In Latvia, the coalition is facing challenges in reaching a consensus on a plan to cease trade with aggressor states, specifically Russia and Belarus. During an upcoming meeting of coalition parties, the 'Progressives' will propose to formulate a comprehensive plan for this cessation. However, Andris Šuvajevs, head of the 'Progressives' Saeima faction, noted that while all parties express verbal support for stopping trade with these nations, a concrete action plan has not yet materialized due to differing opinions among the coalition members.

Šuvajevs highlighted that the Minister of Economics, Viktors Valainis from the 'Zaļo un zemnieku savienība' (ZZS), believes that the Foreign Ministry should be the one to draft the practicalities of such a cessation plan. This division of responsibility has contributed to the lack of actionable steps agreed upon by the coalition partners. Meanwhile, Harijs Rokpelnis, leader of the ZZS faction, pointed out that the Ministry of Economics has already implemented support programs for businesses in Latvia. Participation in these programs is restricted to companies that do not cooperate with Russia and Belarus or have developed plans to reorient their markets away from these aggressor states.

The ongoing discussions underscore the complexity of political collaboration in Latvia and the difficulties the coalition faces in taking decisive steps regarding trade relations with Russia and Belarus. As the geopolitical landscape continues to evolve, the outcome of these negotiations could have significant implications for Latvia's economic policies and international alignments, especially concerning security and economic resilience against external pressures.