The victory keeps Latvia on a pro-European and pro-Ukraine trajectory despite rising security threats from Russia and domestic cost-of-living pressures. President Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated the premier, stating the result reflects the public's trust in Kulbergs' leadership and the nation's support for Ukraine. Kulbergs, a former automotive executive who assumed the premiership four months ago, has previously committed Latvia to spending at least 5% of GDP on defense.
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Kulbergs' United List Wins Biggest Latvian Election Since 1991
Geopolitics16 days ago
A surge in turnout among first time voters propelled the party of Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs to a commanding lead in parliament. The United List is projected to hold 42 seats in the Saeima after 97% of ballots were counted, marking the largest parliamentary victory for a single party in Latvia since 1991. Kulbergs has signaled his intent to remain in office and specifically ruled out forming a governing coalition with the Latvia First party.
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