The Saeima is considering how Latvia can maneuver away from the proportional intake of migrants 0 14

In the request, the deputies refer to the fact that the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Prime Minister of Poland have confirmed that Poland has received special status regarding the new European Union Migration Pact, which exempts it from the obligation to accept immigrants, as well as relieves it from the obligation to pay €20,000 for each person it refuses to accept.

The party notes that after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Latvia has already accepted several tens of thousands of Ukrainian citizens. The National Alliance also points out that Latvia has to allocate significant resources to secure its border with Belarus, where Belarus has turned illegal immigrants into a weapon of hybrid warfare against Latvia and Europe as a whole.

According to the National Alliance, the situation in Latvia is no different from that in Poland, and therefore the party demands explanations from the Minister of Internal Affairs about whether Latvia has received the same exceptional status as Poland. Alongside this, it is required that the Ministry of Internal Affairs report what it has done to achieve the same exceptional status as Poland.

Prime Minister Evika Silina (JV) indicated on social media last week that she has always firmly advocated for Latvia to receive an exemption from the migration pact. "Given the recent reports about the European Commission's (EC) proposal on migration, I emphasize that none of the member states has an automatic exemption from the solidarity mechanism. This is a proposal that will still be discussed," Silina explained.

The Prime Minister noted that Latvia is in close contact with the EC and will continue to insist on the necessity of an exemption, considering the migration pressure on the state border, as well as Latvia's significant contribution to strengthening the border and limiting illegal migration.

"Latvia has explained this at all levels — from experts to the President of the EC," said Silina.

As reported, at the end of October, Prime Minister Evika Silina stated on social media that it is time for a stricter and more responsible migration policy across Europe. Silina proposed to review the principles of migration and asylum provision at the European level. In May, work began on this together with leaders from eight other countries. "More and more other European countries are joining our initiative," the politician claims.

Earlier, the Union of Greens and Farmers demanded explanations from Foreign Minister Baiba Braze regarding planned actions to recognize a similar special situation in Latvia as in Poland, which will soon be exempt from the EU migration pact requirements regarding the relocation of migrants and associated financial sanctions, according to a statement for the media.

In turn, Braze responded on social media that such an exemption for Poland regarding the migration pact does not exist and no such decision has been made, but "false news is spreading not only from Russia but also within Latvia."