Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
What role do NGOs play in your country?
A few months before the elections, Latvia’s new prime minister has begun criticising NGOs for “squandering” state budget funds. He has argued that civil society organisations can only be independent if they do not receive funding from the state budget.
NGO representatives have taken to the streets to protest and explain their position, while experts warn that the way politicians talk about NGOs can create the impression that they are being pitted against the public.
Does your country collaborate with NGOs, or seek to limit their influence?
About the Series
fThis social media series is a collaborative project involving nine media partners across Europe. Each week, a journalist from a different country explores a timely issue that has sparked debate at home and may resonate with audiences across the continent.
#POVEurope #arteinfo #Latvia #NGOs
What role do NGOs play in your country?
A few months before the elections, Latvia’s new prime minister has begun criticising NGOs for “squandering” state budget funds. He has argued that civil society organisations can only be independent if they do not receive funding from the state budget.
NGO representatives have taken to the streets to protest and explain their position, while experts warn that the way politicians talk about NGOs can create the impression that they are being pitted against the public.
Does your country collaborate with NGOs, or seek to limit their influence?
About the Series
fThis social media series is a collaborative project involving nine media partners across Europe. Each week, a journalist from a different country explores a timely issue that has sparked debate at home and may resonate with audiences across the continent.
#POVEurope #arteinfo #Latvia #NGOs
