The contest took place amid a cost-of-living squeeze and security threats from neighboring Russia, though the result is not projected to shift Latvia's pro-European and pro-Ukrainian foreign policy. As the Baltic state with the largest Russian minority, Latvia has seen increased pressure in border cities where inflation has fueled support for pro-Kremlin figures. Final results are due Sunday.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Latvia PM’s Party Leads Exit Polls Despite Stumbling Coalition
Geopolitics17 days ago
The stability of Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' administration is at risk after early election data showed his coalition partners struggled to maintain their standing. Exit polls place the ruling United List party in the lead for the parliamentary race following Saturday's vote, but several centrist allies are hovering around the 5% threshold required to secure seats, which could strip the government of its majority.
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