In order to ensure efficient spending of the state budget, review of budget baseline expenditure should be carried out and a predictable taxation policy should be created. We must continue the negotiations on Latvia’s accession to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). We must not linger over uptake of the European Union’s Structural Funds. Liberalization of gas market requires decisive action as well.
I am pleased that all the political parties represented in the Saeima are aware of the need to build a strong, decisive and cohesive team that is able to work together in the interests of the country. Therefore, the new Cabinet of Ministers must enjoy the full support of the newly formed coalition.
I received confirmation from the representatives of the political parties during the meetings that the new members of the government should have a good reputation and support of the community. The new coalition should ensure fair policies.
I call for remembering that we elected this Saeima a year ago all together by providing legitimate expectations on the political parties. I wish to remind the same to politicians as well that the public expects work for the benefit of the state. This means strengthening the public trust in the state power in general, making informed and responsible decisions, and capability to explain the latter to the Latvian people.
Negotiations with the representatives of political parties show that there is an opportunity to form a stable and capable coalition. However, definite support for a particular model of the coalition and particular candidate for Prime Minister is not formed.
Therefore, I call on the political parties represented in the Saeima to present their vision on solving issues of national significance and nominate candidates for Prime Minister and potential models of the coalition before the end of this year.
I call on the resigned government to continue its work until the approval of the new government.