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'''Parliamentary elections''' were held in [[Latvia]] on {{Nowrap|October 2}}, 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldbulletin.net/news_detail.php?id=56920 |title=Latvian PM fails to build majority government [World Bulletin – Turkey News, World News &#93; |publisher=Worldbulletin.net |date=2010-04-12 |accessdate=2010-10-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://electionguide.org/country.php?ID=119 |title=IFES Election Guide - Country Profile: Latvia |publisher=Electionguide.org |date= |accessdate=2010-10-04}}</ref> It was the first parliamentary election to be held in Latvia since the beginning of the [[2008–2010 Latvian financial crisis|economic crisis]] during which Latvia had experienced one of the deepest recessions in the world.<ref>[http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-10-02/latvians-vote-in-election-after-economic-crisis.html "Latvians Vote in Election After Economic Crisis", Business Week, {{Nowrap|2 October}} 2010] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101030003631/http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-10-02/latvians-vote-in-election-after-economic-crisis.html |date=2010-10-30 }}</ref>
'''Parliamentary elections''' were held in [[Latvia]] on {{Nowrap|October 2}}, 2010.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.worldbulletin.net/news_detail.php?id=56920 |title=Latvian PM fails to build majority government [World Bulletin – Turkey News, World News &#93; |publisher=Worldbulletin.net |date=2010-04-12 |accessdate=2010-10-04 }}{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://electionguide.org/country.php?ID=119 |title=IFES Election Guide - Country Profile: Latvia |publisher=Electionguide.org |date= |accessdate=2010-10-04}}</ref> It was the first parliamentary election to be held in Latvia since the beginning of the [[2008–2010 Latvian financial crisis|economic crisis]] during which Latvia had experienced one of the deepest recessions in the world.<ref>[http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-10-02/latvians-vote-in-election-after-economic-crisis.html "Latvians Vote in Election After Economic Crisis", Business Week, {{Nowrap|2 October}} 2010] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101030003631/http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-10-02/latvians-vote-in-election-after-economic-crisis.html |date=2010-10-30 }}</ref>


A total of 1,239 candidates representing 13 parties or alliances stood in five electoral constituencies equivalent to the four regions of Latvia and Riga city. With 1012 of 1013 polling stations counted, results showed an increase in support for the incumbent coalition government of [[Valdis Dombrovskis]], with 58% of the vote and 63 of the 100 seats.<ref name="R1">[http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE69200220101003 "Latvia PM wins election, to hold coalition talks" Reuters, {{Nowrap|3 October}} 2010]</ref>
A total of 1,239 candidates representing 13 parties or alliances stood in five electoral constituencies equivalent to the four regions of Latvia and Riga city. With 1012 of 1013 polling stations counted, results showed an increase in support for the incumbent coalition government of [[Valdis Dombrovskis]], with 58% of the vote and 63 of the 100 seats.<ref name="R1">[http://uk.reuters.com/article/idUKTRE69200220101003 "Latvia PM wins election, to hold coalition talks" Reuters, {{Nowrap|3 October}} 2010]</ref>
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It appeared that early elections would be held in early 2009, when the government was faced with [[2009 Riga riot|violent protests]] over the effects of the [[global financial crisis of 2008–2009]] on Latvia and some politicians saw early elections as the only way to confront the people's anger.<ref>[https://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5igNfjvfgwAexpWFDzydqxdWIrsPgD95OCN202 ]{{dead link|date=October 2010}}</ref> The elections were to be averted if the [[Saeima]] passed constitutional reform laws, including a law to allow referendums on dissolving parliament, by {{Nowrap|31 March}} 2009;<ref>{{cite web|author=The Earthtimes |url=http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/254221,latvian-prime-minister-wins-crucial-confidence-vote.html |title=Latvian prime minister wins crucial confidence vote &#124; Earth Times News |publisher=Earthtimes.org |date=2009-02-04 |accessdate=2010-10-04}}</ref> if this had not happened, the [[President of Latvia]], [[Valdis Zatlers]], would have dissolved parliament.<ref>{{cite web|author=The Baltic Course – Балтийский курс |url=http://www.baltic-course.com/eng/analytics/?doc=8738 |title=If Saeima does not amend Constitution by March 31, Zatlers will propose dissolving parliament :: The Baltic Course &#124; Baltic States news & analytics |publisher=The Baltic Course |date=2009-01-14 |accessdate=2010-10-04}}</ref>
It appeared that early elections would be held in early 2009, when the government was faced with [[2009 Riga riot|violent protests]] over the effects of the [[global financial crisis of 2008–2009]] on Latvia and some politicians saw early elections as the only way to confront the people's anger.<ref>[https://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5igNfjvfgwAexpWFDzydqxdWIrsPgD95OCN202 ]{{dead link|date=October 2010}}</ref> The elections were to be averted if the [[Saeima]] passed constitutional reform laws, including a law to allow referendums on dissolving parliament, by {{Nowrap|31 March}} 2009;<ref>{{cite web|author=The Earthtimes |url=http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/254221,latvian-prime-minister-wins-crucial-confidence-vote.html |title=Latvian prime minister wins crucial confidence vote &#124; Earth Times News |publisher=Earthtimes.org |date=2009-02-04 |accessdate=2010-10-04}}</ref> if this had not happened, the [[President of Latvia]], [[Valdis Zatlers]], would have dissolved parliament.<ref>{{cite web|author=The Baltic Course – Балтийский курс |url=http://www.baltic-course.com/eng/analytics/?doc=8738 |title=If Saeima does not amend Constitution by March 31, Zatlers will propose dissolving parliament :: The Baltic Course &#124; Baltic States news & analytics |publisher=The Baltic Course |date=2009-01-14 |accessdate=2010-10-04}}</ref>


