the “New Unity” party plans to nominate diplomat Baiba Braži for the post of foreign minister. “I have approached a candidate for the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs who is in line with the current international and security situation – … Read more

Siliņa will temporarily fulfill the duties of former foreign minister Kariņš

Siliņa will temporarily fulfill the duties of former foreign minister Kariņš

Former Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņas (JV) had his last working day as Minister of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday. As reported, Kariņš announced his resignation from the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs at the end of March after the private airline scandal during his tenure as Prime Minister. For several months now, the scandal regarding … Read more

The former councilor will become the parliamentary secretary of Silina

The former councilor will become the parliamentary secretary of Silina

Kļaviņa is a lawyer with many years of experience in state and local government administration. She has also been a member of the Ogre County Council and chairperson of the Social and Health Affairs Committee. After assuming the position of parliamentary secretary of the Prime Minister, Kļaviņa will leave her position in the municipality of … Read more

Lībīņa-Egneri could be promoted to the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs

Lībīņa-Egneri could be promoted to the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs

In the event that Lībiņa-Egnere moves to the chair of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the JV could nominate the former parliamentary secretary of the ministry, Lauma Paegļkalna, or the chairman of the Saeima Legal Commission, Andreja Yudin, for the vacant position of the Minister of Justice, LTV reported. On the other hand, TV3, also … Read more