Rinkēvičs
LatviapoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Valsts prezidents Edgars Rinkēvičs is a prominent political figure in Latvia, known for his advocacy for increased defense spending in response to evolving security challenges. Recently, he emphasized the need for careful budget management while discussing plans to increase defense expenditures to 4% of the country's GDP, with aspirations for 5% in the coming years. Rinkēvičs has highlighted the importance of optimizing state administration and reducing expenditures in other areas to support national defense initiatives, while also calling for economic growth and investment in the military industry to strengthen Latvia's security and promote economic development.
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Rinkēvičs expressed hope that the Saeima would manage to agree and adopt the Immigration Law.
Saeima varētu strādāt arī vasarā / DienaLatvia· 2026-06-02
Rinkēvičs' tenure did not support the movement towards qualified majority voting on EU security issues.
Drošības ziņā esam atgriezušie pagājušā gadsimta 30. gados / DienaLatvia· 2026-02-05
Rinkēvičs emphasizes the importance of supporting each other during crises.
Barikādes atgādina, ka valsts nav tikai robežstabi, ēkas un lozungi / DienaLatvia· 2026-01-20
Rinkēvičs is the President of Latvia who called for a reconsideration of the road usage fee law.
Prezidents prasīs pārskatīt likumu par autoceļu lietošanas nodevu palielināšanu kravas auto / DienaLatvia· 2025-12-10
Rinkēvičs indicated that he would carefully evaluate the law passed by the Saeima regarding the withdrawal from the convention.
Parakstus ManaBalss.lv strauji vāc lūgums prezidentam neparakstīt likumu par izstāšanos no Stambulas konvencijas / DienaLatvia· 2025-10-31
The President of Latvia, Rinkevics, stated that it is time to upgrade NATO's air policing mission in the Baltic states to a large-scale air defense.
State membre NATO cer un răspuns mai ferm la incursiunile aeriene rusești. Alianța ia în calcul un plan în acest sens
Romania· 2025-09-29
Rinkēvičs emphasized the importance of strengthening NATO's deterrence and defense capabilities.
NATO jāpaātrina Baltijas gaisa telpas aizsardzības misijas izveide / DienaLatvia· 2025-09-12
Rinkēvičs emphasized the importance of considering the impact of pension reform on human resources in internal security.
Izdienas pensiju reformā jāņem vērā izmaiņu ietekme uz darbinieku nodrošinājumu iekšlietu sistēmā / DienaLatvia· 2025-08-05
Rinkēvičs expressed that responsible officials have taken their share of responsibility regarding the elections.
Nav pamata apšaubīt vēlēšanu rezultātus vai to likumību / DienaLatvia· 2025-06-11
Rinkēvičs emphasized the importance of increasing the overall amount of the next EU Multiannual Financial Budget.
Nākamajam ES daudzgadu finanšu budžetam jābūt vērstam uz drošības stiprināšanu / DienaLatvia· 2025-06-10
Rinkēvičs emphasized the importance of a strong transatlantic alliance in response to Russian aggression.
Nav jāgaida NATO samits, lai nodrošinātu ieguldījumus aizsardzības spējās / DienaLatvia· 2025-06-06Rinkēvičs is referred to as the President who emphasizes the importance of participating in the elections.
Prezidents mudina Latvijas pilsoņus piedalīties pašvaldību vēlēšanās / DienaLatvia· 2025-06-04
Rinkēvičs was informed by Mieriņa about her absence on June 2nd.
Valsts prezidenta pienākumus vienu dienu pildīs Kalniņa-Lukaševica / DienaLatvia· 2025-05-30
Rinkēvičs emphasized the importance of working on issues related to the legal status of Latvian public media.
Valsts prezidents darbam SEPLP izvirza līdzšinējo padomes locekli Upleju-Jegermani / DienaLatvia· 2025-05-14
Rinkēvičs is the President of Latvia who discussed the implications of increasing defense spending.
Latvijas aizsardzības izdevumu palielināšana nozīmēs finansējuma samazināšanu citās jomās / DienaLatvia· 2025-02-19