In the first month of pre-election campaigning, parties spent less than a million euros

Political organizations in Latvia have collectively spent just under 900,000 euros on pre-election campaigning during the first month of the official agitation period, which began on June 6. The Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) reported that as of July 19, contracts totaling 899,636.30 euros were concluded.

Each of the 14 political organizations participating in the elections faces a financial limit for their campaign expenditures, set at a maximum of 1,039,582.32 euros. This limit covers political advertising, charity, sponsorships, benefits, and donations.

The party "Latvia First" has reported the highest expenditure to date, allocating 251,625 euros, predominantly for outdoor advertising. The National Alliance followed with 164,196 euros, also largely invested in outdoor advertisements. The United List spent 158,306 euros, entirely on outdoor advertising. The Union of Greens and Farmers spent 144,715 euros, with over half going to outdoor ads, some to print and online advertising, and a small portion to charity.

"Progressives" have spent 83,028 euros, mainly on outdoor advertising and some radio spots. "New Unity" has spent 47,485 euros, primarily on television and print advertising, with a significant portion allocated to online ads. Notably, four political groups, "We Change the Rules," the New Conservative Party, "Rising Sun for Latvia," and "For Stability!“, have not declared any campaign spending within this period. The KNAB also noted that individuals not affiliated with political parties are permitted to spend up to 11,700 euros on campaigning, though no such expenditures have been declared yet.

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Political organizations from June 6, when the official pre-election agitation period began in Latvia, until July 19, have concluded contracts for limited pre-election expenditures totaling 899,636.30 euros.