# Latvia PM's Party Wins Historic Vote

> Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' centrist party secures biggest election win since independence.
- Title: Latvia PM's Party Wins Historic Vote · Dw | Shortify
- Summary: Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' centrist party secures biggest election win since independence. Latvia's centrist United List won 35.3% of votes in…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Latvia's centrist United List won 35.3% of votes in parliamentary election, giving Kulbergs a strong position to form pro-Ukraine coalition.