Dailes Theater in Latvia is preparing a performance centered on a significant political event—the 'Order No. 2' decree issued by President Valdis Zatlers that called for the dissolution of the Saeima. This play is based on interviews with various individuals involved in the political processes of that time, raising questions about artistic representation and historical accuracy. Ainārs Šlesers, the leader of the party 'Latvia First' and a member of the Riga City Council, has expressed strong reservations about the production's implications, fearing it may be a means of undermining his reputation.

In response to the play, Šlesers has filed a complaint with the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB), claiming it might be a form of covert pre-election campaigning aimed against him. He argues that the play is being developed in a way that is detrimental to his public image, prompting him to seek an investigation into whether there are ulterior motives behind its production. The KNAB has acknowledged receipt of his complaint and will be assessing the situation further, while the theater and its creators deem this intervention an unforgivable intrusion into the creative process.

The political context surrounds a pivotal moment in 2011 when Zatlers' decree prompted not only a political crisis but also a nationwide referendum that supported the dissolution of the Saeima. The legacy of this event shapes current political discourse and the interpretation of artistic works, as the theater's endeavor to reflect on such a momentous occasion becomes entangled in contemporary political tensions and concerns over freedom of expression.