Citadel Bank's Chief Economist Admits He Could Take the Role of Head of the Ministry of Finance Citadel Bank's Chief Economist and Prime Minister Andris Kohlbergs' independent advisor on financial and economic issues, Karlis Pourgailis, is still very cautious about the possibility of becoming Finance Minister. When asked if he was asked to consider entering the position of Minister of Finance, Forgilis admitted that he was involved in various discussions about the possible composition of the government. "But, as we know, the prime minister is now negotiating with potential coalition partners. And the first issue that needs to be resolved is actually the composition of the coalition. Only after that will discussions on specific positions probably begin," said the economist. Forgailis admitted that he had discussed with the prime minister the possibility of becoming finance minister. "But at the moment there are no decisions or proposals," he said. When asked if he wanted to be finance minister, Forgilis said: "This is a difficult question from a purely personal point of view. Given my career in finance, the potential role of finance minister is a very political one. This is a serious decision, involving a radical career change. Time will tell how the events will develop."

Citadel Bank's Chief Economist Admits He Could Take the Role of Head of the Ministry of Finance Citadel Bank's Chief Economist and Prime Minister Andris Kohlbergs' independent advisor on financial and economic issues, Karlis Pourgailis, is still very cautious about the possibility of becoming Finance Minister. When asked if he was asked to consider entering the position of Minister of Finance, Forgilis admitted that he was involved in various discussions about the possible composition of the government. "But, as we know, the prime minister is now negotiating with potential coalition partners. And the first issue that needs to be resolved is actually the composition of the coalition. Only after that will discussions on specific positions probably begin," said the economist. Forgailis admitted that he had discussed with the prime minister the possibility of becoming finance minister. "But at the moment there are no decisions or proposals," he said. When asked if he wanted to be finance minister, Forgilis said: "This is a difficult question from a purely personal point of view. Given my career in finance, the potential role of finance minister is a very political one. This is a serious decision, involving a radical career change. Time will tell how the events will develop."