Latvian statesman, diplomat and current president since 2023
Latvia’s center-right prime minister has resigned over drone incidents at the edge of Latvian airspace, triggering talks on a new government. President Rinkevics is meeting party representatives as lawmakers consider Kulbergs, the leader of the United List, to form a coalition pending parliamentary approval. Ukraine says it will assist Latvia with air defences.
Prime Minister-designate has secured a five-party, centre-right coalition, as Slovenia moves toward a right-leaning government after March elections failed to produce a majority. The coalition outlines priorities including tax relief, support for startups, pension funding, reduced red tape, and local-government empowerment.