Valsts prezidenta kanceleja

On 17 February, President Edgars Rinkēvičs visited the Ombudsperson’s Office to learn about its work. “The principal tasks of the Ombudsperson are to promote the protection of individuals’ human rights and to uphold the principles of good governance in public administration. Fulfilling these tasks significantly contributes to safeguarding Latvia’s democracy. I commend the particular attention that Ombudsperson Karina Palkova has devoted, since her confirmation in office, to the protection of…
On 17 February, President Edgars Rinkēvičs visited the Ombudsperson’s Office to learn about its work. “The principal tasks of the Ombudsperson are to promote the protection of individuals’ human rights and to uphold the principles of good governance in public administration. Fulfilling these tasks significantly contributes to safeguarding Latvia’s democracy. I commend the particular attention that Ombudsperson Karina Palkova has devoted, since her confirmation in office, to the protection of children’s rights and the reduction of violence, as well as the time she dedicates to meeting residents of Latvia in person. At the Ombudsperson’s Office, I am pleased to see knowledgeable and motivated staff who address various concerns raised by…
17.02.2026.

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Date 17 February, 2026
Time13.30

President Edgars Rinkēvičs visits the Ombudsman’s Office

Media opportunities: photo/video at the beginning of the visit.
Date 18 February, 2026
Time10.00

President Edgars Rinkēvičs meets with the Prime Minister Evika Siliņa

Media opportunities: photo/video at the beginning of the meeting, at the end of the meeting – press conference.