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LatviaPublished: 4 October 2026 at 03:23

Šlesers: 'Latvia First' ready to cooperate with 'United List' on forming new government

Ainārs Šlesers, prime ministerial candidate for the 'Latvia First' party, has said his party is willing to offer the 'United List' cooperation in forming a new government. He made the statement on Latvian Television.

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Ainārs Šlesers, the 'Latvia First' party's candidate for the post of prime minister, has announced that his party is prepared to invite the 'United List' to cooperate in forming a new government coalition.

Šlesers made the statement during an appearance on Latvian Television, where he was asked to comment on possible scenarios for forming the next government.

It remains unclear how representatives of the 'United List' will respond to this offer, or what the next steps in negotiations between the two parties might look like. Šlesers' statement suggests that 'Latvia First' is actively seeking potential partners to secure a role in the next government.

Further details about a possible coalition's composition, the terms of cooperation, or the involvement of other parties in the talks have not yet been made public.

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