Neighborhood of Russia, Latvia Votes Between Security and Economic Concerns
German jets and drone incursions have pushed defense to the forefront, while parties also clash over trade with Russia and economic growth.
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Latvia expected to keep EU course as Russia looms
Latvians vote tomorrow in an election dominated by the threat from Russia, and despite progress made by populist and protest parties, they are expected to confirm the country’s pro-European and pro-Ukrainian course.The Baltic state is a key pillar of NATO’s eastern defensive flank, and experts said
"The position vis-à-vis Russia is the main reason for the Western, Otanian and European anchoring" of the Latvians, says to the AFP a Western diplomat based in Riga, according to which it is difficult to imagine a fundamental change of course after the election. This orientation is "supported by a large majority of the population" of Latvia, a country of 1.8 million inhabitants, is advancing. The united list (centre-right, AS) of Prime Minister …
Latvians will vote on Saturday in an election dominated by the threat posed by Russia. While populist and protest parties have strengthened their positions, voters are expected to confirm the country's pro-European course and support for Ukraine.
The Baltic country, a member of NATO and of the European Union, renews its parliament on Saturday, with the relationship in Moscow as the red thread of the campaign.... Read the article Latvia, a vote dominated by the Russian question appeared first on Le Singulier.
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