Latvian president proposes opposition lawmaker as next prime minister
Rinkevics said Kulbergs could lead a new government before October elections after Silina quit and the coalition lost its parliamentary majority.
- On Saturday, Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics proposed opposition lawmaker Andris Kulbergs as the next prime minister following Evika Silina's resignation. Kulbergs, from the United List, must secure parliamentary approval for his cabinet.
- The Progressives party withdrew support on Wednesday, leaving Silina without a parliamentary majority and exposed to a no-confidence vote. She resigned on Thursday, triggering the coalition's collapse just months before October elections.
- Tensions escalated after Silina dismissed Defence Minister Andris Spruds last weekend following two Ukrainian drones straying from Russia and exploding at an oil storage facility. The Latvian army failed to detect the drones upon entry.
- "Considering recent events, I think the new prime minister should come from opposition parties," Rinkevics told a press conference. He emphasized the opposition deserves an opportunity to change the current dynamic despite difficult negotiations ahead.
- Kulbergs previously gained prominence leading the parliamentary inquiry into Rail Baltica, where he argued the project's completion by 2030 remains highly unlikely. His appointment marks a significant shift as Latvia faces regional security challenges.
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Opposition Latvian lawmaker tapped to form interim government
Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics on Saturday proposed opposition lawmaker Andris Kulbergs as the next prime minister after Evika Silina resigned.
Latvian President Edgars Rinkevich nominated opposition MP Andris Kulbergs as prime minister on Saturday, after Evika Silina resigned from the post of prime minister.
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