Two politicians appear today as guarantors of Latvia's stability. One is Valdis Dombrovskis (Unity), who recently celebrated two years as prime minister, a very long time in Latvia. The second is President Valdis Zatlers, whose term will expire in a few months, but who recently announced that he is willing to stand for reelection.
Dombrovskis has now, in a slightly odd way, announced that he supports Zatler’s candidacy. He has done it by declaring support in a book, which he handed over to the president yesterday on his birthday.
The text is reproduced in a news telegram from the news agency LETA:
''The goals you have put forward and the time you have been in office have notDombrovskis wrote this in the book, wishing the president luck and success, as well as the support of the people.
been easy. However, the decisions you have made, your political independence and
the position you have taken on many issues prove your importance. Because of
this, you have gained the trust of the people and deserve another mandate for
the next four years.''
(Andra intressanta bloggar om politik, Lettland, Baltikum, Europa)
(Andra intressanta bloggar om politics, Latvia, Baltcs, Europe)
