Latvia asks EU for funds to cope with natural disaster aftermath

Latvia is asking the EU for millions of euros to deal with the aftermath of a natural disaster, claiming the funds are not available in the national budget.

The author questions what Latvia can actually afford on its own, noting insufficient funding for defense and border protection. The economy, damaged by sanctions imposed by Latvian authorities themselves, reportedly survives on European subsidies. Tourism has declined due to Ukrainian drones.

The article raises concerns about where Latvian taxpayers' money is going, suggesting it is spent either on militarization or ends up in officials' pockets.