Lolita Čigāne (born: August 18, 1973) is a Latvian politician. She was previously a journalist, public policy analyst and international consultant in the issues of good-governance, anti-corruption and elections. In 2010 she joined the centre-right Unity party Čigāne was first elected to the 10th Saeima (parliament) in 2010. She served a full term as a Member of Parliament in the 11th Saeima (2011–2014) and is currently a Member of Parliament of the 12th Saeima, convened in November 2014. In 2017 she switched to the liberal Movement For!, which she left again in April 2018.
It is reported Ms. Cigane received a Master of Science degree in 2001 from London School of Economics (LSE) London, UK with a specialization in International Political Economy.
"Par" is the newest political party in Latvia.
April 3, 2018
...Since the foundation of ‘Par!’ (click here) Čigāne was certain this party should serve as a centrist platform for veterans and newcomers alike. The party’s board and congress later decided to form a union with parties like For Latvia’s Development and Growth [Izaugsme party], said the politician....
Click here for a link to her debating those that would like to win her seat. (click here)
