Europeans Do Not Want to Spend Money on Security - Latvia's Prime Minister on an Uncomfortable Truth

According to Kulbergs, this is one of the biggest problems, including when discussing the next budget of the European Union. The Prime Minister noted that society does not support increased spending on security, as it means cutting funding for other priority areas. Latvia, for its part, is investing in security, and in Kulbergs' opinion, the residents of the country understand the necessity of such expenditures. "Other countries should follow this example. However, there is a discrepancy between what is truly necessary and how people perceive it," the Prime Minister stated. As previously reported, on Thursday, November 12, a summit of the European Political Community is taking place in Dublin, and on Friday there will be an informal meeting of the heads of state and government of EU countries. One of the main topics of discussion will be the multiannual budget of the European Union for 2028–2034. Earlier, Kulbergs outlined Latvia's main priorities in forming the new EU budget: Sufficient funding for security and defense. Additional funds for Latvia as a country located on the eastern border of the European Union. Equalization of direct agricultural payments. Funding for EU transport connectivity and military mobility, including the implementation of the Rail Baltica railway project.