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Latvia election exit polls put pro-Ukraine party ahead amid coalition uncertainty
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Latvia is legally committed to spending 5% of GDP on defense.
Exit polls put Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs' pro-European, pro-Ukrainian United List ahead, while populist parties also gained ground. The results suggest Latvia's current coalition may need to be replaced after final results.
3 sourcesDeutsche Welle, Al Jazeera, FRANCE 24Updated
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Latvia's parliamentary elections are scheduled for October 3.
3 of 3 sources“Exit polls from Latvia's parliamentary election published Saturday evening”
Seats in Latvia's parliament, the Saeima, are allocated through proportional representation.
“Latvia elects its 100-seat parliament, Saeima, through proportional representation”