Politics · Riga, Latvia · October 6, 2026

Latvian president asks Kulbergs to form government

Reported by 1 outlet · first reported Oct 5, 8:00 PM ET

President Edgars Rinkēvičs asked Andris Kulbergs to form Latvia's next government after his United List won the most seats in the October 3 parliamentary election.

Why it matters

The new coalition will steer a NATO frontline state bordering Russia and Belarus.

Background

Latvia is a parliamentary republic where governments are usually multi-party coalitions. The United List is a center-right alliance.

The story so far

1. Oct 6Latvian president asks Kulbergs to form government
2. Oct 7Latvia's president asks Andris Kulbergs to form government

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Sources

• LSM ↗October 6, 2026

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