LatviaPublished: 30 October 2026 at 19:11

Former transport minister's adviser Podniece joins Kulbergs' office

Alise Podniece, previously an adviser on strategic communications to Latvia's former transport minister Atis Švinka, has joined the office of Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs. The prime minister's office confirmed this.

Alise Podniece has started work in the office of Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs (United List). She was previously an adviser on strategic communications to the former transport minister, Atis Švinka (Progressives).

The prime minister's office itself confirmed the appointment. The source does not specify what position Podniece will hold in Kulbergs' office, what her duties will be, or exactly when she began work.

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