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President of Latvia
Egils Levits became the President of Latvia on 8 July 2019. This section contains information about President Levits’ biography, presidential agenda and activities of the First Lady Mrs Andra Levite.
President of Latvia Egils Levits
This section contains the biography, speech archive and most memorable quotes of the President of Latvia.
Biography of President of Latvia
Biography of President of Latvia Egils Levits.
Speeches by the President of Latvia
Speech archive.
Speeches by the President of Latvia Egils Levits in 2022
Speeches by the President of Latvia Egils Levits in 2021
Speeches by the President of Latvia Egils Levits in 2020
Speeches by the President of Latvia Egils Levits in 2019
Quotes from the President of Latvia
Quotes from the President of Latvia Egils Levits.
Patronages of the President of Latvia Egils Levits
Patronages of the President of Latvia Egils Levits.
National Security
Information about Council of National Security chaired by the President of Latvia and national security initiatives proposed by him. According to Satversme (Constitution of the Republic of Latvia) President is also the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces.
Clemency
Information about clemency procedures. Pardoning of convicted persons is part of the presidential mandate stipulated in Section 45 of Satversme.
Comissions
President may create commissions, councils, and invite experts of specific fields to join them, to achieve the presidency goals or attract attention to particular issues. Some committees and councils are established by law. This section contains information about State Heraldry Commission.
First Lady of Latvia Mrs Andra Levite
Information about First Lady Andra Levite and her activities: biography, speeches and patronages.
Biography of the First Lady of Latvia
Biography of the First Lady of Latvia Mrs Andra Levite.
Speeches by the First Lady of Latvia
Speech archive.
Speeches by the First Lady of Latvia Mrs Andra Levite in 2023
Speeches by the First Lady of Latvia Mrs Andra Levite in 2022
Speeches by the First Lady of Latvia Mrs Andra Levite in 2021
Speeches by the First Lady of Latvia Mrs Andra Levite in 2020
Speeches by the First Lady of Latvia Mrs Andra Levite in 2019
Patronages of the First Lady of Latvia
Patronages of the First Lady of Latvia Andra Levite.
Institution of presidency
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Election of the President of Latvia
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Duties and rights
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History of the presidency
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Former presidents of Latvia
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Raimonds Vējonis
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Biography
The Laws returned to the Saeima for reconsideration
Legislative Initiatives from the President of Latvia
The letters of the President of Latvia regarding significant legislative issues
Certificate of Merit of the President of Latvia
Mrs Iveta Vējone
Andris Bērziņš
Information about the former President of Latvia, Andris Bērziņš, 2011–2015.
Curriculum vitae
Valdis Zatlers
Information about the former President of Latvia, Valdis Zatlers, 2007–2011.
Biography
Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga
Information about the former President of Latvia, Vaira Vīķe-Freiberga, 1999–2007.
Guntis Ulmanis
Information about the former President of Latvia, Guntis Ulmanis, 1993–1999.
Jāzeps Rancāns, acting President of Latvia (1947–1969)
Information about the Deputy Speaker of the Saeima and Acting President of Latvia Jāzeps Rancāns, 1947–1969.
Pauls Kalniņš, acting President of Latvia (1944–1945)
Information about the Speaker of the Saeima and Acting President of Latvia Pauls Kalniņš, 1944–1945.
Kārlis Ulmanis
Information about the Prime Minister and Acting President of Latvia Kārlis Ulmanis, 1936–1940.
Alberts Kviesis
Information about the former President of Latvia, Alberts Kviesis, 1930–1936.
Gustavs Zemgals
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Jānis Čakste
Information about the first President of Latvia, Jānis Čakste, 1922–1927.
Residences
Information about the residences of the President of Latvia: Riga Castle and Jūrmala residence.
Protocol
Protocol information: presidential protocol duties and other work details, proper ways to address the president of Latvia, use of presidential standard, protocol during visits, guidance on diplomatic gifts and dress code.
State awards
Information about state honours: Order of the Three Stars, Order of Viesturs, Cross of Recognition, Order of Lāčplēsis, procedures for nominating and selecting recipients, how to wear the order, statistics and Chapter of Orders.
The Order of the Three Stars
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The Order of Viesturs
Information about the state award: Order of Viesturs, established in 1938 to honour the historic sovereign power of Latvia, restored by State Decorations Law in 2004.
The Cross of Recognition
Information about the state award: Cross of Recognition, established in 1710 in Liepāja, reinstated in the Republic of Latvia in 1938 in honour of the ‘golden age’ of the Duchy of Courland and Zemgale, restored by State Decorations Law in 2004.
The Order of Lāčplēsis
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President of Latvia Egils Levits reviews clemency appeals
President of Latvia Egils Levits reviews clemency appeals
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Published: 02.12.2022.
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Date
5. december, 2022
Time
10.30
Location
Riga Castle
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