After surviving a [[vote of no confidence]] in early February, [[Prime Minister of Latvia|PM]] [[Ivars Godmanis]] resigned on {{Nowrap|20 February}} 2009 after the two largest parties ([[People's Party (Latvia)|People's Party]] and the [[Union of Greens and Farmers]]) called for his dismissal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.rian.ru/world/20090221/120251292.html |title=Pro-Russia party floats possibility of joining Latvian coalition &#124; World &#124; RIA Novosti |publisher=En.rian.ru |date=2009-02-21 |accessdate=2010-10-04}}</ref> A new government was formed, headed by Valdis Dombrovskis.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7911983.stm Dombrovskis chosen as Latvian PM, BBC News, {{Nowrap|26 February}} 2009]</ref> There were also discussions that President Zatlers might use the [[parliamentary dissolution power of Latvian President]] to call a referendum on holding early elections.<ref>{{cite web|[email protected] |url=http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90853/6597929.html |title=Social, economic woes, political pressure behind Latvian prime minister's resignation - People's Daily Online |publisher=English.people.com.cn |date=2009-02-21 |accessdate=2010-10-04}}</ref> Zatlers stated on {{Nowrap|23 February}} 2009 that early elections might be necessary, and that he was willing to extend the deadline for reforms from {{Nowrap|31 March}} for one week to {{Nowrap|7 April}} 2009 due to the collapse of the government.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pr-inside.com/latvia-s-president-says-snap-election-possible-r1075179.htm |title=Latvia's president says snap election possible |publisher=Pr-inside.com |date= |accessdate=2010-10-04}}</ref>
After surviving a [[vote of no confidence]] in early February, [[Prime Minister of Latvia|PM]] [[Ivars Godmanis]] resigned on {{Nowrap|20 February}} 2009 after the two largest parties ([[People's Party (Latvia)|People's Party]] and the [[Union of Greens and Farmers]]) called for his dismissal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.rian.ru/world/20090221/120251292.html |title=Pro-Russia party floats possibility of joining Latvian coalition &#124; World &#124; RIA Novosti |publisher=En.rian.ru |date=2009-02-21 |accessdate=2010-10-04}}</ref> A new government was formed, headed by Valdis Dombrovskis.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7911983.stm Dombrovskis chosen as Latvian PM, BBC News, {{Nowrap|26 February}} 2009]</ref> There were also discussions that President Zatlers might use the [[parliamentary dissolution power of Latvian President]] to call a referendum on holding early elections.<ref>{{cite web|[email protected] |url=http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90853/6597929.html |title=Social, economic woes, political pressure behind Latvian prime minister's resignation - People's Daily Online |publisher=English.people.com.cn |date=2009-02-21 |accessdate=2010-10-04}}</ref> Zatlers stated on {{Nowrap|23 February}} 2009 that early elections might be necessary, and that he was willing to extend the deadline for reforms from {{Nowrap|31 March}} for one week to {{Nowrap|7 April}} 2009 due to the collapse of the government.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pr-inside.com/latvia-s-president-says-snap-election-possible-r1075179.htm |title=Latvia's president says snap election possible |publisher=Pr-inside.com |date= |accessdate=2010-10-04 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120229092620/http://www.pr-inside.com/latvia-s-president-says-snap-election-possible-r1075179.htm |archivedate=2012-02-29 |df= }}</ref>


