Latvia's pro-Ukraine governing coalition won the most votes in the parliamentary election and is expected to form a new government.

What it means

Latvia's October 2026 parliamentary election resulted in the incumbent pro-Ukraine governing coalition, led by Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, winning the most votes. The coalition is expected to form a new government, ensuring continued strong support for Ukraine in its war with Russia. While populist and sovereignty-focused parties made gains, they did not win enough seats to take power.

Accuracy & sourcesGrounded

The claim is well-supported by multiple reputable news outlets (France 24, Reuters, Politico Europe, etc.) reporting on official election results from Latvia's Central Election Commission. The reporting is close to the primary source and consistent across outlets, making the claim solid.

How new

The election took place on October 3-4, 2026, and these reports are from that same period, making the news genuinely new.

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• France 24 — first to publish