BBC: Pro-Russia party wins Latvia election
A pro-Russia party has won the most votes in Latvia following Saturday's general election.
The Harmony party polled 19% with the pro-EU For Development party taking 12% and two populist parties, the KPV LV and the New Conservatives winning 27% between them.
In the past, parties have formed pacts to keep Harmony out of government.
Commentators say Harmony might now be able to form a government if it joins forces with the populist parties.
It will hold 24 seats in the 100-seat parliament, with the New Conservatives on 16 and KPV LV on 15.
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WNU editor: This pro-Russian party is going to have a problem in forming a coalition. I expect these talks are going to take a few weeks/months before a coalition agreement is finally reached .... Newcomers Winners in Latvian Election; Tough Coalition Talks Ahead (VOA/Reuters)
More News On Latvia's Election
Latvia election puts pro-Russia Harmony party on top -- DW
Russian minority party wins Latvian vote; populists surge -- AP
Pro-Russia party wins Latvia election -- BBC
Populist Wave Hits Latvia, Lifting Pro-Russia Party in Election -- The New York Times
Dissatisfied Latvians turn to newcomers in parliamentary election -- Reuters
Pro-Russian, populist parties garner most votes in Latvian election -- Politico.eu
Latvia elections: Pro-Russia, Pro-Europe parties see gains -- Al Jazeera
Populist Surge Fails to Oust Latvia’s Pro-Western Centrists -- Bloomberg
