Latvia parliament approves new government after drone incident brings down coalition
The Latvian parliament has officially approved a new government, ending a recent political crisis triggered by drone incursions that led to the collapse of the previous ruling coalition.
In a decisive vote held in the Saeima, lawmakers backed a new four-party centre-right coalition, paving the way for opposition figure Andris Kulbergs to become the country’s new prime minister ahead of the upcoming October general election.
The vote saw 66 out of 96 members support the new administration, which brings together Kulbergs’ United List, New Unity led by former Prime Minister Evika Siliņa, the National Alliance, and the Greens and Farmers’ Union.
Security concerns dominated parliamentary discussions, with the incoming prime minister stressing the urgency of protecting Latvia’s borders, strengthening the economy, and addressing energy stability challenges. He also highlighted that public judgment would come quickly at the ballot box, referring to the October 3 election as a key test for the new government.
In a joint statement, the coalition parties reaffirmed their continued support for Ukraine and pledged to strengthen national security policies, including measures aimed at reducing Russia’s influence and regional pressure.
The formation of the new government marks a significant political shift in Latvia’s leadership amid growing security tensions in the Baltic region.
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