Kulbergs Skeptical About Possibility to Implement Entire Government Declaration
The Prime Minister admits the government declaration is too extensive and daily routine hinders focus on strategic issues, so it will not be possible to fully implement it.
Prime Minister Jānis Kulbergs has expressed skepticism about the possibility of implementing the entire government declaration, noting that already in his first month in office it became clear that the organization of work and the large volume of daily issues significantly limit the ability to address strategic tasks.
According to him, the government declaration is too extensive, and the Cabinet's agenda is largely occupied by issues that should not be reviewed at the government level. This not only reduces time for strategic decision-making but also blurs responsibility for decisions made.
Kulbergs is generally satisfied with the ministers' work, but after evaluating the first ministry presentations prepared for the government's May 27 field meeting in Latgale, he concluded that state administration pays too much attention to processes rather than concrete, measurable results. The ministries still need significant changes in work culture.
The Prime Minister has started working on changing the government's work organization, but some changes will only be possible in the long term as they require amendments to legislation. He expressed hope to continue as Prime Minister after the next Saeima elections, but this will depend on the government's performance.
