LatviaPublished: 13 August 2026 at 19:00

Kozlovskis appoints new legal adviser — Ilze Skrodele takes the post

Transport Minister Rihards Kozlovskis has appointed Ilze Skrodele, who previously advised several former Latvian prime ministers, as his legal adviser.

The Ministry of Transport has confirmed that Minister Rihards Kozlovskis (New Unity) has appointed Ilze Skrodele as his adviser on legal matters.

Skrodele previously served as an adviser to several of Latvia's former prime ministers, meaning the personnel change in the transport minister's office involves an official with substantial experience at the highest levels of state administration.

The ministry's announcement did not provide further details about Skrodele's specific responsibilities in the new role or the date of her appointment.

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