With Russia Next Door and Rising Costs, Latvia Goes to the Polls
- Latvia votes today, Saturday, in an election shaped by concerns over Russia and the cost of living, though results are not expected to steer the country off its pro-European and pro-Ukrainian course.
- Security remains central to political debate four years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while rising living costs, low wages, and healthcare strains dominate the domestic campaign agenda.
- Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' United List party leads the race with over 14 percent support, as 14 electoral lists compete for seats in the 100-seat parliament.
- Polls suggest the current governing coalition, comprising New Unity, the Union of Greens and Farmers, and the National Alliance, is unlikely to retain power, while populist Sovereign Power party leader Julija Stepanenko gains support despite major parties shunning cooperation.
- Attention will shift to complex coalition negotiations once ballots are counted, as only seven parties are likely to clear the five-percent threshold and roughly one in five voters remain undecided.
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Latvia's citizens elect a new parliament. It is overshadowed by security concerns and social problems. The health system suffers, emigration and ageing are a problem, many people complain about high prices and low salaries, and the economy is stagnating.
Latvia holds election as concerns over Russia, inflation dominate
Latvia will vote on Saturday in an election shaped by concerns over neighbouring Russia and the cost of living, but the result is not expected to steer the country off its pro-European and pro-Ukrainian course. The centre-right United List party of incumbent Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs is at the head of the race, with over 14 per cent of the vote, according to the SKDS institute. His coalition, however, is expected to emerge weakened as popul…
The threat from Russia is shaping today's elections in Latvia, where pro-Russian votes appear to be making great progress.
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INTELLINEWSThe election in Latvia is determined by the Ukraine war. A drone incident caused uncertainty last. In the polls leads a center-right party.
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