In Latvia, Minister of Welfare Reinis Uzunieks was arrested on September 12, 2026, for drinking alcohol at his office. Following this incident, Head of Government Andris Kulbergs removed him from his responsibilities, and the Committee on the Association of Farmers and Greens decided to expel him from the party. The situation has raised concerns about the accountability of public officials.
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