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Latvia's President Taps Kulbergs to Lead Government Formation

President Edgars Rinkevics nominated Andris Kulbergs of the United List party Thursday to form Latvia's next government, following Prime Minister Evika Silina's resignation. Silina stepped down after losing her parliamentary majority when a junior coalition partner withdrew support, leaving the government unable to pass legislation. Parliamentary elections are scheduled for October, and Kulbergs now faces the task of assembling a viable coalition.