On-and-Off Elections in Latvia Raise Eyebrows
On-and-Off Elections in Latvia Raise Eyebrows
Author(s): Dace AkuleSubject(s): Politics
Published by: Transitions Online
Keywords: Latvia; Latvian government; presidential elections; Guntis Ulmanis
Summary/Abstract: RIGA, Latvia--The Latvian government has made surprising decisions before, but last week’s idea of holding an unexpected, early election for president--as soon as next week--left observers almost speechless. The move was retracted almost as quickly as it had been announced, but the impression left by the sudden swings was one of political immaturity, analysts said.
Journal: Transitions Online
- Issue Year: 2003
- Issue No: 03/10
- Page Range: On Line
- Page Count: 1
- Language: English
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