Latvia’s president asks opposition leader to form new government

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: May 16, 2026Country: Latvia
Politics
Latvia’s president asks opposition leader to form new government

Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics has nominated opposition lawmaker Andris Kulbergs to replace Evika Silina as prime minister following her resignation over an incident involving Ukrainian drones. Kulbergs, leader of the United List, will take office if approved by lawmakers. Silina resigned after her defense minister was dismissed for failing to ensure the country's air safety.

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