Ingrida Latimira Latvian politician, economist and auditor Date of Birth: 14.11.1958 Country: Latvia

1. Ingrīda Ūdre
2. Other Memberships
3. Presidential Aspirations
4. Controversy

Ingrīda Ūdre

Ingrīda Ūdre is a renowned Latvian politician and economist. She has served as a Member of the Latvian Parliament (Saeima) and the Speaker of the Saeima. Ūdre has also held the position of Minister of Economics in Latvia.

In 2004, she was nominated as a candidate for the European Commissioner for Taxation and Customs. Ūdre is a member of the Latvian Green and Farmers Union, where she previously served as the Chair of the Union's Green Party.

Other Memberships

In addition to her political career, Ūdre has played a significant role in various organizations. She has served on the board of the Latvian Volleyball Association and has been a member of the New Party.

Presidential Aspirations

In 1999, Ūdre ran for the Latvian presidency but was unsuccessful. She also expressed an interest in running for president in 2013.

Controversy

In 2013, Ūdre became a consultant for the Harmony Centre party, leading to a violation of the Green and Farmers Union party statute.