The tasks given to parliament were: pass constitutional amendments to allow the people to dissolve parliament, passing electoral reforms and setting up an economic supervisory council for the recovery plan and international loans. The tasks given to the government were: coming up with a recovery plan and implementing it, appointing a new head for the Corruption Prevention Board, and reorganising the government and public administration.<ref>{{cite web|author=The Baltic Course – Балтийский курс |url=http://www.baltic-course.com/eng/analytics/?doc=10796 |title=President of Latvia hopes that his tasks will be accomplished :: The Baltic Course &#124; Baltic States news & analytics |publisher=The Baltic Course |date=2010-09-20 |accessdate=2010-10-04}}</ref> Zatlers stated he would hold talks with politicians from all parties on {{Nowrap|31 March}} 2009 and announce his assessment of the situation on the same day.<ref>{{cite web|author=The Baltic Course – Балтийский курс |url=http://www.baltic-course.com/eng/legislation/?doc=11812 |title=Zatlers waiting for accomplishment evaluations from the Government till March 31 :: The Baltic Course &#124; Baltic States news & analytics |publisher=The Baltic Course |date=2009-03-27 |accessdate=2010-10-04}}</ref>
The tasks given to parliament were: pass constitutional amendments to allow the people to dissolve parliament, passing electoral reforms and setting up an economic supervisory council for the recovery plan and international loans. The tasks given to the government were: coming up with a recovery plan and implementing it, appointing a new head for the Corruption Prevention Board, and reorganising the government and public administration.<ref>{{cite web|author=The Baltic Course – Балтийский курс |url=http://www.baltic-course.com/eng/analytics/?doc=10796 |title=President of Latvia hopes that his tasks will be accomplished :: The Baltic Course &#124; Baltic States news & analytics |publisher=The Baltic Course |date=2010-09-20 |accessdate=2010-10-04}}</ref> Zatlers stated he would hold talks with politicians from all parties on {{Nowrap|31 March}} 2009 and announce his assessment of the situation on the same day.<ref>{{cite web|author=The Baltic Course – Балтийский курс |url=http://www.baltic-course.com/eng/legislation/?doc=11812 |title=Zatlers waiting for accomplishment evaluations from the Government till March 31 :: The Baltic Course &#124; Baltic States news & analytics |publisher=The Baltic Course |date=2009-03-27 |accessdate=2010-10-04}}</ref>


On 31 March 2009, Zatlers announced he would not dissolve parliament. The Saeima was to consider constitutional amendments as early as {{Nowrap|9 April}} 2009.<ref>{{cite web|author=Apr 01, 2009, Kate McIntosh |url=http://www.baltictimes.com/news/articles/22617/ |title=Zatlers not to dissolve parliament |publisher=Baltictimes.com |date=2009-04-01 |accessdate=2010-10-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.easybourse.com/bourse-actualite/marches/latvian-president-drops-threat-to-call-snap-vote-amid-643843 |title=International - News sur Easy Bourse |publisher=Easybourse.com |date=2010-09-30 |accessdate=2010-10-04}}</ref>
On 31 March 2009, Zatlers announced he would not dissolve parliament. The Saeima was to consider constitutional amendments as early as {{Nowrap|9 April}} 2009.<ref>{{cite web|author=Apr 01, 2009, Kate McIntosh |url=http://www.baltictimes.com/news/articles/22617/ |title=Zatlers not to dissolve parliament |publisher=Baltictimes.com |date=2009-04-01 |accessdate=2010-10-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.easybourse.com/bourse-actualite/marches/latvian-president-drops-threat-to-call-snap-vote-amid-643843 |title=International - News sur Easy Bourse |publisher=Easybourse.com |date=2010-09-30 |accessdate=2010-10-04 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090406190215/http://www.easybourse.com/bourse-actualite/marches/latvian-president-drops-threat-to-call-snap-vote-amid-643843 |archivedate=2009-04-06 |df= }}</ref>


