Latvia's Population Crisis: A Call for Long-Term Solutions

Latvia's Demographic Crisis: Advisor Calls for Radical Tax Reform RIGA, LATVIA – June 1, 2025 – Leontijs Morozs, an advisor to Saeima member Aināra Šlesera, has issued a stark warning about Latvia's dwindling population. In a short video posted online, Morozs criticizes current government initiatives aimed at boosting birth rates, calling them "short-term" and "ineffective." He argues that these programs offer only minimal financial benefits and fail to provide long-term support for families. "These programs are short-term and provide only a small financial effect," Morozs states in the video. "They don't really help families in the long run." Morozs proposes a bold solution: the abolition of income tax for women with children. He suggests that this measure would provide substantial and lasting support, encouraging women to have more children. He advocates for a policy that is difficult to reverse, ensuring long-term commitment to addressing the demographic issue. The video has sparked debate on social media, with many people engaging in discussions about the effectiveness of current government policies and the need for more substantial long-term solutions to Latvia's demographic challenges.