Latvia’s President Nominates Kulbergs to Form New Government
Andris Kulbergs arrives to attend a meeting with Latvia's President, on May 16.
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Latvia’s President Edgars Rinkevics nominated Andris Kulbergs of the United List party to form a new government after Prime Minister Evika Silina resigned on Thursday following a row over how the armed forces handled a drone incursion last week.
“Mr. Kulbergs enjoys my full support and trust,” Rinkevics told a news conference on Saturday afternoon in Riga. “Given the recent events, I believe the government should be formed by members of the opposition party.”