Deficit: Opportunity or Risk? How the State Can Support the Economy Wisely
The Irish Latvian Chamber of Commerce organises the first joint chamber event of 2026 in cooperation with the Danish Chamber of Commerce in Latvia, Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Latvia, Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Latvia, the Business Club France Latvia, GREN Group and BDO Latvia.
On 22 January 2026, from 12:00 to 14:00, the discussion “Deficit: Opportunity or Risk? How the State Can Support the Economy Wisely” will take place at the Radisson Blu Rīdzene Hotel, Kronvalda Hall.
For more than eight years, these traditional discussions have brought together business leaders, policymakers, and experts to explore taxation, the state budget, and their impact on the Latvian economy.
Moderator
Armands Gūtmanis, President of the Swiss Chamber in Latvia
Speakers:
Jurģis Miezainis, Parliamentary Secretary of the Ministry of Economics
Aiva Vīksna, Member of the Saeima
Dr. Edgars Voļskis, Tax Expert, Head of Advisory, BDO Latvia
Oļegs Tkačevs, Chief Researcher, Research Division, Monetary Policy Department, Latvijas Banka
Andris Vanags, Country Manager, Latvia, GREN
Event details
Date: 22 January 2026
Time: 12:00–14:00 (meet & greet from 11:15)
Venue: Radisson Blu Rīdzene Hotel, Reimersa iela 1, Riga
Participation fee:
Chamber members & BDO clients – EUR 25 (incl.VAT)
Others – EUR 40 (incl.VAT)
Registration: Online or by e-mail
If you have questions you would like to be addressed during the discussion, please include them in the comments field when completing the online registration form or send them by e-mail to chamber@icham.lv by Monday, 19 January 2026.
