Latvia's president supports PM Kulbergs to form government after election win
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VILNIUS, Oct 6 - Latvia's president on Tuesday said he will nominate Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs to lead the next government following an historic election win on Saturday.
Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs takes a selfie with a voter during general election in Riga, Latvia, October 3, 2026. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins
VILNIUS, Oct 6 - Latvia's president on Tuesday said he will nominate Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs to lead the next government following an historic election win on Saturday.
β’ Kulbergs' pro-Ukraine United List won 35.3% of the votes, the biggest parliamentary election victory since Latvian independence in 1991, but still needs one or two coalition partners to form a majority cabinet
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