United List leads poll in Baltic state election
Incumbent Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' party leads with over 14 per cent of the vote, but coalition expected to weaken.
Quick Look
The centre-right United List party of incumbent Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs leads with over 14 percent of the vote in the Baltic state election, though its governing coalition is expected to emerge weakened as populist parties gain ground.
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Why It Matters
The current governing coalition consists of United List, New Unity, the Union of Greens and Farmers, and the National Alliance.
The centre-right United List party of incumbent Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs is at the head of the race, with over 14 per cent of the vote, according to the SKDS institute.
His coalition, however, is expected to emerge weakened as populist parties gain ground by focusing on economic concerns in the least affluent of the three Baltic states.
The current governing coalition is made up of United List, New Unity, the Union of Greens and Farmers and the National Alliance. Polls suggest the bloc is unlikely to retain power in its current form after the vote.
Open Questions
- Will the coalition retain power in a new form?
- Which populist parties will gain seats?