==Changes to the electoral law==
==Changes to the electoral law==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.nsd.uib.no/european_election_database/country/latvia/ NSD: European Election Database - Latvia] publishes regional level election data; allows for comparisons of election results, 1990-2010
* [http://www.nsd.uib.no/european_election_database/country/latvia/ NSD: European Election Database - Latvia] publishes regional level election data; allows for comparisons of election results, 1990-2010
* bogushevitch T., Dimitrovs A. [http://www.ecmi.de/jemie/2010/1/Latvia_Elections.pdf Elections in Latvia: Status quo for minorities remains?] Journal on Ethnopolitics and Minority Issues in Europe, Vol. 9, No. 1, 2010, p. 72-89
* bogushevitch T., Dimitrovs A. [http://www.ecmi.de/jemie/2010/1/Latvia_Elections.pdf Elections in Latvia: Status quo for minorities remains?]{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} Journal on Ethnopolitics and Minority Issues in Europe, Vol. 9, No. 1, 2010, p. 72-89
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Latvian parliamentary election, 2010
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All 100 seats in the Saeima
51 seats needed for a majority
  First party Second party Third party
 
Leader Valdis Dombrovskis Jānis Urbanovičs Aivars Lembergs
Party
Unity
 Harmony Centre ZZS
Leader since 12 March 2009 2010
Last election 16.38% 14.42% 16.71%
Seats before 25 17 17
Seats won 33 29 22
Seat change Increase8 Increase12 Increase5
Popular vote 301,424 251,397 190,025
Percentage 31.22% 26.04% 19.68%
Swing Increase14.84% Increase11.62% Increase2.87%
  Fourth party Fifth party Sixth party
 
Leader
Roberts Zile
 Ainārs Šlesers
Party NA For a Good Latvia
For Human Rights in United Latvia
Last election 8.42% 28.14% 6.03%
Seats before 8 33 6
Seats won 8 8 0
Seat change Steady0 Decrease25 Decrease6
Popular vote 74,028 73,877 13 845
Percentage 7.84% 7.82% 1.43%
Swing Decrease0.48% Decrease20.32% Decrease4.60%
Prime Minister before election

Valdis Dombrovskis
New Era

Prime Minister

Valdis Dombrovskis

Unity

Politics of Latvia
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Government
Saeima
Elections
Political parties
Administrative divisions
Foreign relations

Parliamentary elections were held in

economic crisis during which Latvia had experienced one of the deepest recessions in the world.[3]

A total of 1,239 candidates representing 13 parties or alliances stood in five electoral constituencies equivalent to the four regions of Latvia and Riga city. With 1012 of 1013 polling stations counted, results showed an increase in support for the incumbent coalition government of Valdis Dombrovskis, with 58% of the vote and 63 of the 100 seats.[4]

Background

It appeared that early elections would be held in early 2009, when the government was faced with

global financial crisis of 2008–2009 on Latvia and some politicians saw early elections as the only way to confront the people's anger.[5] The elections were to be averted if the Saeima passed constitutional reform laws, including a law to allow referendums on dissolving parliament, by 31 March 2009;[6] if this had not happened, the President of Latvia, Valdis Zatlers, would have dissolved parliament.[7]

After surviving a

parliamentary dissolution power of Latvian President to call a referendum on holding early elections.[10] Zatlers stated on 23 February 2009 that early elections might be necessary, and that he was willing to extend the deadline for reforms from 31 March for one week to 7 April 2009 due to the collapse of the government.[11]

The tasks given to parliament were: pass constitutional amendments to allow the people to dissolve parliament, passing electoral reforms and setting up an economic supervisory council for the recovery plan and international loans. The tasks given to the government were: coming up with a recovery plan and implementing it, appointing a new head for the Corruption Prevention Board, and reorganising the government and public administration.[12] Zatlers stated he would hold talks with politicians from all parties on 31 March 2009 and announce his assessment of the situation on the same day.[13]

On 31 March 2009, Zatlers announced he would not dissolve parliament. The Saeima was to consider constitutional amendments as early as 9 April 2009.[14][15]

