The dispute between the Latvian government and local municipalities has escalated following the decision by the Minister for Environmental Protection and Regional Development, Raimonds Čudars, to partially halt the territorial plans for Bauska and Preili municipalities. This decision was made on the grounds that the plans impose disproportionate restrictions on the development of renewable energy resources, particularly wind farms. Local officials argue that the issue extends beyond just wind energy, affecting overall regional development that includes various projects such as coastal development, quarries, and industrial zones.

Local leaders, including Aldis Adamovics, the chairman of the Preili municipality council, have voiced concerns that many municipalities have been preparing territory plans for several years after a administrative reform but are currently unable to proceed due to ministry actions. The municipalities are emphasizing that the limited focus on wind farms ignores other critical development needs in their areas. Both Bauska and Preili municipalities have decided to challenge the minister's directive in the Constitutional Court, signaling a willingness to confront central government decisions that they perceive as hindering local development.

The government's current stance is that awaiting a court ruling could freeze development processes for a year or more, suggesting a conflict between the need for renewable energy expansion and the rights of local governments to control land use. This compromise dialogue is essential not only for the municipalities affected but also for the future of renewable energy projects in Latvia, highlighting the tension between national energy goals and local governance.