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Latvia's 2026 Parliamentary Election and Andris Kulbergs
Latvian PM Andris Kulbergs' United List party won a decisive victory in parliamentary elections seen as shadowed by Russia, positioning him to form a pro-Ukrainian coalition in the NATO and EU member state bordering Russia.
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Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs was set to retain power and form a pro-Ukrainian coalition after his centrist United List party secured the biggest parliamentary election victory since Latvia regained independence in 1991 (SCMP, October 3). With 97 per cent of ballots counted after Saturday's election, United List stood at 35.3 per cent, enough for 42 seats in the 100-seat parliament (SCMP, October 3). Kulbergs, 47, a businessman and amateur rally driver, came to power amid an election widely viewed as shadowed by concerns over Russia (SCMP, October 3).
As a NATO and EU member bordering Russia, Latvia's political direction carries strategic weight for European security policy, particularly regarding support for Ukraine and posture toward Moscow. Kulbergs' decisive win and expected pro-Ukrainian coalition formation will likely be a recurring reference point in coverage of Baltic states' resistance to Russian influence.