Changes to the electoral law

Several changes to the election law took effect for this election.[16] The so-called "locomotive law" (Latvian: lokomotīvju likuma) meant that candidates were restricted to standing in one constituency.[16] In addition to completing registration forms in paper format, for the first time, parties also had to register electronically.[16] Voting hours were shortened, with polling stations closing two hours earlier at 8 pm instead of 10 pm.[16] Finally laws relating to election spending were tightened, in particular, laws against third party advertising on behalf of political parties were strengthened.[16]

Parties contesting the election

There are thirteen parties and electoral alliances running:[17]

New electoral alliances established

In the run-up to the election, three right-wing parties (

Society for Other Politics) established an alliance called Unity on 6 March 2010. Furthermore, most of the parties constituting the Harmony Centre alliance (National Harmony Party, New Centre and Social Democratic Party – but not the Socialist Party of Latvia and the Daugavpils City Party) had merged into the Social Democratic Party "Harmony" on 10 February 2010.[19] On 22 April 2010, the People's Party and the Latvia's First Party/Latvian Way formed an electoral alliance (including the newly founded businessmen's movement For a Good Latvia) called For a Good Latvia.[20][21]

Unity on 28 May 2010 declined to include

All For Latvia! in their alliance;[22] these two parties then decided to form an electoral alliance.[23]

Pre-election debates

Numerous televised debates took place prior to the election. These involved either the party leaders or other senior party figures. In all, seven debates took place on the LNT Channel, five of these were held on a regional basis and all involved parties which were polling 2% or above in opinion polls.[24] A total of eleven debates took place on the LTV Channel, five of which were held on a regional basis, with one debate between the Prime Ministerial candidates and a further five held on the basis of five themes: Finance, Prosperity, Health, Economy and Development, and Education and Culture. Like the LNT debates, these involved parties which opinion polls indicated would poll 2% or more. A twelfth debate was held on LTV between the remaining seven parties or electoral lists which were not expected to poll 2%. The two debates held on the PBK Channel involved the four parties which the opinion polls indicated would poll 5% or more. However outgoing Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis refused to take part in the debate, following controversy over previous remarks made by the debate's moderator Aleksandr Gordon. Unity decided not to send a replacement and were absent from the debate.[25]

Polls

Pre-election polls had indicated that the outgoing government could be re-elected however they had also pointed to the possibility of one of the main opposition parties, Harmony Centre, making gains and becoming the largest party in the Saeima.[26]

According to a poll[27] conducted in June by Latvijas fakti, Harmony Centre would get 18.5% of the vote; Unity, 16.2%; Union of Greens and Farmers, 11.3%; For a Good Latvia, 5.3% and National Alliance, 4.4%.

A later Latvijas Fakti poll conducted between 25 and 27 September 2010 showed 21.2% support for Harmony Centre, 19.2% for Unity, 9.9% for Greens and Farmers and For Fatherland and Freedom on 5.2%. For a Good Latvia, led by members of the previous government, was at 7.8%. About 19 percent of the 1,004 respondents were undecided. The margin of error was 3.2 percent.[28]

Results

The turnout was 62%.[29]

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New Government

A new centre-right government was formed including Unity (light green) and the Union of Greens and Farmers (dark green), who together hold 55 of the 100 seats in the Saeima.

Though the result made a variety of coalition options possible,[30] including a coalition government formed by Harmony Centre and The Union of Greens and Farmers,[30] Dombrovskis said that Unity and the Greens and Farmers had agreed to continue working together and form a government, to be approved by parliament on 2 November.[31] For Fatherland and Freedom was also expected to be part of the government.[31][clarification needed] However Domrbovskis also said that he was seeking a cooperation deal with Harmony Centre in a bid to win additional support for further budget cuts. "We offer an opportunity to sign a cooperation agreement with Harmony Center, to agree on cooperation in parliament, maybe, also delegating a minister."[32]

Evaluation of the elections

OSCE/ODIHR Limited Election Observation Mission provided, among others, the following recommendations:

  • allowing independent candidates to stand in elections;
  • giving consideration to granting “non-citizens” of Latvia the right to vote in municipal elections;
  • issuing voter education materials in minority languages, enabling use of minority languages when dealing with election authorities;
  • stronger sanctions for campaign violations;
  • reviewing candidacy restrictions based on lustration provisions with a view to bringing them to an early end.[33]

