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The appointment ends two weeks of political instability triggered by a drone security scandal.
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Latvia has appointed a new prime minister who has pledged to expand the country's air defence capabilities, POLITICO Europe reported on Thursday.
The appointment ends two weeks of political instability that had been triggered by a drone security scandal, according to the report. No further details about the nature of the scandal or the identity of the incoming prime minister were included in the wire.
Latvia, a NATO member bordering Russia, has repeatedly called for stronger air defences across the Baltic region. The new government's stated priority of beefing up air defences reflects continued security concerns in the country.
Latvia appointed a new prime minister pledging to strengthen air defences, ending two weeks of political turmoil sparked by a drone security scandal. The move reflects ongoing security concerns in the NATO member state bordering Russia.
Baltic nations' defence posture affects broader NATO strategy and regional stability near Russia's border. If you're tracking European security developments or defence procurement trends, this signals accelerated investment in air defence systems across the region.