Key facts
- Latvia's President Edgars Rinkēvičs will nominate Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs to form the next government.
- Kulbergs' United List won 41 of 100 seats in the parliamentary election, the best result since 1991.
- The United List needs one or two coalition partners to form a majority government.
- The new parliament will convene on November 3.
- Kulbergs' priorities include restoring public finances, improving security and economic growth, and increasing administrative efficiency.
Latvia's President Edgars Rinkēvičs announced on Tuesday, October 5, 2026, that he will nominate Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs to lead the formation of the next government. This follows an historic election victory on Saturday, October 3, where Kulbergs' pro-Ukraine United List secured 41 out of 100 seats in parliament, marking the best electoral result for any party in Latvia since the country regained independence in 1991. Despite the strong showing, the United List still requires one or two coalition partners to establish a majority cabinet.