Latvian lawmaker moves to form new government, eyes vote as soon as this week
Latvian opposition lawmaker Andris Kulbergs is working to form a new government following the resignation of Prime Minister Evika Silina. Kulbergs aims to establish a four-party majority coalition amid national security concerns related to Russian drone incursions. A parliamentary vote on the new government could occur as soon as this week.
- ▪Andris Kulbergs has been proposed as the next prime minister by President Edgars Rinkevics.
- ▪The ruling coalition collapsed due to disputes over the handling of drone incursions by Russia.
- ▪Kulbergs leads the United List, the largest opposition bloc in parliament.
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Latvian lawmaker moves to form new government, eyes vote as soon as this weekSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxLatvian opposition lawmaker Andris Kulbergs, who was proposed as the next prime minister by Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics after Evika Silina resigned, speaks during a press conference at the Riga Castle, in Riga, Latvia, May 16, 2026. Chancery of the President of Latvia/ Ilmars Znotins/Handout via REUTERSPublished May 25, 2026, 04:53 PMUpdated May 25, 2026, 04:53 PMRIGA, May 25 - Latvian opposition lawmaker Andris Kulbergs of the United List said on Monday he aimed to form a four-party majority government after the ruling coalition collapsed this month over national security concerns, though a final deal has yet to be struck.The Baltic states, close…
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