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"It will definitely be necessary to evaluate the implementation schedules, which, not so much in the first year, but afterwards leave an ever-increasing impact. (..) It is likely that this can be covered, but it immediately closes those opportunities for coming to the budget and voting for the millions that are currently being requested in demands from all sectors additionally." The current Minister of Finance, Māris Kučinskis (AS), pointed out: "It will definitely be necessary to evaluate the implementation schedules, which, not so much in the first year, but afterwards leave an ever-increasing impact. (..) It is likely that this can be covered, but it immediately closes those opportunities for coming to the budget and voting for the millions that are currently being requested in demands from all sectors additionally." #Budžets2027 #Ekonomika #Valdība (translated)

Andris Kulbergs (AS) wrote the day after the elections that the work of the Cabinet of Ministers continued, and thanked the voters for their trust in him and the UNITED LIST. He stated that the party had also won in the Bolderāja polling station in Riga. Kulbergs pointed out that President Edgars Rinkēvičs had invited all factions to a meeting, the UNITED LIST first, and congratulated it on its historic victory. He added that there was no space for 41 faction deputies in the Saeima and the Presidential Palace. He described the coalition meeting after the elections as the calmest he could recall, stating that the issues were dealt with swiftly. In his opinion, after the elections, coalition partners and journalists showed less interest in the everyday work of the Cabinet of Ministers. Speaking about a possible tax on Netflix and other streaming platforms, Kulbergs opposed its implementation, pointing out that it could hinder cooperation with the USA. He said that the USA currently ranks 15th in terms of Latvia's foreign trade, behind Russia, and mentioned discussions with American entrepreneurs, the Hollywood industry, and security and the deployment of US forces in Latvia. According to him, during the Latvian president's visit to the USA, the US ambassador had organized a meeting for the Latvian business delegation with about 300 high-level entrepreneurs, while HBO had already arrived in Latvia for talks. Kulbergs estimated that the streaming platform fee could generate about 600,000 euros but emphasized that those costs would likely be borne by consumers, with subscription prices increasing. He believed that the funding for the Latvian film industry could be found in other ways, including reviewing the SIF programs, and he criticized the Ministry of Culture for not finding a solution without a new tax in four months. #Latvija #vēlēšanas #politika (translated)

"I think that right now we were talking about the economic and development direction - that is a question for Andris Kulbergs, he needs to come and show the list of work, that is all," says Linda Liepiņa, a member of the Saeima (Latvia First). #Politika #ValdībasVeidošana #Saeima (translated)

Ainārs Šlesers has announced that the party Latvia First will support a minority government led by Andris Kulbergs if three conditions are met: public administration reform, the establishment of a professional government, and a birth stimulation program. #Латвия #Кулбергс #политика (translated)

There were no illegal migrants recorded at the Lithuanian border with Belarus, while the Latvian border service did not let in 29 illegal migrants on Monday, and the total number of people not allowed into Lithuania since the beginning of the migration crisis caused by Belarus is about 26,300. #neteisėtimigrantai #sienosapsauga #migracijoskrižė (translated)

"The program was more rounded, there will be a bigger specificity," says Edgars Tavars, commenting on the upcoming proposal from Andris Kulbergs to potential government partners. Edgars Tavars explains what changes Kulbergs will bring. Regarding pricing methodology in procurements, Edgars Tavars promises new tools. Edgars Tavars believes that in the first 100 days, Kulbergs' government will accomplish 80% of the work. #Latvija #valdība #koalīcija (translated)