Petition to scrap Latvian MPs' transport and housing rent compensation gathers over 10,000 signatures

An initiative on the Latvian civic platform "Mana balss" has surpassed 10,000 signatures in support of abolishing compensation payments that cover Saeima members' transport costs and housing rental expenses.

The initiative seeks to end the practice of paying MPs compensation for these two categories of expenses, which currently form part of the financial support provided to lawmakers for carrying out their parliamentary duties. Supporters of the initiative argue that such payments should be discontinued.

Reaching 10,000 signatures is a significant threshold on the "Mana balss" platform, as initiatives that cross this mark are typically advanced for further consideration, which can include submission to the Saeima or other responsible institutions, depending on the specific procedure involved.

Further details on how the initiative will proceed, and whether any decision will be made to change the compensation system for MPs, have not yet been announced.