Feb 8 • 13:27 UTC 🇱🇻 Latvia LSM

The "Harmony Center" is Revived for the Saeima Elections

The revival of the "Harmony Center" aims to attract various civic groups and individuals into the political process in Latvia.

In Latvia, the political movement "Harmony Center" is being revived ahead of the Saeima elections, as explained by politician Urbanovičs. This new format allows the political entity to include not only its members but also other associations and civic movements, such as the 'Latvijai 150' movement, which features leadership from the 'People's Servants' party. Urbanovičs emphasized that the initiative seeks to 'restart' the previously existing "Harmony Center" by encouraging political engagement without formal party membership, thereby allowing citizens to contribute with their individual insights and proposals.

Urbanovičs highlighted that while the electoral program will be unified, individual members may hold differing views on specific details. This approach aims to foster cooperation among various associations, clubs, and community groups, opening doors for active individuals who wish to participate in politics through the platform of the "Harmony Center" without fully joining a political party. The development of this coalition began immediately after the municipal elections, where "Harmony" faced challenges and did not achieve favorable results, leading to the formal announcement of this new initiative.

Continuing its legacy, the "Harmony Center" intends to represent social democratic values, which have faced evolving dynamics in recent political landscapes. The revival signals a strategic move to bolster its influence and redefine its role in Latvian politics as it prepares for the upcoming parliamentary elections.

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