Formation of Latvia's new government approaches decisive moment - deadline revealed
Latvia's government formation process is nearing a conclusion, with the United List aiming to finalize coalition agreements and ministerial candidates by early next week. Speaker Edvards Smiltēns emphasized the need for a balanced transition while ensuring the parliament can resume full operations.
Why it matters
The stability of the Latvian government is critical for regional policy and international representation during a period of geopolitical tension.
Latvia's governing coalition could be agreed by Saturday, with ministerial candidates announced by Monday as United List continues negotiations with the National Alliance.
Speaker of the Saeima Edvards Smiltēns. · Photo: Ieva Leiniša/LETA Advertisements The composition of Latvia's new governing coalition could become clear by Saturday, Saeima Speaker Edvards Smiltēns (United List) said in an interview with TV3's "900 sekundes" programme on Thursday.
He predicted that Prime Minister-designate Andris Kulbergs (United List) would clarify the composition of the coalition this week, while candidates for ministerial posts could be announced this week or by Monday at the latest. Negotiations on these matters are continuing.
Smiltēns rejected criticism that the government formation process was moving too slowly, pointing out that only about a week had passed since Kulbergs's nomination.
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