Edgars Rinkēvičs

President of Latvia

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Office: President of Latvia

Born: September 21, 1973, Jūrmala

Education: University of Latvia, University of Groningen

Previous offices: Minister of Foreign Affairs, deputy of Saeima

Last updated Nov 10, 2026

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Tasked Kulbergs with forming the next government on October 6; wants a cabinet by November 18.

Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs opened a second round of coalition talks on November 9 with the National Alliance, New Unity and the Progressives. The new Saeima held its first session this month, but no governing majority is in place. Kulbergs says he hopes to present a cabinet model by mid-November; President Edgars Rinkēvičs wants a government by November 18.

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