Rihards Kols
Profile
Rihards Kols is a Latvian politician currently serving as a Member of the European Parliament, elected in 2024. A member of the National Alliance, he previously served in the Saeima from 2014 to 2024, where he notably chaired the Foreign Affairs Committee. Throughout his career, Kols has been a vocal advocate for national security, human rights, and international support for Ukraine, including initiatives such as the Magnitsky list in Latvia and the recognition of various historical genocides.
Details
- Born
- 1984-12-16 · 41 years old
- Birth place
- Riga, Latvia
- Education
- Riga State Gymnasium Nr. 2, Riga Commerce Gymnasium, Turiba University, University of Westminster
- Career
- Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Culture
