The final coalition council meeting before the Saeima elections is scheduled for Monday. According to government schedules, if election results shift the balance of power and leave one or two ruling parties outside the next parliament, the current coalition council will cease to convene, reducing the existing administration to a technical caretaker government until a new cabinet wins approval.
Constitutional Amendments and Parliamentary Showdowns
During Monday’s final gathering, coalition partners plan to withhold support from draft amendments proposing a transition to nationwide presidential elections. Political sources indicate that the “green farmers” intend to bypass this roadblock by submitting the project directly to the Saeima. This move forces deputies to decide whether to refer the initiative to the relevant parliamentary committee just two days before voters head to the polls.
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Immigration Quotas and Residence Permit Debates
Coalition parties will also address a distinct policy proposal from the National Alliance. The party is pushing to introduce specific quotas governing the issuance of residence permits to citizens of third countries.
Fiscal Planning and the 2027 Budget Horizon
Following the coalition council, lawmakers will transition to a government committee meeting to review basic budget options for 2027 prepared by the Ministry of Finance. Ministry documents clarify that the final budget for the upcoming year, alongside core fiscal parameters spanning 2028, 2029, and 2030, will not be finalized by the outgoing politicians. Instead, the incoming Saeima will bear the responsibility for approving those long-term spending plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens to the current government if ruling parties lose their majority?
If election outcomes prevent current coalition parties from forming a majority, the administration transitions into a technical government, handling routine duties until a new cabinet wins approval.
Who will approve the 2027 state budget?
The Ministry of Finance has prepared basic options for the 2027 budget, but the formal approval of next year’s budget and parameters through 2030 falls to the next Saeima.
What is the status of the nationwide presidential election amendments?
The ruling coalition council will not support the draft amendments, but the “green farmers” plan to submit the initiative directly to the Saeima for a parliamentary committee referral vote.
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