When discussing the strategic objectives of the European Union (EU) for the next five years at the informal European Council meeting in Sibiu (Romania), Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš stressed that climate change is one of the most pressing EU and global challenges. The countries alone are unable to meet this challenge. They must cooperate actively and take action.
During today's meeting with Prime Minister Jüri Ratas, Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš stressed that the two countries enjoy a very good and friendly bilateral relationship. It is important for Latvia and Estonia to implement regional projects in the fields of energy and transport.
On Wednesday 15 May, Prime Minister Jüri Ratas will pay a working visit to Latvia following his re-election to the post.
Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš debated the future of Europe with MEPs and Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker on Wednesday.
On 17 April, during the EP plenary session in Strasbourg, France, Krišjānis Kariņš, Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia, will address the members of the European Parliament (MEPs) on the future of the European Union (EU).
Latvia will pay from the state budget for those healthcare services, which the nationals of Latvia will have received in UK until the date of UK’s withdrawal from the European Union (EU) or Brexit.
In light of the commitment of the Government to take immediate measures for strengthening the ability of Latvia to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism, as well as to enhance the regulation for liquidation of credit institutions, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) has prepared the amendments to the Law On the Financial and Capital Market Commission (FCMC) and the Credit Institutions Law.
In the today's meeting with the Prime Minister of Finland Juha Sipilä, the Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš discussed the bilateral relations and economic cooperation of both countries, as well as topicalities, security and climate change issues of the European Union (EU).
On Thursday, 7 March, the Prime Minister of Finland Juha Sipilä will arrive in Latvia for a work visit.
