Oskars Kastēns
| Oskars Kastēns | |
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| Deputy of the Saeima | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 July 1971 Rīga, Latvian SSR |
| Nationality | Latvian |
| Political party | LPP/LC |
| Alma mater | University of Latvia |
| Profession | Journalist |
Oskars Kastēns (born July 19, 1971) is a Latvian journalist and a politician. He is a member of the LPP/LC and a deputy of the 9th Saeima (Latvian Parliament). He is the former Minister for Special Assignments for Society Integration Affairs.
Kastēns is also a Member of the Board of Global Panel America (Global Panel Foundation), a respected NGO that works behind the scenes in crisis areas around the world. The Global Panel Foundation has offices and satellites in Berlin, Copenhagen, New York, Prague, Sydney and Toronto.[1]