Latvia's coalition unveils mixed progress in annual policy report ahead of elections
Latvia's three-party coalition government has released a 73-page document outlining its progress over the past year. The report, prepared under Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš, details achievements tied to the so-called '4x4' goals set a year ago. These priorities cover security, family support, economic growth and cutting red tape. The report will soon be sent to the Saeima, where it is likely to trigger discussions before October's parliamentary elections. The government's key focus last year was bolstering security and defence, including continued aid for Ukraine. Alongside this, the report highlights four main areas: strengthening national security, supporting families with children, driving economic growth and reducing bureaucracy. An assessment of 146 measures under the National Development Plan 2021–2027 shows mixed results. Over half—51.4%—are either on track or making positive progress. Meanwhile, 37.7% are moving in a very positive direction, and 13.7% are fairly positive. However, 21.3% of measures are rated as very negative, with another 7.5% considered fairly negative. The report also notes that one of this year's biggest tasks is preparing the EU's next multi-annual budget. While the document outlines broad achievements, it does not provide specific updates on security, defence or family support measures over the past 12 months. The government is expected to formally present the report to parliament within the next two weeks. The coalition's self-assessment will now go before the Saeima, where lawmakers will review its findings. With elections approaching in October, the report's contents are set to become a point of debate. The document's release marks a key moment as parties prepare to defend their records ahead of the vote.
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