Latvia's Prime Minister Is Ready To Form A New Government Following His Election Victory
- 4.10.2026, 12:29
According to the politician, the voters' choice confirms that the country needs change.
Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, following the victory of the “United List” party he leads in the parliamentary elections, announced his readiness to form a new governing coalition.
Kulbergs’ statement is reported by Delfi.
According to Kulbergs, the voters’ choice confirms the realization that the country needs change. The old approach no longer works, and the new government will have to make unpopular decisions.
As Kulbergs noted, if he is entrusted with forming a new government, only those parties that are willing to agree on serious reforms, reducing waste, and fiscally responsible policies will be able to join the coalition.
He was critical of the promises requiring significant funding that the parties made during the election campaign, emphasizing that some of them promised voters expenditures amounting to billions of euros without specifying clear sources of funding.
When asked about potential coalition partners, Kulbergs noted that preference might be given to those who did not make fiscally unrealistic promises. Parties that promised voters initiatives that are difficult to implement may find it challenging to work in the government, as they would have to explain why they are backing away from their commitments.
Kulbergs confirmed that his previous stance regarding “Sovereign Power” and the “Latvia First” party as undesirable coalition partners has not changed.
As for possible cooperation with the National Alliance and “New Unity,” he refrained from making predictions, emphasizing that it is first necessary to wait for the official election results and negotiations with the president.
According to preliminary data, the “United List” has secured 35.2% of the vote, or 42 seats in parliament.
In total, six political parties have cleared the 5% threshold.
Preliminary data suggests that incumbent Prime Minister Kulbergs, who takes a hard line toward Russia and is a staunch supporter of Ukraine, has a good chance of remaining in power.