Changes in membership of parliamentary groups


The New Era parliamentary group

Full Name
Position
Karlis Sadurskis chairperson
Guntis Berzins deputy chairperson
Artis Kampars deputy chairperson
Solvita Aboltina  
Silva Bendrate  
Ingrida Circene  
Ina Druviete  
Roberts Jurkis  
Arturs Krisjanis Karins former chairperson
(from 05.11.02. to 08.12.04.)
Sarmite Kikuste  
Uldis Martins Klauss  
Paulis Klavins  
Alberts Krumins  
Ainars Latkovskis  
Liene Liepina  
Linda Murniece former deputy chairperson
(from 18.03.04. to 01.10.04.)
Peteris Ontuzans  
Aigars Petersons  
Janis Reirs Secretary of the Saeima
(no 05.11.02 lîdz 18.03.04)
Inguna Ribena Deputy Secretary of the Saeima
Viesturs Silins  
Karlis Strelis  
Dzintars Zakis  
Ausma Ziedone-Kantane  

MPs who have temporarily given up their mandates:
Full Name
Reason
Einars Repsegave up MP’s mandate in order to serve as the Minister for Defence (16.12.04)
Einars Repsegave up MP’s mandate in order to serve as the Prime Minister (14.11.02 - 18.03.04)

MPs who have resigned from the Saeima:
Full Name
Reason
Date
Igors Aleksandrovsgave up MP’s mandate because the mandate of Mr. A. Latkovskis has been renewed (11.05.06)
Baiba Brigmanegave up MP’s mandate because the mandate of Mr. K. Sadurskis has been renewed (18.03.04)
Baiba Brigmanegave up MP’s mandate because was elected as a member of the Riga City Council (14.04.05)
Mara Cerinagave up MP’s mandate because the mandate of Mr. A. K.Karins has been renewed (11.05.06)
Valdis Dombrovskisgave up MP’s mandate because was elected as a member of the European Parliament (21.07.04)
Edgars Jaunupsresigned from the Saeima (22.09.05)
Anita Kalninagave up MP’s mandate because the mandate of Mrs. S. Âboltina has been renewed (11.05.06)
Inese Krastinagave up MP’s mandate because the mandate of Mrs. I. Sruviete has been renewed (11.05.06)
Aldis Kuskisgave up MP’s mandate because the mandate of Mr. V. Dombrovskis has been renewed (18.03.04)
Madars Lasmanisgave up MP’s mandate because the mandate of Mr. J. Reirs has been renewed (11.05.06)
Eriks Skaparsgave up MP’s mandate because the mandate of Mr. E. Repse has been renewed (18.03.04)
Eriks Skaparsgave up MP’s mandate in order to serve as a member of the Riga City Council (14.04.05)


The People's Party parliamentary group

Full Name
Position
Janis Lagzdins chairperson
Vineta Muizniece Deputy Speaker of the Saeima
deputy chairperson
former deputy chairperson
(from 05.11.02. to 18.03.04.)
Mihails Pietkevics deputy chairperson
Dzintars Abikis  
Uldis Briedis  
Juris Dalbins  
Janis Esta  
Valdis Gilis  
Maris Krastins  
Vaira Paegle  
Raimonds Pauls  
Janis Porietis  
Andrejs Radzevics  
Anta Rugate  
Mareks Seglins  
Janis Skapars  
Elita Snepste  
Zanete Vasaraudze  
Erika Zommere  
Eriks Zunda  

MPs who have temporarily given up their mandates:
Full Name
Reason
Gundars Berzinsgave up MP’s mandate in order to serve as the Minister for Health (16.12.04)
Helena Demakovagave up MP’s mandate in order to serve as the Minister for Culture (22.12.04)
Aigars Kalvitisgave up MP’s mandate in order to serve as the Prime Minister (16.12.04)
Maris Kucinskisgave up MP’s mandate in order to serve as the Minister for Regional Development and Local Governments (03.02.05)
Atis Slakterisgave up MP’s mandate in order to serve as the Minister for Defence (11.05.06)
Atis Slakterisgave up MP’s mandate in order to serve as the Minister for Defence (18.03.04 - 09.12.04)

