Latvian Association of Regions
The Latvian Association of Regions (Latvian: Latvijas Reģionu apvienība) is a centrist[2][3][4] political alliance in Latvia. It was founded on 13 March 2014 and is headed by Nellija Kleinberga. It won 8 seats in the Saeima at the 2014 parliamentary election.[5] The LRA contested the elections as a political alliance of several smaller regionalist parties, including the Regional Alliance, the LSDSP, the Christian Democratic Union and the Vidzeme Party. The first leader of the alliance was Mārtiņš Bondars until stepping down and leaving the alliance in 2017.[6][7] In the lead up to the 2018 elections, the LSDSP and the Christian Democrats left the alliance.
Latvian Association of Regions Latvijas Reģionu apvienība | |
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Leader | Nellija Kleinberga |
Founded | 13 March 2014 |
Headquarters | “Ledus halle”, Piņķi, Babītes pag., Babītes novads, LV-2107 |
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Ideology | Regionalism[2] |
Political position | Centre[2][3][4] |
European Parliament group | European Conservatives and Reformists |
Colours | Maroon, Navy Blue |
Saeima | 0 / 100
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European Parliament | 0 / 8
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Website | |
latvijasregionuapvieniba.lv | |
Election results
Parliament (Saeima)
Election year | # of overall votes |
% of overall vote |
# of overall seats won |
+/– | Government |
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2014 | 60,812 | 6.6 | 8 / 100 |
New | in opposition |
2018 | 35,018 | 4.15 | 0 / 100 |
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European Parliament
Election year | # of overall votes |
% of overall vote |
# of overall seats won |
+/– |
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2014 | 11,035 | 2.5 (#3) | 0 / 8 |
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2019 | 23,581 | 4.98 | 0 / 8 |
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References
- (in Latvian) http://latvijasregionuapvieniba.lv/par-mums/. Retrieved 5 April 2019. Missing or empty
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(help) - Nordsieck, Wolfram (2018). "Latvia". Parties and Elections in Europe. Retrieved 6 April 2019.
- University College London (8 October 2014). "Latvia's elections: Can there be harmony without Harmony?". UCL SSEES Research Blog. University College London. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
- "Par mums - Latvijas Reģionu Apvienība".
- "12.Saeimas vēlēšanas".
- "Leading politician quits Regional Alliance". Public Broadcasting of Latvia. March 20, 2018. Retrieved December 24, 2017.
- "Leader of Latvian Association of Regions announces his departure". Baltic News Network. March 20, 2018. Retrieved December 24, 2017.
External links
- Official website (in Latvian)
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