14.05.2026 13:50
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina announced her resignation before the general elections in October. The coalition government collapsed, and President Edgars Rinkevics will meet with all parties in parliament.
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina announced her resignation ahead of the general elections in October.
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned from her position. Silina stated, "I am resigning, but I am not giving up." With Silina's resignation before the general elections in October, the coalition government collapsed. According to the constitution, Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics, responsible for selecting the prime minister, will meet with all parliamentary parties tomorrow.
MAJORITY LOST IN PARLIAMENT AFTER THE PROGRESSIVE PARTY WITHDREW FROM THE GOVERNMENT
Prime Minister Silina lost the majority in parliament yesterday after the Progressive Party announced its withdrawal from the government. The Progressive Party made the decision to withdraw after Prime Minister Silina dismissed Defense Minister Andris Spruds, a member of the Progressive Party, due to drones entering Latvian territory.