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Building a better Riga

Aug 13, 2008
Interview by Talis Saule Archdeacon

Janis Birks, Mayor of Riga

Can you tell me what your thoughts are on the move by the opposition to have you removed from office? There is less than a year until the next election, and the opposition wants to get into a position [of power]. In the short time until the next election the opposition has to do their best to show their work. This situation, most probably, was the main reason for the activities of Jaunais Laiks [New Era party]. Even though the mayor’s position is quite a managerial role, it is also a politica ...

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