Melbourne / Day is directed to the post of Minister of Education and Science
Melbourne once held the position of Minister of Culture from the ranks of the National Union, but was later elected members of the European Parliament (EP).
Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (JV) states in a statement sent to the political force for the media that Melbourne's extensive experience, including the long -term operation of the Minister of Culture, demonstrates the ability to successfully deal with difficult issues and to host a major industry management.
« She understands the field of education very well and the challenges related to it at both the national and international level, as evidenced by her previous action as a vice president in the EP Culture and Education Committee, » Silina emphasized.
Siliņa believes that it is important to continue the work that has already begun and to implement the much needed changes in the industry while giving a new view, and she believes that Melbourne will be able to cope with this task.
Melbourne's own comment agency LETA has not yet managed to get her busyness, but the politician promised to respond in the near future.
JV nominated Cesis Mayor Jan Rosenberg (JV) on Monday, but a few days later, the political force stated that Rosenberg had « withdrew his candidacy » for « personal reasons. »
As reported, Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (JV) announced last week that Anda Chaksh (JV) was dismissed as Minister of Education and Science, Uldis Augulis (ZZS) from the post of Minister of Welfare and Kaspar Brišken (P). On Wednesday, they spent recent ministerial ministers.
Until further decisions or new ministers, Minister of Finance Arvill Aseraden (JV), Minister of Welfare – Minister of Welfare – Minister of Economy Viktors Valainis (ZZS), and the Minister of Transport Agnese Lace (P) will act as Minister of Welfare.
The Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS) has nominated Reini Uzulnieks, Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Welfare.
The « Progressive » party, on the other hand, has not yet decided who should be directed as Minister of Transport.
Melbourne was the Minister of Culture of Latvia from 2013 to 2019. Before that, from 2011 to 2013, she was the director of the Latvian National Center for Culture, and from 2009 to 2011 – the head of the British Council Representation in Latvia. Melbourne also worked for many years in the Latvian National Commission for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO) as President of the Commission (2013-2019) and Secretary General (1999-2004).
Melbourne has received a Master's degree in Society in the Faculty of Economics and Management at the University of Latvia (LU), and at the Latvian Academy of Culture – in cultural theory and leadership. A bachelor's degree in history. Currently, Melbourne is developing a doctoral thesis at the Latvian Academy of Culture.
In 2017, the politician won the Honorary Prize of the World Free Latvian Association of Culture, but in 2013, Melbourne was awarded the III Class Three Star Order, as well as the Cabinet of Ministers' Certificate of Recognition.
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