Uzulnieks: if elected to Saeima, he would tackle addiction issues

Former Welfare Minister Reinis Uzulnieks has stated he is prepared to take up a Saeima deputy mandate should voters elect him. The politician said that, if elected, he would not hesitate to accept the mandate and begin work in parliament.

Among his stated priorities, Uzulnieks named tackling addiction issues. He pledged to actively engage in reducing problems linked to alcohol consumption and other addictions in Latvia.

Uzulnieks previously served as Welfare Minister, meaning social and health policy questions are familiar territory for him. His statement suggests that, as a candidate for a deputy seat, he intends to continue work touching on public welfare should he gain a place in the legislature.

Reducing addiction is an issue regularly cited in Latvia as a pressing public health concern, with various politicians periodically expressing intentions to address it through legislation or support programs. Uzulnieks's statement adds to this ongoing discussion, spelling out his personal stance on what he would prioritize as a deputy.

It remains unclear whether voters will give Uzulnieks enough support to actually secure a Saeima mandate. The politician himself framed his intention as a readiness to act if the election results allow it, highlighting a specific area where he would like to direct his parliamentary work.