TV programme "Local Question": Latgale entrepreneurs on the upcoming Saeima elections

A new episode of the public broadcaster's programme "Local Question", produced as part of a pre-election cycle, focuses on the economic situation in the Latgale region and the views of local entrepreneurs ahead of the upcoming Saeima elections.

A contradictory economic picture

The programme addresses why Latgale's economy remains comparatively weak. Particular attention is given to a paradoxical situation in the region: unemployment is high, yet entrepreneurs say they cannot find workers to hire. This contradiction is presented as one of the key problems facing Latgale's labour market.

Effect of the border-region status

The programme also explores how Latgale's status as a border region shapes the local business environment. This is examined as one of the factors creating a specific economic and business context that local companies must operate within.

What entrepreneurs expect from the new Saeima

The central theme of the episode is what Latgale's entrepreneurs expect from the newly elected Saeima. The programme is part of a broader pre-election series giving residents and business owners across Latvia's regions an opportunity to speak about issues relevant to their area ahead of the elections.

The programme is available in video format and continues the public broadcaster's effort, ahead of the elections, to gather the views of residents and entrepreneurs from different Latvian regions on questions important both nationally and locally.