Kulbergs relieves Uzulnieks of welfare minister duties

Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs (AS) has signed an order relieving Reinis Uzulnieks (ZZS) of his duties as Minister of Welfare, according to a report by TVNET.

The order means that Uzulnieks will no longer carry out the functions of welfare minister within the government led by Prime Minister Kulbergs. The available information does not include further explanation of the reasons behind the decision, nor does the source indicate who will take over the welfare minister's responsibilities going forward, or whether a successor has already been identified.

It is worth noting that Kulbergs and Uzulnieks represent different political parties — the prime minister belongs to the AS party, while the outgoing welfare minister came from the ranks of the ZZS (Greens and Farmers Union). This suggests the decision was made within the framework of a coalition government, though broader circumstances surrounding this personnel change are not known from the available report.

No information has yet been made public regarding whether this change is part of a wider government reshuffle or is limited to this specific ministerial post. The situation will continue to be monitored, and any additional details about the reasons for the decision or a potential successor will be reported as they become available.