Riga's Empty Market Stalls: A Costly Miscalculation?

Riga's Market Modules: A Waste of Taxpayer Money? Riga, Latvia – Unused market modules, each costing approximately 7600 euros, stand as a symbol of potential mismanagement of public funds. Leontijs Morozs, an advisor to a member of the Latvian parliament, questions the lack of economic justification for the project. "These modules stand empty," Morozs states in a recent video, "raising serious concerns about how Riga spends its money." The video shows the modules, highlighting their unused condition. The city council intended for the modules to be used by local farmers to sell produce. However, no evidence of such use is shown in the video. The lack of economic justification and apparent lack of planning raise questions about accountability and transparency in Riga's budget allocation. This incident highlights the need for greater scrutiny of public spending to ensure taxpayer money is used effectively. The city council should consider investigating the matter and providing a detailed explanation of the project's cost-benefit analysis.