Latvian election candidates answer on Istanbul Convention withdrawal

Latvian election candidates have given their views on whether Latvia should withdraw from the Istanbul Convention, LSM reported in a video published as part of its “Politicians’ quick test” series.

The series, produced by LSM together with its Youth Content Editorial Office, asks candidates short questions on important issues ahead of the 15th Saeima elections, Latvia’s parliamentary elections.

The participants are Ainārs Šlesers of Latvia First, Jūlija Stepaņenko of Sovereign Power and Young Latvians, Daniēls Āboliņš of We Change the Rules, Andris Šuvajevs of Progressives, Daiga Mieriņa of the Union of Greens and Farmers, Arvils Ašeradens of New Unity, Jānis Grasbergs of the National Alliance, Andris Kulbergs of the United List, Svetlana Čulkova of For Stability! and Ivars Ijabs of For Latvia’s Development.

LSM invited representatives of parties that received at least 2% support in SKDS party ratings in July and August. The full responses are available in the video.

The 15th Saeima elections will take place on October 3. Polling stations will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and voters may cast their ballots at any polling station.

The election campaign began on June 5. The newly elected parliament is due to hold its first sitting on November 3, when the 14th Saeima’s term ends.