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Latvia election results reveal populism and pro-Russian shift
Original: More populism, pro-Russian votes and TikTok politics. What Latvia’s election results reveal
Latvia's parliamentary election has delivered gains for populist forces and parties drawing support from Russian-speaking voters, alongside a rise in TikTok-driven political campaigning. Analysts say the outcome points to growing fragmentation of the political landscape and tougher coalition-building ahead, with foreign policy alignment and social media strategies playing a bigger role than before.
Why now: Voters and commentators are reacting to the makeup of the new parliament and what it signals for Latvia's foreign policy and coalition talks.
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