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Reinis Pozņaks

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Reinis Pozņaks (born 9 December 1977) is a Latvian politician of the United List who was elected as a member of the European Parliament in 2024.[1] During the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, he was a co-founder of the Twitter Convoy initiative to send vehicles to Ukraine.[2]

Born (1977-12-09) 9 December 1977 (age 48)
Quick facts MEP, Member of the European Parliament for Latvia ...
Reinis Pozņaks
Pozņaks in 2024
Member of the European Parliament
for Latvia
Assumed office
16 July 2024
Personal details
Born (1977-12-09) 9 December 1977 (age 48)
PartyUnited List
Other political
affiliations
European Conservatives and Reformists Party
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Awards and prizes

  • Knight of the Order of the Three Stars (October 27, 2022)[3][4]
  • Order of Merit, 3rd class (January 22, 2026, Ukraine) – for significant personal contribution to strengthening interstate cooperation, supporting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, charitable activities, and promoting the Ukrainian state in the world[5]
  • European Person of the Year in Latvia[6]

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