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The Rīga’s mayor who brewed change: a coffee with Mārtiņš Staķis

It is the first time I venture out of my Commission comfort zone, interviewing a truly elected politician from the European Parliament. In these difficult times, when popular support is needed to take important decisions, a good Director-General knows he must get closer to those who are close to the people.

And I am glad to start with Mārtiņš Staķis, manager, coffee expert, TV host, church treasurer, mayor of Riga and Member of the European Parliament.

MEP Mārtiņš Staķis and DG Fabio Mauri in Mārtiņš’s office in Brussels. In the background, the Ukrainian flag, signed by the members of the Ukrainian basketball team.