Rising Sun for Latvia
Rising Sun for Latvia is an ethnic nationalist, right-wing Latvian political party founded on 23 August 2025 in Riga. Its chair is former National Alliance Secretary-General Raivis Zeltīts.
History
The party emerged from the nationalist association "Austošā Saule", founded on 4 September 2020. The association has organized public activities, including a protest in Riga in September 2023 for closure of "Moscow House" in Riga and in January 2024 calling for a halt to imports and transit of Russian goods. The organization criticized the National Alliance Justice for including the New Conservative Party in an appeal for the nationalist parties to unite. It also organized several support activities for Ukraine, including "Azovstal" defenders support rally in June 2024.
On 23 August 2025, Rising Sun for Latvia held its founding congress at the VEF Culture Palace in Riga.
Leadership and organization
At the founding congress, Raivis Zeltīts was elected chairman of the board. Seven board members were elected: Dace Lindberga, Ieva Duļevska, Oto Brantevics, Gatis Ilgažs, Viesturs Arklons, Sandis Riekstiņš and Matīss Žuravļevs.
Ideology and policies
The party's self-described principles are nationalism and conservatism. Its programme and statutes emphasizes policies focused on national identity, security, and sovereignty. Its platform includes encouraging higher birth rates, restricting mass immigration, strengthening defense and internal security, and promoting partnerships with Baltic and Black Sea allies. It emphasizes the protection of the state language, support for traditional family and ethical values, education and culture rooted in national traditions, economic development with reduced bureaucracy, and fostering national unity and political engagement. While it does not support withdrawing from the European Union, it is strongly opposed to European federalism.