References

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  2. ^ "IFES Election Guide - Country Profile: Latvia". Electionguide.org. Retrieved 2010-10-04.
  3. ^ "Latvians Vote in Election After Economic Crisis", Business Week, 2 October 2010 Archived 2010-10-30 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ "Latvia PM wins election, to hold coalition talks" Reuters, 3 October 2010
  5. ^ [1][dead link]
  6. ^ The Earthtimes (2009-02-04). "Latvian prime minister wins crucial confidence vote | Earth Times News". Earthtimes.org. Retrieved 2010-10-04.
  7. ^ The Baltic Course – Балтийский курс (2009-01-14). "If Saeima does not amend Constitution by March 31, Zatlers will propose dissolving parliament :: The Baltic Course | Baltic States news & analytics". The Baltic Course. Retrieved 2010-10-04.
  8. ^ "Pro-Russia party floats possibility of joining Latvian coalition | World | RIA Novosti". En.rian.ru. 2009-02-21. Retrieved 2010-10-04.
  9. ^ Dombrovskis chosen as Latvian PM, BBC News, 26 February 2009
  10. ^ [email protected] (2009-02-21). "Social, economic woes, political pressure behind Latvian prime minister's resignation - People's Daily Online". English.people.com.cn. Retrieved 2010-10-04.
  11. ^ "Latvia's president says snap election possible". Pr-inside.com. Archived from the original on 2012-02-29. Retrieved 2010-10-04. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  12. ^ The Baltic Course – Балтийский курс (2010-09-20). "President of Latvia hopes that his tasks will be accomplished :: The Baltic Course | Baltic States news & analytics". The Baltic Course. Retrieved 2010-10-04.
  13. ^ The Baltic Course – Балтийский курс (2009-03-27). "Zatlers waiting for accomplishment evaluations from the Government till March 31 :: The Baltic Course | Baltic States news & analytics". The Baltic Course. Retrieved 2010-10-04.
  14. ^ Apr 01, 2009, Kate McIntosh (2009-04-01). "Zatlers not to dissolve parliament". Baltictimes.com. Retrieved 2010-10-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  15. ^ "International - News sur Easy Bourse". Easybourse.com. 2010-09-30. Archived from the original on 2009-04-06. Retrieved 2010-10-04. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  16. ^ a b c d e "Vēlēšanu lokomotīves noņemtas no trases", Kas Jauns, 2 July 2010
  17. ^ "The 10th Saeima elections". Web.cvk.lv. 2010-09-30. Retrieved 2010-10-04.
  18. ^ "Lembergs brings 'experience' to Green Party ticket". Baltictimes.com. 2010-07-07. Retrieved 2010-10-04.
  19. ^ "Google Translate". Translate.google.com. Retrieved 2010-10-04.
  20. ^ Greenhalgh, Nathan (2010-04-22). "People's Party, LPP/LC join". balticreports.com. Retrieved 2010-10-04.
  21. ^ "Google Translate". Translate.google.com. Retrieved 2010-10-04.
  22. ^ Greenhalgh, Nathan (2010-05-31). "Unity forgoes merging with far-right". balticreports.com. Retrieved 2010-10-04.
  23. ^ "Google Translate". Translate.google.com. Retrieved 2010-10-04.
  24. ^ "Arī LNT sola vērienīgi atspoguļot Saeimas vēlēšanas", delfi.lv, 16 August 2010. Retrieved 2 October 2010.
  25. ^ Diena, 29 September 2010
  26. ^ Financial Times, 2 October 2010
  27. ^ "Populārākās partijas: „Saskaņas centrs", „Vienotība" un ZZS" (in Latvian). Retrieved 30 August 2010.
  28. ^ "Latvian Election May Keep Dombrovskis in Power as Russians Gain", Business Week, 30 September 2010 Archived 2011-04-16 at the Wayback Machine
  29. ^ http://latvianhistory.wordpress.com/2010/10/03/election-turnout-2010/
  30. ^ a b Diena, p4-5, 4 October 2010
  31. ^ a b Latvian PM, coalition partner agree to stay in govt, Reuters, 3 October 2010
  32. ^ Latvia PM woos opposition, budget fight seen ahead, Reuters, 4 October 2010
  33. ^ Republic of Latvia parliamentary elections 2 October 2010. OSCE/ODIHR Limited Election Observation Mission Final Report, 2007 — p. 18-19

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