The Prime Minister talks quite evasively about the candidate for the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs

The Prime Minister talks quite evasively about the candidate for 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 position of foreign minister. “I have approached a candidate for the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs who is in line with the existing international and security situation – … Read more

Today is Kariņš’s last working day as Minister of Foreign Affairs

Today is Kariņš’s last working day as Minister of Foreign Affairs

The position of Minister of Foreign Affairs requires an active fighter who is knowledgeable in politics, Prime Minister Siliņa told journalists after the JV management meeting, while still not naming the candidate for the position of Minister. The prime minister emphasized that she is not looking for a peacetime candidate, because “the time when the … Read more

the state auditor emphasizes that business class is the maximum that politicians can afford on business trips

the state auditor emphasizes that business class is the maximum that politicians can afford on business trips

State Comptroller Edgars Korčagins, suspended director of the State Chancellery Jānis Citskovskis and former head of the office of Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņas, member of the Saeima Jānis Patmalnieks took part in the program. Patmalnieks explained that at the time when decisions were made about Kariņas flights, alternatives were also evaluated, including commercial flights. The … Read more

“New unity” still does not name a candidate for the minister of foreign affairs

“New unity” still does not name a candidate for the minister of foreign affairs

The prime minister emphasized that she is not looking for a peacetime candidate, because “the time when the minister of foreign affairs could work in peaceful, more diplomatic conditions is over.” Currently, Siliņa is still in discussions with potential candidates, but the politician cannot name specific names at the moment. Intensive consultations are now underway, … Read more

Delays in EU ammunition deliveries

Delays in EU ammunition deliveries

By Solenn Paulic Published 4 hours ago, updated 1 hour ago German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden hold a joint press conference on January 8, 2024. JOHN MACDOUGALL/AFP ANALYSIS – Olaf Scholz accuses his partners, and Paris in particular, of not keeping their commitments on military support to Kiev. Brussels The … Read more