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.

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.

Key points

• “Ideologically, judging by its party composition, the new government is more national-conservative,” Delfi writes .
• Latvia’s previous ruling coalition collapsed because of a political crisis that began after two Ukrainian drones entered the country’s airspace from Russia.
• Defense Minister Andris Sprūds was the first to resign, after he was accused of failing to ensure the country’s security.
• Prime Minister Evika Siliņa then stepped down as well.
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