# Translation The Parliament of Latvia approved the composition of the new government at an extraordinary session. The Cabinet is headed by 47-year-old Andris Kulbergs, a representative of the conservative "United List," which consists of the Greens, the "Association of Regions," and the Liepaja Party. In addition to them, the ruling coalition includes "New Unity," the "Green-Peasant Union," and the "National Alliance." Each political force will be represented by four politicians, with the exception of the Greens and Peasants, whose representative, Daiga Mierinia, will continue to serve as Chairwoman of the Saeima, according to the publication Delfi.
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View all signals →Latvia’s parliament, the Saeima, confirmed a new government at a special session, with Andris Kulbergs taking office as prime minister. Kulbergs leads the United List, a former opposition party.
The Seim (parliament) of Latvia at an extraordinary session approved the composition of the new government. Andris Kulbergs took the position of Prime Minister. He represents the "United List," which was previously in opposition.
Prime Minister candidate Andris Kulbergs (United List) has officially announced the composition of the incoming government on Tuesday, May 26. This has also been confirmed by President Edgars Rinkēvičs.
President Edgars Rinkēvičs met with prime ministerial nominee Andris Kulbergs (United List) on Monday, May 25th to hear his proposals about forming a new government following the resignation of Prime Minister Evika Siliņa (New Unity) and the collapse of her three-party government.
The use of NATO fighter jets to protect Latvian airspace and shoot down foreign drones, which happened for the first time in Latvia on Monday, is not a long-term solution. Instead, the country should focus on developing and strengthening its air defence capabilities. This was stated by President Edgars Rinkēvičs and Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs (Joint List) at their weekly press conference after a bilateral meeting on Wednesday, June 10th (video below).
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Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs told ERR that Ukrainian experts will be arriving in the Baltic states next week to help deter the threat posed by repeated drone violations.
Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs makes his first foreign visit since assuming power on Monday, May 8th, with a short trip north to Estonia.
Na cztery miesiące przed wyborami parlamentarnymi na Łotwie doszło do zmiany rządu. Na jego czele stanął opozycyjny dotąd poseł centroprawicowego ugrupowania Zjednoczona Lista, Andris Kulbergs. Artykuł Łotwa ma nowy rząd.