Latvia Government Update: Latvia’s Saeima approved a new four-party coalition led by Andris Kulbergs, after the previous government collapsed over stray Ukraine drone incidents; the cabinet includes Health Minister Hosams Abu Meri and sets priorities like security, budget stability, fair elections, and tackling cartels and corruption. EU Health & Consumer Rules: The European Commission opened infringement procedures against 20 EU states, including Latvia, for failing to fully transpose EU rules on empowering consumers for the green transition—aimed at reducing greenwashing and improving label reliability. Child Well-Being Focus: Latvia’s Child Protection Centre reported a sharp rise in submissions about possible children’s rights violations, stressing that timely action by social workers, teachers, police, medical staff, and courts can protect children’s emotional well-being. Regional Security With Health Impacts: A Russian drone crash in NATO-member Romania injured residents and triggered medical response, underlining growing cross-border risks that can quickly spill into civilian health and emergency services. Local Infrastructure: Riga Central Station’s “Power On” phase is underway, moving from temporary to permanent electrical systems—an operational step that supports safer, reliable passenger services.