On 15 April, President Edgars Rinkēvičs chaired a meeting of the National Security Council at the Riga Castle. The meeting included an in-depth assessment of preparations for the 15th Saeima elections. The Council heard information from European Prosecutor Gatis Doniks and the state security institutions regarding violations identified in the ongoing investigation into information technology procurement and their potential impact on election security. The Council took note that, due to the…
On 15 April, President Edgars Rinkēvičs chaired a meeting of the National Security Council at the Riga Castle. The meeting included an in-depth assessment of preparations for the 15th Saeima elections. The Council heard information from European Prosecutor Gatis Doniks and the state security institutions regarding violations identified in the ongoing investigation into information technology procurement and their potential impact on election security. The Council took note that, due to the volume of data retrieved, investigative actions and the drawing of further conclusions may require significantly more time. The Council expressed its support for a full and objective investigation by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office. It also…
