Deputy
Development/For!
Saeima of the Republic of Latvia
LV - 1811 - Rīga
Latvia
Working language: English
Declarations of interests:
2022
, 2021
Declarations of interest regarding election observations (if applicable)
13/10/2022 | 19:05:56 In addition to what my co-rapporteur said about the sources of our information on which we base the report, I would like to stress how instrumental in this respect was our visit to Bucharest. It enabled us to conduct a direct political dialogue with the authorities. And it should be underscored that all our interlocutors demonstrated openness and very clear political commitments to fulfil all remaining obligations resulting from the membership in the Council of Europe. In our official... 10/10/2022 | 16:06:24 Your Excellency, Recently, a new Swiss ambassador to Belarus presented her credentials to Mr Aleksandr Lukashenko – the first and only western European diplomat to do so since August 2020. The Belarusian authorities support the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine. Excellency, can you assure this Parliamentary Assembly that this diplomatic procedure does not mean that the Swiss authorities are moving towards the recognition of the legitimacy of Mr Aleksandr Lukashenko's regime? Another... 27/04/2022 | 20:23:31 (Undelivered speech, Rules of Procedure Art. 31.2) Mr president, dear colleagues We have heard from our Ukrainian friends in this chamber about the shocking atrocities, war crimes and genocide committed by the Russian Federation. I am deeply moved and impressed by the courage and determination of the people of Ukraine in defending their country and indeed the freedom of Europe against the brutal agressor. We have also heard in this organisation, in past two months since Russia started the... 15/03/2022 | 15:37:35 Dear President, Dear Colleagues, At the end of January, in this chamber, we ratified the credentials of the Russian delegation. One month later, Russia started the war with Ukraine. I can't help but say: we told you so. We have been warning you about Russia's aggression for years. Thank you for finally listening to us. The Baltic countries and others who know very well from personal experience what it means to be occupied in our lifetime. We are gathered here today to decide whether or not... 24/01/2022 | 13:54:24 Mr President and esteemed colleagues, I would like to challenge the nomination of Mr Petr TOLSTOY and call for the vote for the matter. Mr TOLSTOY has demonstrated in a number of public statements during recent years complete disregard for Council of Europe values, disrespect to human rights, democracy and rule of law. He has threatened democratically elected leaders of another Council of Europe member state and questioned the independence and territorial integrity of several Council of...
26/09/2022 | Doc. 15617 | Report The honouring of membership obligations to the Council of Europe by Romania
14/02/2023 | Doc. 15640 | Written declaration Condemnation of aggression by Azerbaijan against the sovereign territory of the Republic of Armenia 18/10/2022 | Doc. 15640 | Written declaration Condemnation of aggression by Azerbaijan against the sovereign territory of the Republic of Armenia 12/10/2022 | Doc. 15632 | Motion for a resolution Sanctions of persons on the "Kara-Murza list" 12/10/2022 | Doc. 15633 | Motion for a resolution Europe should stand in solidarity with the Russian and Belarusian anti-war movement 11/10/2022 | Doc. 15628 | Motion for a resolution Preventing abuse of the right to veto in the Security Council: a perspective by the member States of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
13/10/2022 | Doc. 15631, vote on the draft text for resolution Further escalation in the Russian Federation's aggression against Ukraine 13/10/2022 | Doc. 15615, vote on the draft text for resolution The impact of Brexit on human rights on the island of Ireland 13/10/2022 | Doc. 15611, vote on the draft text for resolution The fight for a level playing field – ending discrimination against women in the world of sport 13/10/2022 | Doc. 15617, vote on the draft text for resolution The honouring of membership obligations to the Council of Europe by Romania 12/10/2022 | Doc. 15618, vote on the draft text for resolution The honouring of obligations and commitments by Türkiye