A recent service audit has raised serious questions about the Latvian government's decision to lower the tree sale prices from ‘Latvijas valsts mežu’ (LVM) for private companies. The audit discovered that two contracts presented to the beneficiaries were added without justification, leaving the investigating committee unable to ascertain the author of these documents. Responses from those involved have been contradictory, causing further confusion regarding the legitimacy of the contracts. Meanwhile, proponents of the decision, including the beneficiaries, have reportedly seen no wrongdoing.

Following the audit's critical conclusions regarding past government support for timber producers, Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa indicated in a press conference that the possibility of demanding the resignation of Minister for Agriculture Armands Krauze could be on the table. This statement reflects heightened political tensions as the audit's findings challenge the integrity of the government's actions and decisions related to the forestry sector.

Minister Krauze, defending against potential accusations, implied during a recent show that, if he were to resign, it could lead to the entire government's downfall, given that the cabinet collectively decided on the assistance provided to the forestry sector in the past. This situation signals potential chaos within the governmental structure and raises questions about accountability and transparency in administrative processes, particularly in sectors critical to Latvia's economy.