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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latvia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 1,886,198 | 1,417 | $34,000 | 26$ |
| Belarus | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,449,323 | 5,309 | $60,000 | 34$ |
| Totals | 2 | 11,335,521 | 6,726 | $94,000 | 60$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Belarus:
Janis Vitenbergs stated that Latvian stores still have various products made in Russia and Belarus despite EU sanctions.
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Latvia:
Jānis Vitenbergs expressed discomfort with the questioning of Maija Āboliņa.
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Latvia:
Jānis Vitenbergs indicates that public passenger transport to aggressor countries continues, posing security threats.
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