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  • Oct 9, 2023
  • 7 min read

Latvia’s unwieldy new government will be reform-averse

The three-party coalition was finalised quickly, but the new government has several potential conflict points

Latvia
  • Jul 14, 2023
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Latvia's ruling coalition may go through a reshuffle

Rinkevics's election as president promises foreign policy continuity but may trigger a ruling coalition reshuffle

Latvia
  • Feb 7, 2023
  • 6 min read

Baltic fiscal prudence will return even with low debt

Crisis years 2020-22 have increased Baltic states’ spending and debt, as rising interest rates raise debt-service costs

Baltic states
  • Jan 16, 2023
  • 7 min read

Ukraine war will speed Latvia’s ‘de-Russification’

Latvia’s large Russian-speaking community is divided on how to respond to the invasion of Ukraine

Latvia