Voting Record
Notable votes in the current parliamentary term
Financial Declarations
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5 board memberships
Source: European Parliament declarations · Self-reported · Last updated: 23 Mar 2026
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Rihards Kols represents Latvia in the European Parliament as a member of the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR), the right-wing Eurosceptic political group that advocates for national sovereignty and opposes further European integration. He belongs to the National Alliance, Latvia's nationalist and conservative party that emphasizes Latvian identity, traditional values, and strong transatlantic ties. Kols previously served as Latvia's Foreign Minister from 2019 to 2023, bringing significant diplomatic experience to his parliamentary role. A former journalist and political commentator, he has been actively involved in Latvian politics for over a decade. In the European Parliament, Kols maintains an exceptional attendance record of 96.2%, significantly above the institutional average of approximately 82%, and has participated in 96% of votes (1,802 of 1,873). His background in foreign policy and media, combined with his party's pro-Western orientation, positions him as a notable voice within Latvia's delegation on international affairs and security matters.
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Methodology
Attendance is calculated based on roll-call votes in plenary sessions of the European Parliament. Committee votes are excluded. Abstaining counts as present; not voting counts as absent. Notable votes are selected based on significance, close outcomes, and high participation.