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Latvia votes amid Russia concerns, inflation; pro-EU course seen intact

Latvia holds a general election on Saturday shaped by security concerns over Russia and cost-of-living pressures. Incumbent PM Andris Kulbergs' United List leads with ~14% but his coalition is expected to weaken as populist parties gain on economic grievances. The outcome is not expected to alter Latvia's pro-European and pro-Ukrainian stance, though a fragmented parliament could complicate governance.

South China Morning Post3 days agoLV, RU, UAengCredibility 27%View source

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Latvia Election: Pro-Western Coalition Secures Strong Mandate Amid Russian Influence

Latvia's parliamentary election resulted in a decisive victory for Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' pro-European, pro-Ukrainian, and pro-NATO United List party, securing a historic 35.3%-36.6% of the vote and a strong mandate for coalition formation. This outcome reinforces Latvia's Western alignment and pro-Ukraine stance, while significantly diminishing the influence of populist and pro-Russian parties at the national level. However, pro-Kremlin forces reportedly gained support in Russian-speaking regions, highlighting persistent internal ethnic divisions.

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