Edgars Siliņš
Edgars Siliņš is a prominent Latvian politician, currently serving as the Minister of Defence. He has been an advocate for enhancing Latvia's defense capabilities and has emphasized the importance of collective security within NATO. Siliņš has been vocal about Latvia's commitment to support Ukraine in its path toward NATO membership, underscoring the belief that together, nations are stronger in the face of aggression. His recent statements highlight Latvia's increased defense spending and the development of its military industry, aligning with broader European security efforts.
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Edgars Siliņš is the Prime Minister of Latvia who is participating in the Munich Security Conference.
Latvija ir gatava ieguldīt arī Eiropas militārās industrijas kapacitātē / Diena
Latvia· 2026-02-13
Siliņa emphasized the challenges faced in reducing bureaucracy and the need for clearer separation from new policy formation.
Siliņa ministru darbu plāno vērtēt gada sākumā / DienaLatvia· 2025-12-18Edgars Siliņš is the Prime Minister of Latvia who emphasizes the need for long-term decisions in the face of rapidly changing global processes.
Ilgtspējīga valsts nav iespējama bez ilgtermiņa lēmumiem / DienaLatvia· 2025-11-28Siliņa emphasizes the need for support from others to address domestic violence and help families in need.
Politiskā teātra dēļ ap Stambulas konvenciju cieš sabiedrība / DienaLatvia· 2025-10-07Edgars Siliņš highlighted the importance of security issues related to competitiveness in Latvia.
Krievija nav drauds tikai Eiropai / DienaLatvia· 2025-09-09
Siliņa emphasized the need to find a way to make the pension system more equitable for all Latvian residents.
Jau no 2027.gada vairākas kategorijas varētu izslēgt no izdienas pensiju sistēmas / DienaLatvia· 2025-07-21
Siliņa emphasized the importance of remembering the stories of those taken away and the responsibility to protect freedom and democratic values.
Mūsu tautas vēsture māca būt modriem / DienaLatvia· 2025-06-13
Edgars Siliņš pointed out that the eastern border regions need additional funds for security and economic development.
Iespējas pārvirzīt papildus resursus valsts aizsardzības stiprināšanai tiks rūpīgāk izvērtētas rudenī / DienaLatvia· 2025-06-10
Siliņa is involved in discussions about increasing Latvia's defense budget to 4% of GDP.
Siliņa neizslēdz iespēju aizsardzības tēriņus līdz 4% no IKP sasniegt jau šogad / DienaLatvia· 2025-03-04
Siliņa emphasized that Latvia's duty is to help Ukraine join NATO.
Ukrainas ceļš uz NATO ir neatgriezenisks / DienaLatvia· 2025-02-24