The opposition party National Alliance (NA) submitted a draft resolution to the Saeima proposing to publish a list of companies—importers and exporters—that continue to do business with Russia and Belarus.
On Thursday, the parliament did not include this issue in the agenda of the meeting, as an objection was raised by a non-affiliated deputy. According to the regulations of the Saeima, if at least one deputy or the prime minister objects to the inclusion, the issue is postponed to the next session. As a result, the Saeima decided to consider this project next week. The deputies associated with the 'Stabilitātei' party and representatives of the 'Latvija pirmajā vietā' faction opposed the inclusion.
The project provides for the mandate to Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (JV) to ensure the publication of such a list by March 29, 2026. The document was also signed by deputies from the 'United List'.
Deputy Arturs Butāns (NA) emphasized that society has the right to know which companies maintain economic ties with countries threatening regional security: "The openness of information on this issue would increase transparency and allow consumers, businesses, and government institutions to make more informed decisions."
The party believes that in the current geopolitical situation, economic cooperation with Russia and Belarus is not just a private business choice, but a matter affecting national security and public interests.
NA reminded that a similar list was published in 2023 at the initiative of the then Minister of Economics Ilze Indriksone (NA). However, after the change of government, it became unavailable.
The party notes that recently coalition representatives have expressed their readiness to publish such a list again, which is why NA has put forward the corresponding initiative and hopes for support.
At the same time, it is emphasized that the published information must be accurate, based on objective data, and comply with the principles of legality, fair competition, and data protection.
