Harijs Rokpelnis, the head of the Saeima faction of the Green and Farmers' Union (ZZS) in Latvia, has publicly stated that the proposed resignation of Minister Raimonds Čudars from the Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development will not solve the problems highlighted by the opposition party, the National Alliance (NA). NA requested Čudars' resignation, emphasizing his disregard for municipal decisions and the interests of citizens in the fields of territorial planning and environmental protection. Rokpelnis acknowledged that there are valid criticisms against Čudars but argued that removing him would not resolve the underlying issues.

Rokpelnis explained that while the state and municipalities should work together for the benefit of residents, differing interests and opinions are inevitable. Despite acknowledging the criticisms leveled at Čudars, Rokpelnis insisted that their faction would not support the motion for his removal. This stance indicates a call for a more collaborative approach rather than simply changing leadership as a response to political pressures.

The National Alliance’s actions, particularly their call for a vote of no confidence against Čudars, reflect the ongoing tensions within Latvian governance, especially concerning local governance and citizen representation. As discussions continue, the ZZS's position suggests a need for deeper reforms rather than superficial changes, which could have lasting implications for how regional development is managed in Latvia.