Press releases

Saeima Speaker receives Ukraine national award
During the First Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimea Platform in the Croatian capital Zagreb, Ināra Mūrniece, Speaker of the Saeima, received a national award of Ukraine—the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, II degree. The Order was presented to the Speaker of the Saeima by Ruslan Stefanchuk, Chair of the Parliament of Ukraine.
Speaker Mūrniece in Croatia: full Ukrainian victory - guarantee for peace in Europe
“The Armed Forces and the brave people of Ukraine are now fighting for the right to live in their own country. Their goal is to liberate the occupied territories and establish peace. The victory of Ukraine is a victory for us as well. Only a full Ukrainian victory and total defeat of Russia will guarantee lasting peace in Europe,” emphasised Ināra Mūrniece, Speaker of the Saeima, on Tuesday, 25 October, in Zagreb in her address at the First Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimea Platform, which brought together over 30 different countries and international organisations.
Parliamentary centenary stamp and envelope celebrated in ceremony at Saeima
On Thursday, 20 October, a ceremony was held at the main building of the Saeima to present a postage stamp and envelope dedicated to the centenary of the Parliament of Latvia. “The Latvian Post has captured several events crucial to the history of our state, such as the founding of the Latvian Popular Front, the Baltic Way, and the 4 May 1990 Declaration of Independence. Today, another postage stamp will be added to this collection, dedicated to the centenary of the Saeima,” said Ināra Mūrniece, Speaker of the Saeima.
Saeima adopts Rail Baltica Law in final reading
On Thursday, 20 October, the Saeima adopted in the third and final reading the Rail Baltica Law to ensure the construction of European standard gauge high-speed rail infrastructure and prevent obstacles affecting timely completion of construction corresponding with the allocated funding.
Saeima decides to extend participation of National Armed Forces in NATO Mission Iraq
On Thursday, 20 October, the Saeima decided to extend the participation of the soldiers of the National Armed Forces (NAF) of Latvia in NATO Mission Iraq until 1 November 2024.
Saeima adopts Law on Transparency of Representation of Interests
On Thursday, 13 October, the Saeima adopted in the third reading the Law on Transparency of Representation of Interests.
Saeima denounces Latvia-Belarus agreement on investment promotion and protection
On Thursday, 6 October, the Saeima supported in the second and final reading a law denouncing the Agreement of 3 March 1998 between the Government of the Republic of Latvia and the Government of the Republic of Belarus on the promotion and protection of investments.
National guardsmen to be enlisted as soldiers on active duty in case of mobilisation
On Thursday, 6 October, the Saeima supported in the third reading amendments to the National Guard of the Republic of Latvia Law that stipulate the enlistment of national guardsmen as soldiers on active duty in case of mobilisation.
Saeima supports simplified procedure for construction of energy supply structures
On Thursday, 29 September, the Saeima supported in the final reading a new law, considered urgent, that aims to simplify the procedure for the construction of energy supply structures, including wind power plants. The law was developed to promote the production of renewable energy and energy security and independence.
On Thursday, 29 September, the Saeima supported in the second and final reading urgent amendments to the Law on the Handling of Weapons.
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