Latvia, an EU and NATO member, is facing political turmoil after PM Evika Siliņa resigned yesterday following a drone incursion described as a major security failure. Europe Today has exclusive comments from former Defence Minister Andris Sprūds, who also stepped down this week.
Europe Today: Latvia in turmoil after PM resigns over drone incursion — what now?
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Wed 18:34 - Tagesschau
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Thu 08:56 - SVT Nyheter (SE)
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Thu 09:34 - Handelsblatt Politik
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Thu 09:51 - DW
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Thu 09:51 - DW All
Latvia: Prime Minister Evika Silina resigns over handling of drone incidents after coalition ally's withdrawal
Thu 09:51 - DW Top
Latvia: Prime Minister Evika Silina resigns over handling of drone incidents after coalition ally's withdrawal
Thu 09:51 - DW World
Latvia: Prime Minister Evika Silina resigns over handling of drone incidents after coalition ally's withdrawal
Thu 10:31 - n-tv Politik
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Thu 10:47 - Tagesschau
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Thu 10:53 - BBC Europe
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Thu 10:58 - SRF International
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Thu 13:07 - Al Jazeera English
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Thu 13:11 - The Guardian
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Thu 16:00 - Al Jazeera English
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Thu 16:05 - Euronews
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Thu 16:45 - Die Welt
Latvia's Prime Minister resigns after drone incident
Fri 02:12 - NRK (NO)
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Europe Today: Latvia in turmoil after PM resigns over drone incursion — what now?
Fri 07:17 - Euronews
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