Jānis Vitenbergs
Jānis Vitenbergs is a prominent Latvian politician and a member of the Saeima, where he represents the interests of his constituents on various issues, including national security and transportation policies. Recently, he was in the news for advocating a legislative proposal to ban public passenger transport services to Russia and Belarus, citing concerns over security risks associated with travel to these countries amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Vitenbergs emphasized the need to protect Latvian citizens from potential espionage and human rights violations, reflecting a broader sentiment within Latvia regarding the implications of such travel.
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Jānis Vitenbergs has been appointed as the Minister of Climate and Energy.
Koalīcijas deputāts Daugavietis turpmāk Saeimā balsos pēc sirdsapziņas / Diena
Latvia· 2026-05-28
Jānis Vitenbergs was appointed as the Minister of Climate and Energy.
Mums atvēlēts īss laika posms, kas būs darba pilns / DienaLatvia· 2026-05-28
Jānis Vitenbergs is nominated for a ministerial position by the National Alliance.
Kulbergs premjera amatā sola atvērtas durvis labām idejām visiem Saeimas deputātiem / DienaLatvia· 2026-05-28
Jānis Vitenbergs has been appointed as the Minister of Climate and Energy.
Saeima apstiprina Kulberga valdību / DienaLatvia· 2026-05-28
Jānis Vitenbergs is nominated for a ministerial position by the NA board.
Saeimas partijas paraksta Kulberga valdības deklarāciju un sadarbības līgumu / DienaLatvia· 2026-05-28
Jānis Vitenbergs is nominated as a candidate for the new government from the National Alliance.
Pēc pozitīva Saeimas balsojuma gaidāma jaunā Ministru kabineta pirmā svinīgā sēde / DienaLatvia· 2026-05-28Jānis Vitenbergs is a deputy who criticized Raimonds Čudars for not attending the Saeima to explain his position.
Uzskaita Čudara sliktos darbus / DienaLatvia· 2026-02-20
Jānis Vitenbergs stated that the event was necessary and successful, highlighting the efforts of Kaspars Cipruss.
Vairāk nekā 130 miljonu eiro ietekme / DienaLatvia· 2025-12-10
Jānis Vitenbergs is another former Minister of Transport referenced regarding inherited public transport issues.
Ja reģioni netiks atbalstīti, tas var nozīmēt valdības galu / DienaLatvia· 2025-11-21
Jānis Vitenbergs was also a previous minister mentioned in relation to public transport.
ZZS sasaukusi valdes ārkārtas sēdi "par politisko situāciju" / DienaLatvia· 2025-11-21
Jānis Vitenbergs expressed a strong stance against supporting Belarusian hockey through Latvian funding.
Draud piemērot nacionālās sankcijas veikalam Hokeja pasaule par darbību Baltkrievijā / DienaLatvia· 2025-10-17
Jānis Vitenbergs expressed disappointment that Siliņa did not attend the Saeima session.
Siliņa Saeimā iztur uzticības balsojumu / DienaLatvia· 2025-10-02
Jānis Vitenbergs is one of the deputies who signed the law proposal regarding the Istanbul Convention.
Ar ZZS atbalstu Saeima nodod vērtēšanai komisijā opozīcijas ieceri izstāties no Stambulas konvencijas / DienaLatvia· 2025-09-25
Jānis Vitenbergs is listed as a signatory of the legislation regarding the Istanbul Convention.
Jurēvics deputātu balsojumā par izstāšanos no Stambulas konvencijas saskata vēlmi torpedēt nākamā gada budžetu / DienaLatvia· 2025-09-25
Jānis Vitenbergs is one of the signatories of the legislative proposal developed by the party 'Latvia First'.
ZZS pārkāpusi koalīcijas līgumu / DienaLatvia· 2025-09-25Jānis Vitenbergs (NA) expresses that the political force has called for cooperation on various issues and has acted proactively.
NA un AS rosina Ministru prezidentes demisiju / DienaLatvia· 2025-09-25
Jānis Vitenbergs is one of the signatories of the bill proposed by the 'Latvia First' party.
ZZS balsojumu par izstāšanos no Stambulas konvencijas skaidro ar vēlmi analizēt tās ietekmi uz latviskajām vērtībām / DienaLatvia· 2025-09-25Janis Vitenbergs stated that Latvian stores still have various products made in Russia and Belarus despite EU sanctions.
В Латвии предложили полностью запретить товары из Беларуси
Belarus· 2025-04-05Jānis Vitenbergs expressed discomfort with the questioning of Maija Āboliņa.
Valsts kontroles padomes locekļu kandidātu iztaujāšanā parlamentā izceļas pamatīgs strīds / DienaLatvia· 2025-03-26
Jānis Vitenbergs indicates that public passenger transport to aggressor countries continues, posing security threats.
NA rosina liegt pasažieru pārvadājumus ar Krieviju un Baltkrieviju / DienaLatvia· 2025-02-21