Press releases

Zanda Kalniņa-Lukaševica: moving towards and joining NATO was a joint effort of the whole of Latvian society
“Today, Latvia’s membership in the strongest political and military alliance seems axiomatic. A whole generation of Latvians have enjoyed the security, defence and sense of support provided by NATO. This allows us to develop ourselves, but also allows us to help others,” Zanda Kalniņa-Lukaševica, Deputy Speaker of the Saeima, highlighted on Wednesday, 27 March, opening a photo exhibition at the Saeima dedicated to the 20th anniversary of Latvia’s membership to NATO.
On Wednesday, 27 March, the Saeima decided to extend the participation of the Armed Forces of Latvia in the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) international operation until 1 May 2026.
Taxi fares from airport to be capped
To prevent passengers from being defrauded when unscrupulous taxi providers charge exorbitant fares, a maximum fare will be introduced for taxi journeys from the airport or other transport infrastructure sites of international importance as well as the option of pre-payment. The Saeima approved these amendments to the Law on Carriage by Road in the third and final reading on Wednesday, 27 March.
Defence Industry Law adopted
On Wednesday, 27 March, the Saeima adopted in the final reading the Defence Industry Law, aimed at ensuring the secure supply of goods and services necessary for fulfilling the state defence tasks of the National Armed Forces and international obligations, while also fostering the growth of the defence industry.
Speaker Mieriņa: Moldova's EU accession negotiations must start within the next few months
Latvia is and will remain one of the strongest supporters of Moldova's European integration. We consider that the accession negotiations with Moldova and Ukraine need to start in the coming months, during the Belgian Presidency, said Daiga Mieriņa, Speaker of the Saeima, during a meeting with Igor Grosu, Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Moldova, at the Saeima on Tuesday, 26 March.
Saeima Ratifies Latvia – Moldova Social Security Agreement
In order to improve social guarantees for persons working in Latvia and Moldova, on Thursday, 21 March, the Saeima in the second and final reading supported a draft law ratifying the Latvia-Moldova Social Security Agreement.
Saeima simplifies coordination of high-voltage network rebuilding with landowners
On Thursday, 21 March, the Saeima in the third and final reading adopted amendments to the Energy Law aimed to facilitate the installation of high-voltage external engineering networks, by simplifying procedures to coordinate the rebuilding with the owners of the affected land.
Local government officials required special permit for accessing official secret
Senior officials of local governments will have to receive a special permit for access to official secret. This is foreseen by the amendments to the Law "On Official Secret" and changes to the Local Government Law supported in the final reading by the Saeima on Thursday, 21 March. Changes in laws have been initiated by the President of Latvia.
The sanctioned persons who own real estate in Latvia will no longer receive real estate tax relief, including in free ports and special economic zones, as of 1 July this year. This is established by amendments to the law On Immovable Property Tax, adopted by the Saeima in the final reading on Thursday, 21 March.
Speakers of Latvia and Ukraine to co-host the Parliamentary Summit of International Crimea Platform in Riga
The third Parliamentary Summit of the International Crimea Platform will convene in Riga this October and will be co-hosted by Speaker of the Saeima of Latvia Daiga Mieriņa and Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk.
Ceturtdien, 28.martā
10:00  Saeimas priekšsēdētājas biedres Zandas Kalniņas-Lukaševicas tikšanās ar Vācijas Federatīvās Republikas ārkārtējo un pilnvaroto vēstnieku Latvijas Republikā V.E. Christian Heldt