Media: Laid-off LVM board members quickly take up well-paid positions in the company without competition
The Latvian government has prioritized cost reduction and budget contributions from state-owned companies, leading to layoffs at Latvijas valsts meži (LVM) while former board members are appointed to new managerial positions without public competition.
Dismissed board members of 'Latvijas valsts mežu' are appointed as directors without a competition
Former board members of 'Latvijas valsts mežu' have been appointed to directorial positions without competitive bidding, raising concerns about internal conflicts of interest.
Dismissed members of 'Latvijas valsts meži' board are appointed to executive positions without a competition
Several dismissed board members of 'Latvijas valsts meži' have been appointed to director roles without a competitive process, raising concerns about internal practices and conflicts of interest.
The Ministry of Agriculture changes the representative of the LVM shareholder
The Latvian Ministry of Agriculture has replaced the representative of the state forest company LVM to eliminate potential conflicts of interest.
The Competition Council initiates action against "Latvijas Valsts meži"
The Latvian Competition Council has begun proceedings against "Latvijas Valsts meži" concerning long-term forestry contracts amidst ongoing investigations into government support for the forestry sector.
Kuzmins and Dubrovskis have left the board of "Latvijas Valsts mežu"
The board of 'Latvijas Valsts mežu' is currently composed of two members following the departure of Kuzmins and Dubrovskis.