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Thursday, 25.04.2024, 23:15
Saeima 2018 budget to remain unchanged
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The draft budget includes financing for a number of one-off events.
Additional money has been earmarked for the upcoming Saeima elections to
provide one-time allowances to those lawmakers who will not be re-elected to
the parliament. Saeima is also planning a number of events to mark Latvia’s
centenary, including more visits of foreign guests, like a delegation of Nordic
and Baltic parliamentarians, LETA was told at the Saeima press office.
In 2018, investments are being planned to improve the accessibility of
Saeima buildings by replacing the obsolete elevators and lifting devices for
the disabled.
Measures are also being planned to enhance the security of the Saeima
complex and data security.
Next year, Saeima will start replacing its 20 years old information system,
which also includes the electronic voting system.
To develop the parliament’s Analytical Service, additional financing has
been earmarked for hiring experts for research.
The budget project will be submitted to the Finance Ministry for inclusion
in Latvia’s draft 2018 budget.
This year Saeima has a budget of EUR 20.41 million, down from EUR 23.64
million in 2016.
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