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Eriks Stendzenieks ironically wrote that the coalition had come together on Tuesday and agreed that covering up sexual crimes for political reasons was nothing special. He pointed out that those who publicize crimes are called perpetrators, while those who cover them up are referred to as victims of political intrigue, even though they themselves are the most active supporters of the Istanbul Convention and opponents of violence against women. Stendzenieks added that it would be interesting to see how such a situation would be reflected if it occurred within the LPV ranks. #dzimumnoziegumi #politika #vardarbība (translated)

The year 2027 is essentially such that, as we have prepared the land, sown the seed, and then it grows. In this case - in 2027, we essentially need to do everything to prepare this soil, to sow the seed. And then there will be 2029, 2030, when we might feel [the result]. This is very important because the biggest problems for balancing the budget will be in 2029, 2030," confirmed the chairwoman of the Saeima's Budget and Taxation Committee, Aiva Vīksna (AS). #Budžets2027 #Ekonomika #Valdība (translated)

I acknowledge the need for a tax increase next year. If reforms are not implemented next year and all currently considered cuts necessary to eliminate the large deficit are not achieved, then the question will certainly be raised again. #Budžets #Atvieglojumi #Ģimenes (translated)

Minority government – that is: Kulbergs calls on ministers, not parties. In such a case, LPV would not request ministers, but would like to see some conditions met: public administration reform, support for demographics, and a government of professionals, claims Šlesers. #Politika #Mazākumvaldība #Latvija (translated)

Next week, I will propose a specific measure at the European Council meeting – to no longer issue tourist visas for Russian citizens to travel to Europe. We are concerned that Russia will try to organize diversions in Europe. So why are we allowing Russians in as tourists and letting them move freely? Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo stated that in order to strengthen European security, it is essential to completely stop issuing tourist visas to Russian citizens. #Rusija #vizos #Suomija (translated)

Next week at the European Council meeting, I will propose a specific measure – to stop issuing tourist visas to Russian citizens for traveling to Europe. We are afraid that Russia will try to carry out diversions in Europe. So why do we allow Russians in as tourists and let them move freely? "Next week at the European Council meeting, I will propose a specific measure – to stop issuing tourist visas to Russian citizens for traveling to Europe. We are afraid that Russia will try to carry out diversions in Europe. So why do we allow Russians in as tourists and let them move freely?" said P. Orpo. #Rusija #Suomija #ŠengenoViza (translated)

At the very beginning of the negotiations about the Plzeň district, I told Martin Kupka that they would not support Mr. Aschenbrenner, there is no interest in that here. But we originally assumed that we would not express support for anyone," described Vít Rakušan, the chairman of the Mayors, why such a "brotherly" battle even took place. #Volby2026 #Kozolupy #MichaelaŘehková (translated)

The author stated that the Polish government informed about credible information regarding a planned assassination attempt on Prime Minister Tusk and Defense Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz and took appropriate measures. He referred to Poland as a neighboring and allied country and wrote that some people will continue to claim that Russia only wants part of Ukraine and then peace will follow. #Polsko #Bezpečnost #Ukrajina #PL #RU #UA (translated)

Christa Pike was sentenced to death for the murder of her classmate, Colleen Slemmer, in 1995, but her accomplices, Tadaryl Shipp and Shadolla Peterson, did not face the death penalty due to their youth and their cooperation with the prosecution. #ChristaPike #CasoSlemmer #PenaDeMuerte (translated)

"Until today, it was true that the best marketing is done by the ANO movement here. In this campaign, we showed that even a regional campaign has a nationwide impact. We faced - including myself personally - many personal attacks and we managed to confront them in such a way that the ANO team does not know how to handle it," Grolich said immediately after the elections. #senátnívolby #JanGrolich #lidovci (translated)

Normunds Namnieks wrote that he was not sure if any other statesman could make himself even funnier than Donald. He pointed out that initially Donald seemed confused to him, but now, in his opinion, it was clear that he was ethically disoriented. Namnieks described it as a serious problem not only for America but for the whole world. #DonaldTrump #politika #ētika (translated)

Luxie wrote that while watching the electoral news she noted a decrease of 6% for ANO compared to the previous period and support for Motůrky below 3%. She added that the turtle had already cried earlier, and she herself was expecting a pleasant evening. #volby #politika #zpravodajství (translated)