In a contentious dispute regarding the establishment of wind farms in Latvia, the municipalities of Bauska and Preili are taking a stand against halted territorial planning regulations that they argue have been unjustly suspended. Local residents have voiced significant opposition to the proposed wind farms, fearing the impact on their communities and the environment. The municipalities' territory planner, Dace Platonova, expressed concerns over the halted planning that affects national agriculture areas and valuable landscape territories, which were meant to protect local residents from disruptive developments.

The local governments had previously initiated territorial planning to set clear boundaries and regulations governing the establishment of wind farms, seeking to balance the need for renewable energy with community concerns. However, the Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development has suspended these regulations, leaving the municipalities in a challenging position. In response, Bauska and Preili have decided to take legal action by appealing to the Constitutional Court, which indicates the seriousness of their opposition to the current wind energy initiatives.

By planning protests in addition to legal measures, the municipalities are signaling their commitment to protect local interests against what they perceive as overreach by regional authorities. The ongoing situation highlights the tension between the development of renewable energy projects and the rights and concerns of local communities, a dynamic that will likely continue as Latvia navigates its energy future and environmental policies.