So far there is no news of efforts to influence municipal elections or to hold provocations / day
Similarly, the VDD has not yet received information on specific plans for foreign or Latvian nationals to organize provocations during the elections – demonstrative or challenging actions with the aim of influencing voters’ choices. Although there are currently no specific indications, the VDD is not excluded during the provocation during the elections.
During the pre -election period, the VDD intensifies what is happening in the information space and society to identify and prevent attempts to illegally influence the election and their results.
Also during the elections, the VDD, in cooperation with the State Police and other state and municipal authorities, will take advantage of enhanced security measures.
The VDD is competent to identify and prevent both the threats of foreign and within the country in a democratic and fair way, for example, the so -called vote -buying attempts.
In the VDD, Russian information impact activities are the biggest risks in the election period. For the direct or indirect influence of public opinion and election results, Russia can potentially enhance the misinformation campaigns against the political forces in Latvia and the deputy candidates against Russian aggression and support Ukraine.
During the pre -election period, the VDD has obtained information on certain possible attempts by voters’ illegal influence, including the purchase of so -called votes. In no case so far, information has not been confirmed, and at the same time, the service is still ongoing.
The SLD calls on citizens to provide information on cases where they are promised to pay, other materials or intangible benefits for a voice or other unlawful affects free choice, such as threats or violence.
In the face of possible violations, the Service calls for detailed information on the circumstances and the persons involved. Particularly important when evaluating the possibilities to detect possible violation of audio, photo or video format. The Service also calls for identification of the person involved in the infringement: name, telephone number or social networking site account, the state registration number of the vehicle and the like.
The Service calls for information on a possible violation to send to e-mail address « (Email Protected)« Or give the 24 -hour phone number 67208964. The VDD guarantees the confidentiality of the information provider.
On the other hand, on the unauthorized urban environment, on the day of the election, June 7, or the day before the elections, residents are invited to inform the State Police by calling the 24-hour phone 112 or by writing to the e-mail address « (Email Protected)« .
These days, for example, in the urban environment, for example, the distribution of political forces or candidates for candidates, as well as campaigning at the polls. Citizens are also encouraged to inform the State Police about not removing pre -election ads in the urban environment. Citizens are also encouraged to contact the State Police, noticing public order violations in the polling stations or their surroundings.
On the Internet, the press or in public places, hidden pre -election campaigning, namely political advertising without a specified payer, residents are invited to report to the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB).
The Office shall also provide information on the possible use of administrative resources by state and municipal institutions in the campaign. The KNAB can contact the 80002070 phone using the « report KNAB! » or by writing to an email address « (Email Protected)« .
It has already been reported that the pre -election campaign period before the local elections scheduled for June 7 will begin in Latvia. On the day of the election and one day before its campaigning is prohibited. The exception is unpaid campaigning on social networks.
