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VIDEO ⟩ Demands mandatory solidarity of European Union countries in accepting refugees; Latvian politicians have sharply different opinions

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VIDEO ⟩ Demands mandatory solidarity of European Union countries in accepting refugees; Latvian politicians have sharply different opinions

The supported plan means uniform rules for asylum application procedures, checks at the border, faster protection for those granted asylum, faster return if asylum is not granted, greater protection for minors and families with children throughout the European Union. The principle of mandatory solidarity is criticized again, for example, by Poland, which does not like … Read more

Members of the European Parliament do not support the cancellation of immunity for Ushakov and America

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Members of the European Parliament do not support the cancellation of immunity for Ushakov and America

According to the statement of the EP Legal Committee, Ameriks, as the vice-mayor of the city of Riga – he is in a publicly responsible position – among other things, demanded a bribe from the intermediary owner of the company “Rīgas mikroautobusu satiksme” in the amount of 50% of the sums that this company received … Read more

Europe currently does not have sufficient capacity to defend itself

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Europe currently does not have sufficient capacity to defend itself

He reminded that the behavior of Germany and France since the beginning of the war did not create clear confidence, because there was minimization. Although French President Emmanuel Macron has now accepted the reality, the same question still needs to be asked. The expert also mentioned the synchronization of short-term needs, that is, what is … Read more

In the European Parliament elections, Latvian citizens will be able to vote in 38 polling stations located abroad

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In the European Parliament elections, Latvian citizens will be able to vote in 38 polling stations located abroad

The Central Election Commission received the proposals of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding Latvian diplomatic missions in foreign countries, where election stations should be established. The Central Election Commission has decided to create a total of 38 polling stations for EP elections in Latvian diplomatic missions abroad. These will be located in United Arab … Read more

TVNET FROM CHISINAU ⟩ The media inflated the bubble about the possible annexation of Transnistria, EU Ambassador to Moldova Mazeik says

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TVNET FROM CHISINAU ⟩ The media inflated the bubble about the possible annexation of Transnistria, EU Ambassador to Moldova Mazeik says

There was no real basis for rumors that Russia could try to annex Moldova’s breakaway region of Transnistria, as it has tried to annex several regions of Ukraine, according to EU Ambassador to Moldova, Latvian diplomat Jānis Mažeiks. In 2022, Moldova obtained the status of a candidate country for the European Union (EU), and at … Read more

Farmers Protest in Brussels: EU Agricultural Policy Under Fire

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Farmers Protest in Brussels: EU Agricultural Policy Under Fire

Police estimate that around 900 tractors blocked the European quarter of the Belgian capital. Police used water cannons on protesters, while farmers burned tires and set off firecrackers. Belgian farmers were joined this time by colleagues from Spain, Portugal and Italy. Farmers across Europe are not satisfied with the EU agricultural policy, the “green course” … Read more

How Europe Must ‘Wake Up’ to Support Ukraine: Borrell Urges Increased Aid and Defense Capabilities

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How Europe Must ‘Wake Up’ to Support Ukraine: Borrell Urges Increased Aid and Defense Capabilities

“To resist is to win,” Borrell said. He stressed that the EU’s “civilian, military, economic and humanitarian aid” to Kyiv exceeds that of the US, but if the EU wants “Ukraine to resist” it “needs to give more help and faster”. Europe must “wake up” Europe has realized that it lives in a dangerous world, … Read more

Denmark Announces New Military Support and Aid Package for Ukraine

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Denmark Announces New Military Support and Aid Package for Ukraine

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, announcing the conclusion of the agreement, emphasized that Ukraine can be sure of Denmark’s support. The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that such security arrangements are the result of a G7 initiative. The initiative is currently supported by 32 countries and the European Union (EU). Germany, France and the … Read more

Belarus Tightening Grip of Russia: Implications for Latvia’s National Security

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Belarus Tightening Grip of Russia: Implications for Latvia’s National Security

Since the 2020 presidential elections in Belarus, which were accompanied by mass protests and the results of which are not recognized as legitimate by Western countries, this country has come under the tight grip of Russia. Beate Livdanska, a researcher at the Center for Eastern European Policy Studies, notes in the TVNET program “Pulss” that, … Read more