The Latvian Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development, alongside the Ministry of Climate and Energy, has faced criticism for their absence during a significant meeting about wind farm development in the Bauska municipality. This meeting, as reported by the municipality director Ivars Romānovs, was deemed constructive, mainly due to the contributions and support from the Latvian Association of Local Governments (LPS), which shared their perspectives on the matter. Romānovs noted that the municipalities had urged these ministries to participate, highlighting the concerns and requests of the local residents, yet the ministries chose not to allocate representatives for the discussion.

During the meeting, the local council expressed their determination to take legal action in the Constitutional Court regarding the suspension of territorial planning, underlying the need for clarity and fairness in the development process. The primary aim of this gathering was to inform residents about national policies on alternative energy acquisition and the utilization of wind energy, alongside providing well-founded answers to pressing community questions. The absence of the ministries has left local stakeholders questioning the commitment of the government to engage with community issues directly affecting them.

The developments in Bauska regarding wind energy represent broader themes in Latvia about balancing energy needs with local community interests and environmental considerations. As the country seeks to expand its renewable energy sources, local municipalities play a critical role in ensuring that citizen opinions are represented and that their concerns are addressed in policymaking processes. The situation underscores the ongoing dialogue required between local governance and national ministries to create a sustainable and inclusive energy framework in Latvia.