Šlesers uses pause in Kulbergs' talks to promote minority government idea

Andris Kulbergs, the current head of government and the prime ministerial candidate of the Unity List (the party that won the election), did not hold official political consultations with other parties this week. He has also said little in public. The prime minister's office said it was still too early to talk about specific partners or the format of the government.

In the pause, the party Latvia First (LPV) has taken the initiative. Its leader, Ainārs Šlesers, has promised to support a minority government of professionals formed by Kulbergs. A minority government lacks a guaranteed majority in parliament, so it depends on the votes of other parties.

Because of Šlesers' pledge, politicians are now discussing this option behind the scenes as one of the most likely models for the next government, according to the Latvian Television programme De facto.