FICIL, together with several foreign chambers of commerce, will host a pre-election debate among Prime Minister candidates on September 12 at 10:00. With the Saeima election on October 1st, 2022, the debate will focus on parties’ vision for Latvia’s future and priorities for increasing competitiveness and strengthening the economy under the current geopolitical circumstances. Participating in the debate will be the Prime Minister candidates from the leading political parties according to the latest polls.

The key topic of the debate will explore the economic security of Latvia, considering the following key pillars:

• Strengthening energy diversification, transition to low carbon resources
• The development of human capital considering demographic change
• Ensuring a level playing field and fair competition

The debate will provide a unique platform for the international business community to directly engage in a discussion with the parties likely to lead the economic and social development of Latvia for the next four years.

Admission is free for FICIL members (one company representative), however registration is mandatory.

Admission: In-person attendance EUR 25 for members of AHK, AmCham, BritCham, FCCL, NCCL, SCCL;

There will be a live-stream available.