Latvia Prime Minister's New Unity Party Wins General Election

 

Euronews/Reuters: Latvia prime minister's New Unity party wins general election — early results 

RIGA (Reuters) -The centre-right New Unity party of Latvian Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins won Saturday's election, according to provisional results, with its 19% of the vote putting him in a position to head another coalition government. 

The results - with 96% of districts counted - mean Latvia should remain a leading voice alongside its Baltic neighbours Lithuania and Estonia in pushing the European Union for a decisive stance against Russia. 

Karins' party was again the party with the most support following the election. Members of the current coalition were on track to receive 42 seats in the 100-seat parliament, so Karins needs to draft additional allies to stay as a prime minister. As many as nine parties could win sufficient votes to secure seats in parliament.

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Update: Latvian premier's party emerges on top in general election (AP)  

WNU Editor: Even though he won about 20% of the vote, being the party that won the most votes means that he will receive 42 seats in the 100-seat parliament. A coalition will need to be formed with other parties. The energy crisis and high inflation will be the first issues the new government will need to face.