Latvian president proposes opposition lawmaker as next prime minister
Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics has proposed opposition lawmaker Andris Kulbergs as the next prime minister following the resignation of Evika Silina. Silina's resignation came after her coalition collapsed, triggered by a political fallout related to security incidents involving Ukrainian drones. Kulbergs, representing the largest opposition bloc, will assume office if approved by lawmakers.
- ▪Evika Silina resigned as prime minister, leading to the collapse of her coalition government.
- ▪Andris Kulbergs has been proposed as the next prime minister by President Rinkevics.
- ▪Silina's resignation was influenced by a political crisis following drone incidents from Russia.
- ▪The Latvian army failed to detect the drones, prompting criticism of Defence Minister Andris Spruds.
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Latvian president proposes opposition lawmaker as next prime ministerSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 16, 2026, 10:12 PMUpdated May 16, 2026, 10:12 PMTALLINN, May 16 - Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics on Saturday proposed opposition lawmaker Andris Kulbergs as the next prime minister after Evika Silina resigned.Silina said on Thursday she was stepping down, triggering the collapse of her coalition just months before an election due in October.Kulbergs, from United List of smaller parties - the largest opposition bloc in parliament - will take office if lawmakers approve him and his cabinet."Considering recent events, I think the new prime minister should come from opposition parties," Rinkevics told a press conference.Silina dismissed Defence…
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