# Latvia's Pro-Europe Party Wins Election

> Latvia's pro-European ruling party secures parliamentary victory as populists gain ground.
- Title: Latvia's Pro-Europe Party Wins Election · euronews | Shortify
- Summary: Latvia's pro-European ruling party secures parliamentary victory as populists gain ground. Latvia's pro-European United List party won 35.4% of votes with 42…
- Keywords: latvia, united list, pro-europe, parliamentary election, populist parties, russian-speaking minority, security concerns, latvia first, sovereign power, nato, news, Latvia's
- Source: euronews — https://euronews.com/2026/10/04/latvias-pro-european-ruling-party-wins-election-as-populists-gain-ground
- Author: Jeremiah Fisayo-Bambi
- Published: 2026-10-04T11:13:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: latvia, united list, pro-europe, parliamentary election, populist parties, russian-speaking minority, security concerns, latvia first, sovereign power, nato, eu, news
## United List Wins Election
Latvia's United List party secured 42 seats with 35.4 percent of votes in preliminary election results.
## Kulbergs Expresses Optimism
Prime Minister Kulbergs called the result higher than expected, stating it means 'economic growth' and 'a future for (Latvia's) children'.

> That means people truly want change
## Coalition Faces Challenges
Kulbergs' coalition, expected to weaken, will not survive in its current form as some members lose seats.
## Populist Parties Gain Support
Populist parties benefited from Russian-speaking minority support amid fears over Russia and living costs.
## Security Dominates Politics
Latvia's security concerns remain central, with rising defense spending due to Russia as the main threat.
## Sovereign Power Party Faces Criticism
The Sovereign Power party, which opposes military aid to Ukraine, is criticized as pro-Russian and unlikely to form alliances.
## Key takeaway

Latvia's pro-European United List party won 35.4% of votes with 42 seats, signaling continued pro-Ukraine and pro-Europe policies amid rising security concerns.