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Latvia ruling party leads exit polls; populist gains amid security, cost concerns

Exit polls in Latvia's parliamentary election show the ruling party ahead, with populist parties gaining ground. The campaign was dominated by national security concerns and rising living costs, with NATO Eurofighters deployed during the vote. Final results and coalition formation remain uncertain.

Deutsche Welle2 days agoLVengCredibility 54%View source

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#election #latvia #populism #nato #security

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activePolitics20h ago

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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