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POLITICSOct 4Latvian PM on track to lead pro-Ukraine coalition after election win - ReutersLatvian PM on track to lead pro-Ukraine coalition after election win ReutersReuters World
POLITICSOct 4Latvia's pro-European ruling party wins election as populists gain groundWith more than 99.9 per cent of votes counted, Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' United List party was in the lead with 35.4 percent, according to state TV.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 4Pro-Europe Latvian PM wins poll dominated by Russia, social worriesAndris Kulbergs' United List party won 42 seats in the 100-seat parliament, but Latvia's parliamentary election also saw gains for populist parties, boosted by support from Latvia's Russian-speaking minority.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSOct 4Latvian PM’s election win boosts chances for pro-Ukraine coalitionAndris Kulbergs’ party finished more than 20 percentage points ahead of far-right Latvia First.Politico Europe
POLITICSOct 4Latvia election: Pro-Ukraine PM Kulbergs set to retain power after historic victory for his United List partyLatvia's prime minister, Andris Kulbergs, looks set to retain power after his party appeared to score the country's biggest election victory since independence.DW News [en]
POLITICSOct 4Latvian PM on track to lead pro-Ukraine coalition after election winKulbergs pledged continuing support to Ukraine and to keep a hard line towards MoscowIrish Times World
POLITICSOct 4Pro-European prime minister wins Latvia elections by larger margin than expectedDe pro-Europese premier van Letland heeft de verkiezingen van gisteren gewonnen met een ruimere marge dan verwacht. De middenpartij van Andris Kulbergs heeft met 88 procent van de stemmen geteld 36,5 procent van de kiezers achter zich gekregen. Zijn grootste rivaal, het pro-Russische Letland Eerst, staat in de voorlopige uitslag op 13 procent van de stemmen, gevolgd door het eveneens rechtse SV met 11,6 procent. "Dit had ik niet verwacht", zei Kulbergs in een eerste reactie op de uitslag. Hij zei premier te willen blijven, maar sloot meteen samenwerking met beide pro-Russische partijen daarvooNOS Buitenland
POLITICSOct 4Latvian partial election results suggest pro-European choiceWith over half of the vote counted, partial results from Latvia's parliamentary election show Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' center-right United List party in the lead.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSOct 3Latvia exit polls put PM's pro-Ukraine party ahead but coalition partners stumbleLatvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' pro-Ukraine and pro-Europe party was seen winning a parliamentary election on Saturday by an unexpectedly wide margin, partial results showed, even as projected results for other coalition parties suggested the centrist PM would have to form a new ruling coalition.France 24 [en]
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 3Latvia PM's United List ahead in election, exit poll shows - ReutersLatvia PM's United List ahead in election, exit poll shows reuters.comReuters World
POLITICSOct 3Latvians vote in election in shadow of drone incursions and war in UkrainePro-Ukrainian prime minister Andris Kulbergs is likely to hold on to powerIrish Times World
POLITICSOct 3Latvians vote in election in shadow of drone incursions and war in UkraineRIGA, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Latvians vote in ⁠a parliamentary election on Saturday that is likely to keep power in the hands of pro-Ukrainian Prime Minister Andris ⁠Kulbergs, although deep political fragmentation may complicate the formation of a government.thestar_my · malaysia
POLITICSOct 2Russian-speaking Latvians who back Ukraine and value their language are heading into an election without an obvious political homeLatvia will elect its 15th Saeima, or parliament, on October 3. September polls suggest seven political groups have a chance of winning seats. Two of them — the Sovereign Power / Young Latvians alliance and Latvia First — are competing vigorously to win over voters who once supported the “Russian” parties. Their rivalry is one of the campaign’s central stories: almost 35% of Latvian citizens speak Russian at home. Polls also suggest that the traditional “Russian” parties, especially Harmony Center, remain below the 5% threshold. Writing for Meduza, Sergejs Potapkins, a political scientist and Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 22Latvia blocks EU sanctions relief for Usmanov and FridmanLatvia refused to support a deal that would lift sanctions against Russian businessmen Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman in exchange for a three-year extension of the sanctions list, which includes about 3,000 people and organizations linked to Russia.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 14'We were right': EU finally listening to Baltic warnings on Russia, Latvian PM saysThe Latvian PM noted that the Baltics' sense of foreboding over Russian attacks on the EU come from their occupation. "We know the tricks; we knew the bully would show its muscles."EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 18Latvia wants EU billions for anti - Russia policiesLatvia is seeking billions of euros from the European Union to fund its policies against Russia. This request reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions and security concerns in the region.russiaherald.com · Russia
POLITICSJul 23Europe Today : Latvian PM Andris Kulbergs speaks exclusively to Euronews as Rubio meets LavrovThe Latvian Prime Minister provided an exclusive interview to Euronews while a meeting occurred between Rubio and Lavrov. This highlights ongoing diplomatic engagements and international political discourse in Europe.yahoo.com · United States
POLITICSJul 23Europe Today: Latvian PM Andris Kulbergs speaks exclusively to Euronews as Rubio meets LavrovAndris Kulbergs became Latvia's Prime Minister in May after the previous coalition government collapsed over its handling of stray drones. He speaks exclusively to Euronews as US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, meets today Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 17Latvia becomes Lukashenka's latest pressure point for the EUBelarus has shifted migrant routes towards Latvia's border, forcing Riga to call on its neighbours for support as the Baltic state heads into an election campaign. Lithuania is now considering whether to introduce temporary border controls to manage a rise in secondary migration from Latvia.EuroNews [en]