Polls show sharp drop in support for Latvia's Greens and Farmers Union

The most recent opinion polls on political party popularity in Latvia point to one of the most surprising developments in recent months — a steep decline in support for the Union of Greens and Farmers (ZZS). The party, currently part of the governing coalition, is now hovering around the 5% mark, the minimum threshold required for a party to win seats in the Saeima, Latvia's parliament.

A long-standing presence in parliament

ZZS has been one of the more enduring political alliances in Latvia, maintaining continuous representation in the Saeima for 24 years. Should the current polling trend hold, the party could, for the first time in that span, fail to clear the barrier needed to enter parliament.

Reasons remain unclear

The exact causes behind the sudden drop in the party's popularity are not yet fully clear. However, the fact that ZZS is now sitting so close to the critical 5% line raises questions about its political future. The development is being seen as one of the key surprises in the latest round of party ratings.