Latvian Political Monitor

"Nothing Personal": Interests over ministerial posts are already colliding in the formation of the new government

Rinkevich will begin negotiations with the parties elected to the Saeima: first the election winners.

Andris Kulbergs currently has a unique opportunity to form a national and Latvian coalition. Its composition is obvious – AS, NA and JV. There is no need to delay. I hope Kulbergs' second government can be formed as quickly as the first – experience shows that it can be done if one wants @AndrisKulbergs

More than 70,000 people voted for @VL_TBLNNK. First of all - thank you! It is a credit of trust, and it is repaid with deeds. With your choice, you have said that Latvia must be safe, strong and Latvian, and that is exactly what @VL_TBLNNK will work for in the coming years. I also congratulate @Apvienotais_ on a record-high achievement. A big victory means great responsibility. Election night ends quickly, but the country's security and prosperity must be built every day - I wish you success, colleagues!

Kulbergs promises to put state interests above personal ones

Kulbergs promises to put state interests above personal ones (5)

Got into the Saeima with the help of a mobile phone? Šlesers determined to be in government and change power in Riga (2)

VIDEO. Andris Kulbergs expresses gratitude to the Latvian people

❌ Progressive Kleinberga's days are numbered! https://t.co/poCoPH280Y

What will the next government be like: whom can the winner — the United List — take into the coalition? Political consultations begin at Riga Castle on Monday.

“We cannot continue the way we have so far.” Kulbergs after election victory promises changes

“The two big priorities remain unchanged – security and the economy. On security, in four months Melnis together with Prime Minister Kulbergs has done truly fantastic work, [..] while on the economic side, for now we have rather been engaged in firefighting and crisis management,” Edvards Smiltēns (AS) said in LTV’s discussion on the results of the 15th Saeima elections. #Vēlēšanas2026

Video: Kulbergs promises to put state interests above personal ones (1)

"It wasn't easy for me, but I managed to achieve that victory and 41 seats for AS and Kulbergs," Guntars Vītols told the media. "There would have been all 42, if not for those communists," he added.

The number of mandates matches what was known at the time of posting at 14:00. Since then, the number of seats has changed slightly for the United List (from 42 to 41 seats) and for "The Progressives" (from 9 to 10).

Will have the opportunity to dictate terms: the 'United List' can form a government with just one partner

Updated - The composition of the 15th Saeima is taking shape

"If two parties [AS and LPV] could agree on clear action and voters have given both parties a mandate to act, that would be fantastic," said Ainārs Šlesers (LPV), commenting on a possible coalition during an LTV discussion on the results of the 15th Saeima elections. #Vēlēšanas2026 https://t.co/PIKMZV5PK6