Ainārs Šlesers

Ainārs Šlesers is a Latvian politician and business oligarch who serves as a member of the Saeima and as a councillor in the Riga City Council, while also leading the Latvia First party. Over his extensive political career, he has held major governmental roles including Minister of Economics, Minister of Transport, and Deputy Prime Minister of Latvia. Known for his business background in real estate and logistics, he advocates for a business-led approach to governance, foreign investment, and pragmatic international relations.