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Latvia Forms Four-Party Coalition, Opposition Leader Builds Cabinet

5/25/2026

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President Edgars Rinkevics approved a four-party coalition and tasked opposition lawmaker Andris Kulbergs with forming a new cabinet.
Caretaker Prime Minister Evika Silina will remain in office until the new administration is sworn in.
The coalition agreement names Silina as defense minister and makes national security a top priority for the incoming government.
Latvia will seek strong EU funding for security, agriculture and regional development in its next seven-year budget.

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President Edgars Rinkevics approved a four-party coalition and tasked opposition lawmaker Andris Kulbergs with forming a new cabinet.
Caretaker Prime Minister Evika Silina will remain in office until the new administration is sworn in.
The coalition agreement names Silina as defense minister and makes national security a top priority for the incoming government.
Latvia will seek strong EU funding for security, agriculture and regional development in its next seven-year budget.