Mar 8 • 09:14 UTC 🇱🇻 Latvia TVNET

Saeima deputies received 23,156 euros in compensation in January

In January 2026, deputies of the Saeima in Latvia received a total of 23,156 euros in compensations, primarily for housing and transport expenses.

In January 2026, reports indicate that deputies of the Saeima, the Latvian Parliament, collectively received 23,156.99 euros in compensations. This amount is broken down into 15,390.04 euros allocated for apartment rental compensations and 7,766.95 euros for transport expenses. The compensation system allows deputies to claim reimbursable expenses related to housing and transportation, reflecting the financial support they receive while serving in office.

The report highlights some of the individual beneficiaries of these compensations, with Valdis Maslovskis receiving the highest total amount of 933.10 euros, followed closely by Viktorija Pleškāne and Jānis Skrastiņš from the Unity party. Other notable recipients include Līga Kļaviņa from the Union of Greens and Farmers and Ramona Petraviča from the Latvian Progressives, illustrating a distribution of benefits across various political groups.

Specific details reveal that the largest housing compensation was awarded to Uldis Augulis, while substantial transport compensations went to Artūrs Butāns, signifying how financial assistance is allocated based on the deputies' need for accommodation and travel while fulfilling their duties. This system of compensation serves to alleviate the financial burdens on lawmakers, ensuring they can effectively represent their constituents without undue financial stress.

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