Latvian MP Andris Kulbergs announced on Monday that he wants to form a new four-party coalition government, after the collapse of the outgoing government caused by national security tensions.
Tasked by Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics with forming a new executive, Kulbergs indicated that an agreement on the distribution of responsibilities between potential partners had been reached, although negotiations are not yet fully finalized.
The political crisis comes amid heightened security concerns in the Baltic states, close allies of Ukraine and members of NATO. In recent months, several incursions by Russian drones have been reported in the region, fueling debates about the government's handling of defense and security issues.
Former Prime Minister Evika Silina recently resigned after disagreements within her coalition over the response to drone incidents, causing the government to fall just months before the country's scheduled general elections.
The Latvian parliament could vote as early as this week on the appointment of the new cabinet led by Kulbergs. If it secures the necessary support, he would head a center-right government expected to maintain a firm stance towards Russia.
National security should remain the top priority of the future executive, as the Baltic states continue to strengthen their military capabilities and cooperation with Western allies in the face of regional tensions related to the war in Ukraine.
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