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Latvia PM's Party Wins Historic Vote
Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' centrist party secures biggest election win since independence.
In brief
Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' centrist party secures biggest election win since independence. Latvia's centrist United List won 35.3% of votes in parliamentary election, giving Kulbergs a strong position to form pro-Ukraine coalition. Originally reported by Dw.
Latvian PM's party wins historic vote
Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' centrist United List secured 35.3% of votes in parliamentary election.
Party gains 42 seats in parliament
United List won 42 of 100 seats in Saeima, putting Kulbergs in strong position to form pro-Ukraine coalition.
Biggest win since 1991
With 97% of ballots counted, United List achieved Latvia's biggest parliamentary election victory since independence from Soviet Union in 1991.
Kulbergs' coalition challenge
Kulbergs ruled out forming coalition with pro-Russian Latvia First party, which gained 11.3% of votes.
Election context
Latvia's 11th parliamentary election saw 1.5 million eligible voters choose from 14 parties using proportional system.
Russia concerns dominate vote
Russia's invasion of Ukraine directly impacts Latvia's national security, with 4 German Eurofighter jets deployed to protect airspace.
The bottom line
Latvia's centrist United List won 35.3% of votes in parliamentary election, giving Kulbergs a strong position to form pro-Ukraine coalition.
