Speeches on Moldova and Europe`s defense 2025 • 11. March • 1 min Share 📢 Moldova stands at a critical juncture. With USAID withdrawing & elections looming, the EU must step up. I called for boosting the first payout by 5% to strengthen Moldova’s resilience against foreign interference. Moldova’s future is European! https://rihardskols.lv/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/StrasburaMoldova.mp4 In Strasbourg I also emphasized in the debate on the future of European defense: clear priorities and really working mechanisms are needed. 💰 #ReArmEurope cannot be based on loans alone. There must also be grants and incentives. 🔗 Compatibility and connectivity – critically important. https://rihardskols.lv/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/StrasburaBaltagramata.mp4 Share Latest news View all News EP mission to Chile 2025 • 20. March 1 min Latvia We categorically reject Russia’s illegal claims over Ukraine 2025 • 19. March 1 min Latvia Withdraw from the Ottawa Convention 2025 • 18. March 1 min