The American, Danish, Irish, Norwegian and Swedish Chambers of Commerce along with public participation initiative MansPrezidents.lv/MyPresident are hosting a luncheon debate on May 26th at the Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija in Riga to discuss Latvia's process for electing the President. The event will feature speakers such as Ivars Ijabs from the University of Latvia, Martins Bondars who is a Presidential candidate, and Madara Peipina from the initiative MansPrezidents.lv. The purpose of the debate is to learn more about Latvia's past and current presidential election procedures and discuss ways to improve the process.

1. Confirmed speakers
Ivars ÎjabsMartins Bondars
May 26, 11:30 Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija, Elizabetes 55
35 EUR for members, 50 EUR for non-members
The American, Danish, Irish, Norwegian and Swedish Chambers of Commerce along with public participation initiative MansPrezidents.lv/
MyPresident invite you to join a luncheon to discuss the election process of the President of Latvia. A transparent election process is important
for any citizen as it sends a clear signal about the quality of democracy and the predictability of the business and investment environment.
Joint Chamber Panel Debate
The purpose of this debate is to find out more about the past and current election procedure in Latvia and discuss ways how to improve it.
Other invited speakers include Presidential candidates nominated by the political parties
along with the most popular candidates as determined by the public vote via MansPrezidents.lv.
This event will also be a unique networking opportunity with a chance to meet and connect
with an international audience.
Please note that the discussion will begin at 12:00, with a luncheon served from 13:15-14:00.
University of LatviaRegional Alliance
Madara Peipina
“MansPrezidents.lv”
Martins Bondars, Presidential candidate nominated by the Regional Alliance
Ivars Ijabs, Associate Professor Political Science, University of Latvia
Madara Peipina, internet platform “MansPrezidents.lv”
Latvia selects next President