Latvia is holding a parliamentary election on Saturday as voters weigh security concerns linked to neighbouring Russia and rising living costs. The outcome is seen as unlikely to bring major changes to the country's European Union and Ukraine-supporting foreign policy.
The latest opinion poll by the SKDS Institute puts the centre-right United List party in the lead, with more than 14 percent of the vote. The party is led by Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs.
Election shaped by security and living costs
The campaign comes amid concerns about security and the cost of living. The reported poll suggests the United List is ahead, but the available information does not indicate that the vote is expected to significantly alter Latvia's foreign policy direction.
Foreign policy expected to remain steady
Latvia's support for Ukraine and its European Union orientation are not expected to face major changes as a result of the election, according to the election outlook reported by Gorkhapatra Online and Khabarhub.
