President Rinkēvičs to begin talks with newly elected Saeima parties on Monday
Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs will begin a round of consultations with political parties elected to the 15th Saeima on Monday, October 5. The first day will include meetings with four of the six parties represented in the new parliament.
The Office of the President has informed the LETA news agency that President Edgars Rinkēvičs will begin consultations with political parties elected to the 15th Saeima on Monday, October 5.
According to the President's Office, the first day of talks will include meetings with four of the six parties that secured seats in the new Saeima. Meetings with the remaining two parties will take place at a later date.
Such consultations are standard practice following Saeima elections, as the president meets with representatives of parties that entered parliament to discuss the course of upcoming political developments and the formation of a new government. The outcome of these talks typically influences the president's decision on who will be entrusted with forming the government.
The source report does not specify which parties will take part in the first round of meetings or what topics will be discussed.
