Latvia parliament approves new gov’t after drone dispute toppled coalition
Summary
Latvia’s parliament chose a new prime minister, Andris Kulbergs, after the previous government fell due to disagreements over how it handled stray drones from the Ukraine conflict. The new coalition government plans to focus on strengthening Latvia’s security and maintaining strong ties with the European Union, NATO, and Ukraine.Key Facts
- Latvia’s previous government ended after a dispute about stray drones thought to be from Ukraine.
- Andris Kulbergs, age 47, was approved as the new prime minister by 66 out of 100 deputies.
- The former prime minister Evika Silina resigned after losing support following criticism of Defence Minister Andris Spruds.
- Spruds resigned because of questions about the slow response to two drones crossing Latvian airspace.
- Latvia is a member of both the European Union and NATO.
- Several Russian and Ukrainian drones have crashed in Latvia and nearby countries since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
- The new coalition includes four parties and supports stronger military and border security.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy offered to send experts to help Latvia improve its air defenses.
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