CLEAN : Latvia: political scientist comments on general election results

The transcript discusses the impact of the Ukraine war on Latvian politics, highlighting Mr. Carrington's political success due to his strong foreign affairs stance. It also covers the unexpected decline of the Harmony party's influence on Russian votes and the reduced representation of Russian-speaking representatives in the Latvian Parliament.

How did the Ukraine war benefit Mr. Carrington and Unity in the elections?

• It weakened their opponents.

• It highlighted their strength in foreign affairs.

• It increased their financial resources.

• It led to a decrease in voter turnout.

What significant change occurred in the Parliament regarding Mr. Carrington's party?

• They gained a significant number of seats.

• They formed a coalition with Harmony.

• They lost all their seats.

• They decided not to participate in the elections.

What percentage of seats does Mr. Carrington's party now hold in the Parliament?

• 30%

• 23%

• 15%

• 10%

What was unexpected about the Harmony party's performance in the elections?

• They increased their influence in the Parliament.

• They formed a new alliance.

• They lost their monopoly on Russian votes.

• They gained more seats than expected.

How has the representation of Russian-speaking representatives changed in the Parliament?

• It has become more moderate.

• It has decreased and become more reactionary.

• It has remained the same.

• It has increased significantly.