Previously, the representative of the New Unity party, Silinya, 48, had already informed the media that of the 16 positions in the government and in the Sejm that the ruling coalition distributed, eight would go to New Unity, five to the Union. from Greens and Peasants (SZK) and three from “Progressives”. By the way, local analysts remember that the previous cabinet of ministers could only hold their portfolios for 246 days.
Speaking to deputies on Friday, September 15 on the eve of the vote, Silina assured his colleagues that “the government team will work so that the residents of Latvia feel that the state works for them and does not serve their own interests.” processes.” It is true that Latvia, according to her, will continue to support Ukraine and increase its defense capabilities, adhering to the Western Atlantic course.
In addition to the position of Prime Minister, the Prime Minister’s party received the positions of Minister of Finance, Minister of Health, Minister of Education and Science, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of the Interior, Minister of Justice, as well as Minister of Environmental Protection and regional development, mixnews.lv reports.
According to observers, the current Minister of Finance, Arvil Asheradens, the Minister of Justice, Inese Libinya-Egnere, and the Minister of Education and Science, Anda Caksa, retained their positions. The position of head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was taken over by former Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins, and Seimas deputy Rihards Kozlovskis returned to the position of Minister of the Interior after a hiatus. Inga Berzina was appointed Minister of Environmental Protection and Regional Development, and the position of Minister of Health was entrusted to the doctor and Seimas deputy Hosam Abu Meri.
The SZK, which was previously in the opposition, received the post of President of the Sejm, the positions of Minister of Economy, Minister of Agriculture, Minister of Social Welfare and Minister of Climate and Energy. And the “progressives” in the government will be responsible for defense, culture and communication, the news portals specify.
