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Latvian President officially tasks Kulbergs with forming new government

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Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs on Wednesday officially tasked Prime Minister-designate Andris Kulbergs (United List) with forming the country’s new government. The President had…

Latvia’s 15th Saeima begins work with mishaps – five MPs make mistakes while taking oath

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Several members of Latvia’s 15th Saeima had to repeat their parliamentary oath or solemn pledge during the parliament’s first sitting after reciting it…

As the far-right gains ground in Europe, Germany’s AfD re-evaluates its ideas

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More than a decade ago, the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD) was founded in opposition to the European Union’s efforts to manage…

Why are potential ministers’ names being leaked, and where do Zimbabwe’s “fat catfish” really live?

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The outlines of Latvia’s future governing coalition have yet to become clear, but the public broadcaster is already naming potential ministers. Was this…

Changes at the European Central Bank – Lagarde announces early resignation

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European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde will step down from her position in February 2027, the ECB announced on Thursday. Lagarde’s term…

Latvian PM’s adviser and newly elected MP Brencis detained by KNAB in EPPO investigation

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Latvia’s Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau (KNAB) carried out investigative actions on Wednesday involving Mārtiņš Brencis, an adviser to Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs…

Can Latvia still afford Rail Baltica? Latvian Transport Minister warns current approach is no longer sustainable

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Latvia’s next government will have to assess whether and how the country can afford to continue implementing the Rail Baltica railway project when…

Not in parliament, but at an undisclosed location – Kulbergs gathers United List MPs ahead of Latvia’s coalition talks

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Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs of the United List (AS) will meet MPs elected to the next Saeima from his political alliance at an…

Why is Kulbergs in no hurry to form a government? Rajevskis explains what lies behind the prolonged pause

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This weekend, it became known that negotiations on forming Latvia’s new government will begin on the 28th of October, three weeks after President…

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