LatviaPublished: 8 October 2026 at 20:56

Edvards Smiltēns Could Be Put Forward as Saeima Speaker

Outgoing Justice Minister Edvards Smiltēns may be nominated to lead the new Saeima. Latvian Television reports this, citing several sources.

Edvards Smiltēns of the United List (AS), who has been serving as justice minister, could take the post of speaker of the 15th Saeima. Latvian Television (LTV) reports this, citing information from several sources.

Smiltēns already has experience in the role, having held the speaker's post before. That background is mentioned as a reason his name is linked to the position.

The report so far rests on unnamed sources, and the original material quotes no official confirmation. It also gives no details on when a vote on the speaker will take place or how other political forces view the possible nomination.

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