MPs who have resigned from the Saeima:
Full Name
Reason
Date
Andris Argalisresigned from the Saeima (17.02.05)
Silva Goldegave up MP’s mandate because was elected as a member of the Liepaja City Council (14.04.05)
Artis Pabriksgave up MP’s mandate because the mandate of Mr. A. Slakteris has been renewed (09.12.04)
Rihards Piksgave up MP’s mandate because was elected as a member of the European Parliament (21.07.04)
Andris Skeleresigned from the Saeima (16.01.03)


Latvia's First Party parliamentary group

Full Name
Position
Janis Smits Secretary of the Saeima
Secretary of the Saeima
(no 18.03.04 lîdz 03.11.05)
chairperson
former chairperson
(from 19.01.05. to 03.11.05.)
Jevgenija Stalidzane deputy chairperson
Vjaceslavs Stepanenko deputy chairperson
Inta Feldmane  
Valerijs Karpuskins  
Oskars Kastens former chairperson
(from 05.11.02. to 19.01.05.)
Anatolijs Mackevics  
Pavels Maksimovs  
Andrejs Naglis former deputy chairperson
(from 17.12.03. to 05.05.04.)
Peteris Simsons  
Ainars Slesers  
Dainis Turlais  
Aina Verze  

MPs who have temporarily given up their mandates:
Full Name
Reason
Ainars Bastiksgave up MP’s mandate in order to serve as the Minister for Children and Family Affairs (18.03.04)
Ainars Bastiksgave up MP’s mandate in order to serve as the Minister for Children and Family Affairs (14.11.02 - 05.02.04)
Dzintars Jaundzeikars (03.11.05)
Krisjanis Petersgave up MP’s mandate in order to serve as the Minister for the Transport (11.05.06)
Inese Sleseregave up MP's mandate on account of child-care leave (14.09.06)

MPs who have resigned from the Saeima:
Full Name
Reason
Date
Ingrida Labuckagave up MP’s mandate because the mandate of Mr. A. Bastiks has been renewed (05.02.04)
Arnolds Laksaresigned from the Saeima (11.12.03)


Parliamentary group of the Union of Greens and Farmers

Full Name
Position
Augusts Brigmanis chairperson
Ingrida Udre Speaker of the Saeima
deputy chairperson
Andris Berzins  
Vilnis-Edvins Bresis  
Indulis Emsis former deputy chairperson
(from 05.11.02. to 18.03.04.)
Peteris Kalnins  
Andis Kaposts  
Vilis Kristopans  
Inara Ostrovska  
Leopolds Ozolins  
Stanislavs Skesters  
Janis Strazdins  
Arvids Ulme  


MPs who have resigned from the Saeima:
Full Name
Reason
Date
Visvaldis Skujinsgave up MP’s mandate because the mandate of Mr. I. Emsis has been renewed (09.12.04)


Union of political organisations (parties) "Concord Centre" parliamentary group
(As of 27.10.2005 "People's Harmony Party")

Full Name
Position
Janis Urbanovics chairperson
former deputy chairperson
(from 19.02.03. to 03.12.03.)
Valerijs Agesins deputy chairperson
Andrejs Klementjevs deputy chairperson
Aleksandrs Bartasevics Deputy Secretary of the Saeima
(no 05.11.02 lîdz 24.02.05)
Boriss Cilevics  
Vitalijs Orlovs  
Ivans Ribakovs  
Aleksejs Vidavskis  




For Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK parliamentary group

Full Name
Position
Maris Grinblats chairperson
Juris Dobelis  
Imants Kalnins  
Dzintars Rasnacs  
Anna Seile  
Janis Straume Deputy Speaker of the Saeima
Peteris Tabuns  


MPs who have resigned from the Saeima:
Full Name
Reason
Date
Guntars Krastsgave up MP’s mandate because was elected as a member of the European Parliament (21.07.04)
Girts-Valdis Kristovskisgave up MP’s mandate because was elected as a member of the European Parliament (21.07.04)
Inese Vaideregave up MP’s mandate because the mandate of Mr. R. Zile has been renewed (18.03.04)
Roberts Zilegave up MP’s mandate in order to serve as a Member of the European Parliament (21.07.04)


