Feb 10 • 09:27 UTC 🇱🇻 Latvia LSM

Three more deputies leave the 'Stabilitātei!' faction; it becomes the smallest in parliament

The 'Stabilitātei!' faction in the Latvian parliament has lost three deputies and is now the smallest faction.

The current political landscape in the Latvian parliament has shifted as the 'Stabilitātei!' faction, which entered the Saeima with eleven deputies, has now been reduced to only five. This change has significant implications for the faction's ability to operate, as they fall below the minimum size required to remain a structured parliamentary group. The departure of these deputies raises questions about the faction's internal cohesion and its future prospects in Latvian politics.

Previously, the faction was one of the seven parliamentary factions during the 14th Saeima elections but has now become the smallest due to the recent exits. The exits of deputies like Jeļena Kļaviņa and Jekaterina Drelinga not only weaken the faction's numbers but also showcase differing opinions within its membership, which may lead to further fragmentation. Kļaviņa cited ideological differences as her reason for leaving, while Drelinga described her departure as the 'honest path' forward as she continues her role as an independent deputy.

With parliamentary rules stipulating that a faction must have at least five deputies from the same candidate list to be recognized, the 'Stabilitātei!' faction's future is precarious. If any additional members choose to leave, it risks dissolution, which would be a substantial blow to the party's representation in parliament. This situation reflects broader challenges faced by political factions in Latvia, emphasizing the need for strong internal unity and the ability to navigate differing viewpoints within their ranks.

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