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After the election of Vilis Krištopans (Latvia First) to the European Parliament, Ilze Stobova will take over his Saeima seat, LETA reported June 25.
Latvia's parliament, the Saeima, held it final session of the Spring session June 20.
On Wednesday, June 19, MP Edgars Zelderis resigned from the Saeima faction "Progressives", his party "Mēs - Talsiem un novadam" said.
The parliamentary speakers of Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Ukraine today issued a joint declaration in Białystok, Poland.
In honor of Latvia's 20th anniversary in the European Union, on Thursday, May 9 – Europe Day – a 'European picnic' will be held in front of the Saeima building in Rīga.
On Thursday, April 25, the Saeima renewed the mandate of former Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš (New Unity) following his recent resignation as Foreign Minister.
Speaker of the Saeima, Daiga Mieriņa, has invited the speakers of the other EU member states to attend the third parliamentary summit of the international Crimea platform, which will take place in Rīga in October.
The Chairmen of the Foreign Affairs Committees of the three parliaments of the Baltic states are emphasising the importance of supporting Ukraine during a joint visit to Los Angeles.
Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu of Estonia Marko Mihkelson, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Saeima of Latvia Rihards Kols and Chairman of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the Seimas of Lithuania Žygimantas Pavilionis have issued a joint statement strongly condemning Iran's recent attacks against Israel and called for the imposition of substantial sanctions against Iran.
April 5 saw the Chairs of the Foreign Affairs Committees of national parliaments, including the Latvian Saeima, issuing a joint statement in which they call on the parliament of Georgia to withdraw its so-called “Russian Law”. In their opinion, this law undermines Georgia’s hard-won European perspective.
A doctor's profession is one of the few that members of the Saeima can combine with a political position. In this regard, member of parliament and medical doctor Juris Jakovins (Greens and Farmers Union) has raised the combination of workloads to a new level.
Speakers of the parliaments of 19 European countries have sent a joint letter to Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Mike Johnson, calling on him to help efforts to assist Ukraine with the necessary funds to continue its defense against Russian aggression.
The Supreme Court has refused to bring an appeal in the case of Saeima Member Glorija Grevcova. As a result, Grevcova has lost the mandate of a member of parliament, the prosecution said on February 15.
The Speakers of the parliaments of the Baltic States Lauri Hussar, Daiga Mieriņa and Viktorija Cmilyte-Nielsen are visiting Canada and the United States to discuss the security situation, support to Ukraine and mutual cooperation from January 27 to February 2.
Latvian Television's De Facto investigative broadcast on January 21 posed further questions concerning the lengthy visit of a delegation of Latvian politicians and businesspeople to China.
The Presidium of the Baltic Assembly (BA) on Friday, January 19, adopted a statement of support for Ukraine until its complete victory.
A collection of signatures on Latvia's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention has started. According to the author of the initiative, Latvian society would thus acquire a sense of security that the Latvian border could be mined in case of attack of the aggressor, Latvian Radio reported January 15.
In its fall session from September 4 to December 22, Latvia's parliament, the Saeima adopted 116 laws in the final reading including 12 new laws and 104 amendments to existing laws.
Punishments for crimes against the state will be harsher, according to amendments to the Criminal Law adopted by the Saeima on Thursday, December 14, in the third – final – reading, originally submitted by President Edgars Rinkēvičs.
Fierce debates, loud exclamations, a large dose of sarcasm – such was the order of the day on December 7 during Saeima debates ahead of the main 2024 budget vote.
On Thursday, December 7, the Latvian Saeima was scheduled to view the 2024 budget in the final reading.
On November 30 Latvia's parliament, the Saeima, supported the draft law intended to ratify the Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention and Suppression of Violence against Women and Domestic Violence, commonly known as the Istanbul Convention.
Latvia's parliament, the Saeima, on November 23 adopted a statement supporting the start of EU accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova.
After several hours of debate, the Saeima supported the 2024 draft budget in first reading on November 16.
The Saeima Speaker is not a judge, said speaker Daiga Mieriņa (Union of Greens and Farmers) in an interview with Latvian Television November 15, commenting on the criticism of her for not monitoring the Saeima debates.
As of Friday, November 10, it is possible to sign the initiative of eight opposition political forces to hold a referendum on the 14th Saeima's dismissal. By 14:00, about 3,000 signatures had been collected.
On November 9, the Saeima adopted amendments to eight laws envisaging the introduction of a new Partnership institution in Latvia – a new way to legally strengthen relations between two adults, including same-sex couples, and provide social and economic protection for them. Amendments to the laws are expected to come into force on July 1, 2024.
The Saeima begins to examine the draft budget of 2024 and the bills accompanying it on November 9, submitting them to the Budget Committee for evaluation.
The Saeima on November 2 conceptually supported amendments to several laws envisaging the introduction of a partnership institute in Latvia – this will be a new way to legally strengthen relations between two adults, including same-sex couples, and provide them with certain social and economic protection.
On Thursday, October 19, the Saeima moved the proposal on reclaiming the 'Moscow House' for viewing in the committees. This would see the state takng over the building in Rīa, Marijas Street 7.
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