For Human Rights in a United Latvia parliamentary group
(as of 29.08.03)

Full Name
Position
Jakovs Pliners chairperson
Juris Sokolovskis deputy chairperson
Andrejs Aleksejevs  
Vladimirs Buzajevs  
Nikolajs Kabanovs  
Andris Tolmacovs  




Parliamentary group of Latvia's Socialist Party
(as of 12.06.03)

Full Name
Position
Aleksandrs Golubovs chairperson
Olegs Denisovs deputy chairperson
Martijans Bekasovs  
Sergejs Fjodorovs  
Igors Solovjovs  




Unaffiliated members of parliament
(as of 12.06.03)

Full Name
Period
Maris Gulbis as of 01.10.04
Eriks Jekabsons as of 16.01.06
Janis Jurkans as of 27.10.05
Aleksandrs Kirsteins as of 06.06.05




MPs who have been the unaffiliated members of parliament:

Full name
Term
Vladimirs Buzajevs From 11.06.03. to 29.08.03.
Nikolajs Kabanovs From 11.06.03. to 29.08.03.
Juris Sokolovskis From 11.06.03. to 29.08.03.
Andris Tolmacovs From 11.06.03. to 29.08.03.
Valerijs Karpuskins From 09.02.04. to 16.02.04.
Anatolijs Mackevics From 09.02.04. to 16.02.04.
Pavels Maksimovs From 09.02.04. to 16.02.04.
Vjaceslavs Stepanenko From 09.02.04. to 16.02.04.
Dainis Turlais From 09.02.04. to 16.02.04.
Paulis Klavins From 12.02.04. to 17.02.04.
Andrejs Radzevics From 10.03.04. to 31.08.05.
Inara Ostrovska From 01.10.04. to 11.09.06.


Party parliamentary groups that are not longer active:

For Human Rights in a United Latvia parliamentary group
( 05.11.02 - 13.06.03 )

Full name
Term in parliamentary group
Ivans Ribakovs (From 05.11.02. to 19.02.03.)
Janis Urbanovics (From 05.11.02. to 19.02.03.)
Aleksandrs Golubovs (From 05.11.02. to 11.06.03.)
Olegs Denisovs (From 05.11.02. to 11.06.03.)
Andrejs Aleksejevs (From 05.11.02. to 19.02.03.)
Nikolajs Kabanovs (From 05.11.02. to 26.02.03.)
Jakovs Pliners (From 05.11.02. to 19.02.03.)
Janis Jurkans (From 05.11.02. to 19.02.03.)
Sergejs Fjodorovs (From 05.11.02. to 11.06.03.)
Vitalijs Orlovs (From 05.11.02. to 19.02.03.)
Valerijs Agesins (From 05.11.02. to 19.02.03.)
Juris Sokolovskis (From 05.11.02. to 26.02.03.)
Pavels Maksimovs (From 05.11.02. to 19.02.03.)
Andris Tolmacovs (From 05.11.02. to 11.06.03.)
Vladimirs Buzajevs (From 05.11.02. to 11.06.03.)
Vjaceslavs Stepanenko (From 05.11.02. to 19.02.03.)
Anatolijs Mackevics (From 05.11.02. to 19.02.03.)
Andrejs Klementjevs (From 05.11.02. to 19.02.03.)
Martijans Bekasovs (From 05.11.02. to 11.06.03.)
Igors Solovjovs (From 05.11.02. to 19.02.03.)
Boriss Cilevics (From 05.11.02. to 19.02.03.)
Valerijs Karpuskins (From 05.11.02. to 19.02.03.)
Aleksejs Vidavskis (From 05.11.02. to 19.02.03.)
Aleksandrs Bartasevics (From 05.11.02. to 19.02.03.)
Dainis Turlais (From 05.11.02. to 19.02.03.)
Juris Sokolovskis (From 26.02.03. to 11.06.03.)
Nikolajs Kabanovs (From 26.02.03. to 11.06.03.)