_Sames of Latvia: new appointments and political intrigues_ On Tuesday, a member of the Latvian First Place Party (LPV) Ramona Petravica was elected to the position of Secretary of the Semes. This appointment confirms the strengthening of LPV's influence in the country's parliament. At the same time as this political maneuvering, the Yadonata (JV) party was left without the expected position, which creates tension in the center-right coalition. The appointments to key positions in SIM highlight the rise of political competition, where party intrigues and attempts to strengthen their influence threaten the stability of the government. For ordinary citizens, this may result in inattention to economic problems and increased political instability. The decision made creates difficult conditions for effective management, which may adversely affect the implementation of key reforms and the implementation of socially significant projects.