On 19 December, the Fiscal Discipline Council elected its member, Professor of Economics at the University of Latvia, Jānis Priede, as Chairman of the Council, with his term of office commencing on 1 January 2026. He succeeds the long-serving Chair of the Council, Inna Šteinbuka, in this role. Jānis Priede is a Professor of Economics at the University of Latvia, where he also serves as Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences. Professor Priede has extensive experience in leading…
On 19 December, the Fiscal Discipline Council elected its member, Professor of Economics at the University of Latvia, Jānis Priede, as Chairman of the Council, with his term of office commencing on 1 January 2026. He succeeds the long-serving Chair of the Council, Inna Šteinbuka, in this role. Jānis Priede is a Professor of Economics at the University of Latvia, where he also serves as Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences. Professor Priede has extensive experience in leading both academic and applied research, as well as participating in international projects in the fields of economics, economic competitiveness, fiscal policy, and sectoral development. He is actively engaged in economic policy discussions in Latvia and at…
