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LatviaPublished: 23 September 2026 at 21:46

Sector representatives discuss ahead of 15th Saeima elections on "Kas notiek" broadcast

On September 23, Latvian Television's programme "Kas notiek" hosted a discussion on pre-election topics for the 15th Saeima, featuring representatives of several trade unions, associations and a youth organisation.

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On September 23, the programme "Kas notiek" broadcast a discussion dedicated to the upcoming pre-election debates for Latvia's 15th Saeima. The conversation brought together representatives of several public organisations and industry associations, each voicing perspectives from their respective fields.

Education and healthcare representatives

Participants included Inga Vanaga, chairwoman of the Latvian Trade Union of Education and Science Workers, and Līga Bāriņa, head of the Latvian Trade Union of Health and Social Care Workers. Both represented the interests of workers in the education and healthcare sectors respectively.

Business and tourism perspectives

The business viewpoint was represented by Ernests Jenavs, chairman of the board of the Latvian Startup Association. The tourism and hospitality sector was represented by Ēriks Lingebērziņš, who serves as both a board member of the Latvian Hotel and Restaurant Association and head of the Latvian Association of Travel Agents and Operators.

Youth affairs and journalism

The discussion also included Gints Jankovskis, head of the association "Laiks jauniešiem" (Time for Youth), representing youth interests, as well as Latvian Television journalist Guntis Bojārs.

The broadcast is part of a broader pre-election content series by LSM and Latvian Television, offering representatives from various sectors an opportunity to speak on topics relevant to society ahead of the 15th Saeima elections.

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