Latvia’s parliament, the Saeima, confirmed a new government at a special session, with Andris Kulbergs taking office as prime minister. Kulbergs leads the United List, a former opposition party.
“Ideologically, judging by its party composition, the new government is more national-conservative,” Delfi writes.
Latvia’s previous ruling coalition collapsed because of a political crisis that began after two Ukrainian drones entered the country’s airspace from Russia.
Defense Minister Andris Sprūds was the first to resign, after he was accused of failing to ensure the country’s security. Prime Minister Evika Siliņa then stepped down as well.
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