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One Turn followed this story across 2 editions, from Riga, Latvia on October 6, 2026. Newest first.
Latvia is a Baltic parliamentary republic where governments are usually multi-party coalitions. The United List is a centre-right alliance.
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President Edgars Rinkēvičs asked Andris Kulbergs to form Latvia's next government after his United List won the most votes in the October 3 parliamentary elections.
Why it matters: Latvia's next government will shape policy in a NATO and EU frontline state bordering Russia.
Sources: LSM · See it on the globe
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.
Sources: LSM · See it on the globe