Latvia's Prime Minister Evika Siliņa has been forced out of office in a dramatic turn of events, as her centre-right government collapsed amidst controversy over the handling of Ukrainian drones that entered Latvian airspace from Russia. The decision to sack Defence Minister Andris Sprūds, a member of Siliņa's left-leaning coalition partner, the Progressives party, proved to be a fatal blow to her government's stability. The Progressives party swiftly withdrew their support, leaving Siliņa with no choice but to resign just months before crucial elections are set to take place in October. As Latvia navigates the complex landscape of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Siliŋa's departure marks a significant shift in the country's leadership and raises questions about the future of its coalition government.
Evika Siliņa stands down after coalition collapses following sacking of defence ministerLatvia’s centre-right prime minister has resigned over her government’s handling of Ukrainian drones that strayed into Latvian territory from Russia, bringing down her coalition government months before elections due in October.Evika Siliņa announced her resignation on Thursday, a day after the Progressives party, her left-leaning coalition partner, withdrew its support over her decision to fire the defence minister, Andris Sprūds, a Progressives member. Continue reading...
