Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina has resigned after one of the parties in the ruling coalition withdrew support for the government, causing it to fall, reports Anadolu.

Public broadcaster LSM reported that Silina, speaking at a media conference, said she had submitted her letter of resignation to President Edgars Rinkevics, adding that the current government will continue to perform its duties until the cabinet is formed. ri.

The crisis escalated after the “Progressives” coalition partner announced yesterday that he is no longer ready to work in the current government. “This is not an easy decision, but it is the right decision in this situation,” Silina said, accusing political rivals of placing “political jealousy and narrow party interests” over responsibility.

She also defended the appointment of Colonel Raivis Melnis to the post of Defense Minister following the resignation of former Defense Minister Andris Spruds. “Seeing a strong candidate for the post of Minister of Defense, some politicians have chosen a crisis, a government crisis,” she said.

According to the report, consultations between the president and parliamentary factions are expected to begin tomorrow to discuss the formation of a new government. The split in the coalition follows growing political tensions related to recent drone incidents and security issues in Latvia, as well as disagreements within the governing alliance.

Earlier, the head of the Progressives parliamentary faction, Andris Suvajevs, warned that the government could fall if a no-confidence vote against Prime Minister Silina were to proceed in parliament.

Silina, from the center-right alliance. “New Unity”, took office as prime minister of Latvia in September 2023.

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